Lesson 3 - National Budget Flashcards

1
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also referred to as the government’s budget.

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national budget

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2
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It is a plan for how the government spends
taxpayers’ money, and how it pays for its activities, its
borrowings and the repayment of its borrowings.

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national budget

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3
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In general, a government budget is the financial plan of a government for a given period, usually for a ___ ___

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fiscal year

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4
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The government budget also refers to the ____ _____ and _____ of borrowings of the National Government (NG).

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income, expenditures, and sources

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5
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These resources are used to achieve its national objectives, strategies, and programs

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national budget

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6
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_______ _______ pertain to the sources of funds that will finance budgetary expenditures.

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Budgetary resources

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7
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Budgetary resources are derived from either:

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  1. Revenues
  2. Borrowings
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8
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are the primary source of financing the budget because these are the most stable sources of funds.

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Revenues

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9
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Revenues consist of _______ and __________

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tax and non-tax collections.

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10
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_______ are obtained from repayable sources, including loans secured by the government from financial institutions and other sources internal and external, to finance development projects and/or budget support.

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Borrowings

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11
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There are two subcategories of borrowings:

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a) domestic borrowings and
b) foreign borrowings

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12
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The country imposes a __________ _____ _____, meaning only Philippine-sourced income is subject to Philippine taxes.

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territorial tax system

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13
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The corporate income tax rate is _____ _____

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25 percent.

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14
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Domestic micro, small, and medium-sized companies will directly benefit from a preferential rate of ______ ____

(businesses with taxable income of up to PHP 5 million (US$85,611) and not exceeding PHP 100 million
(US$1.7 million).

A

20 percent

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15
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The CIT of 25 percent is levied on _______ _____ on all sources.

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net income

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16
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Non-resident companies are
taxed only on their _______ _____

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Philippine-sourced income.

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17
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Domestic companies are taxed on their _______ _____

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worldwide
income.

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18
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The Philippines implements a progressive personal
income tax rate of up to ____ ______

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35 percent.

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19
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The _____ _____, which was passed at the end of 2017, stipulated provisions to reduce personal income tax on all taxpayers except those in the highest income bracket.

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TRAIN Act

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20
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Taxpayers in all income brackets below _________ will therefore see between a two and five percent reduction in personal income tax rate from January 1, 2023, onwards.

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PHP 8 million (US$142,900)

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21
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The ___ _____ value-added tax (VAT) rate is imposed on most goods and services that have achieved actual gross sales of over PHP 3 million (US$51,379). VAT exemption for exporters of local purchases.

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12 percent

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22
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The Philippines issued a _____ _______ ______ for registered exporters on their local purchases of goods and services through Revenue
Regulations (RR) No. 21-2021.

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value- added tax (VAT) exemption

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23
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____ ______ are revenues collected from sources other than compulsory tax levies.

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Non-tax revenues

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24
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These include those collected in exchange for direct services rendered by government agencies to the public. They can also arise from the government’s regulatory and investment activities.

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Non-tax revenues

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25
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Manila, Philippines, 1 April 2024 – The NG’s total outstanding debt was recorded at ________ as of end - February 2024.

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P15.18 trillion

26
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NG’s debt stock increased by
_________ or 2.63% month-over-month which was primarily attributed to domestic debt issuances. Of the total debt stock, 30.32% are external debt while 69.68% are domestic debt.

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P388.51 billion

27
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Borrowing

Arroyo
Jan 2001 - June 2010

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Php 21.2 billion

28
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Borrowing

Aquino
July 2010 - June 2016

A

Php 19.0 billion

29
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Borrowing

Duterte
July 2016 - June 2022

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Php 95.1 billion

30
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Borrowing

Marcos Jr
July 2022 - May 2023

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Php 118.6 billion

31
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As of April 2024
NG’s outstanding debt is Php 15.02 trillion

Debt per Filipino (at 112.4 million population)

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Php 133,604

32
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As of April 2024
NG’s outstanding debt is Php 15.02 trillion

Debt per family (at 27.5 million families)

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Php 546,098

33
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MAJOR RECIPIENTS OF THE BUDGET

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*National Government Agencies (NGAs)
*Local Government Units (LGUs)
*Government Owned and/or Controlled Corporations (GOCCs)

34
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These are the entities which perform functions not
normally undertaken by the private sector. They are
wholly dependent on the government for financing its
budgetary requirements.

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National Government Agencies (NGAs)

35
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They refer to provinces, cities, municipalities and
barangays. The Province of Laguna, the City of
Dagupan, the Municipality of Panabo and Barangay
Cruz na Ligas are examples of LGUs.

A

Local Government Units (LGUs)

36
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These are stock or non-stock corporations, whether performing government or proprietary functions, which are directly chartered by special law or owned or controlled by the government directly or indirectly, through the parent corporation, to the extent of at least a majority of its outstanding capital stock or its outstanding non-capital stock.

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Government Owned and/or Controlled Corporations (GOCCs)

37
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“No money shall be paid out of the Treasury except in
pursuance of an appropriation made by law.”

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Sec. 29, Art. VI

38
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Sec. 29, Art. VI

The said provision also establishes the need for all government entities to undergo the _____ ____ to secure funds for their mandated functions, programs and activities.

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budgeting process

39
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A _______ _______, or simply an “_______” is defined as an authorization made by law, directing payment out of government funds, under specified conditions or for specified purposes.

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budget appropriation

appropriation

40
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______ _________ pertain to the General Appropriations passed into the law by Congress on a yearly basis. This is an authorization for incurring obligations during a specified budget year.

A

Annual appropriations

41
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covers the annual operating requirements of agencies of
government.

A

General Appropriation Act (GAA)

42
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The GAA is the _____ ______ ______ of appropriation cover for the budget of the government.

A

most comprehensive source

43
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The 2024 GAA authorizes an expenditure program
amounting to _________which is 9.5% higher than last year’s spending level of 5,268 billion, and is equivalent to 21.8% of the projected GDP this year.

A

P5,767.6 billion

44
Q

GAA contains provisions for the agencies as well as for
______ _______ _______ that are used for specific purposes.

A

Special Purpose Funds (SPFs)

45
Q

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. signed into law
___________ , also known as the “General Appropriations Act (FY) 2024”, in a ceremony held at Malacañan Palace, 20 December 2023

A

Republic Act No. 11975

46
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Budget for the Senate

A

14,008,421,000

47
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In his speech, President Marcos Jr. emphasized that the budget is the _______ which tells how the taxes paid by the people will be returned to them. He added that the budget details the plan in fighting poverty and combatting illiteracy, in producing food and ending hunger, in protecting homes, in securing the border, treating the sick, keeping the people healthy, creating jobs, and funding livelihoods.

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instrument

48
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRARIAN REFORM

A

8,081,067,000

  • Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program
  • Agrarian Reform Fund
  • Farmers’ Amortization Payments
  • Land Distribution Security Program
  • Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation
  • Reporting and Posting Requirements
  • Appropriations for Activities or Projects
49
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DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT

A

2,382,359,000

  • Reporting and Posting Requirements
  • Appropriations for Activities or Projects
50
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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND
NATURAL RESOURCES

A

19,287,264,000

  • Integrated Protected Areas Fund
  • Wildlife Management Fund
  • Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program
  • Operational Plan for the Manila Bay Coastal
  • Management Strategy
  • National Greening Program
  • Reporting and Posting Requirements
  • Appropriations for Activities or Projects
51
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DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE

A

970,495,000

  • Fees and other Receipts of the Securities
  • and Exchange Commission
  • Reporting and Posting Requirements
  • Appropriations for Activities or Projects
52
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DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

A

24,406,125,000

  • Department of Foreign Affairs Working Fund
  • Passport Revolving Fund
  • Building Fund
  • Rentals of Philippine Chanceries, Consular
    Offices or Official Residences
  • Purchase of Passport Booklets
  • Insurance Proceeds
  • and more on the dbm site
53
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

A

241,080,681,000

  • Hospital and Other Health Facilities Income
  • Fees and Charges of the Bureau of
  • Quarantine
  • Fees, Fines, Royalties, and Other Charges
  • of the Food and Drug Administration
  • Quick Response Fund
  • Health Facilities Enhancement Program
  • and more on the dbm site
54
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT

A

36,162,117,000

  • Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating
    Disadvantaged Workers Program and
    Government Internship Program
  • DOLE-TESDA Convergence Program
  • Trust Receipts from Lien on Gross Production
    of Sugar
  • Reporting and Posting Requirements
  • Appropriations for Activities or Projects
55
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“The State recognizes the complementary roles of
public and private institutions in the educational system
and shall exercise reasonable supervision and regulation
of all education institutions.”

A

Article XIV, Section 4(1)

56
Q

“The State shall assign the highest budgetary priority to
education and ensure that teaching will attract and retain
its right share of the best available talents through
adequate remuneration and other means of job
satisfaction and fulfillment.”

A

Article XIV, Section 5(5)

57
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

A

715,294,186,000

  • Revolving Fund of National Elementary and
    Secondary Schools for Instructional Programs
  • Revolving Fund of National Elementary and
    Secondary Schools for Manufacturing and
    Production Programs
  • Revolving Fund of Department of Education
    Training Centers and Other DepEd Facilities
  • Quick Response Fund
  • Basic Education Facilities
  • Improvement and Acquisition of School Sites
  • Special Hardship Allowance
  • Cash Allowance to Teachers
  • Payment of Compensation for Teaching
    Overload
  • Creation of Teaching Positions, Recruitment,
    and Appointment of
  • Teachers
  • Priority in the Hiring of Teachers
  • Filling Up of Vacant Positions
  • Provision of Learning Resources
  • Provision of Learning Resources for Learners
    with Disabilities
  • Support for the School Mental Health Program
  • Appropriation for Adolescent Reproductive
    Health Program
  • Appropriations for In-Service Training
  • World Teachers’ Day Incentive Benefits
58
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8-Point Socioeconomic Agenda

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  • Ensure Food Security
  • Address Learning Losses
  • Reduce Transport and Logistics Cost
  • Strengthen Social Protection
  • Reduce Energy Costs
  • Ensure Sound Fiscal Management
  • Improve Health
  • Enhance Bureaucratic Efficiency
59
Q

2024 National Budget

Agenda for Prosperity:

A

Securing a Future-Proof and Sustainable Economy

60
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Budget Comparison 2023 vs 2024

A

9.5 percent increase

2023 - 5.268 trillion
2024 - 5.7658 trillion

61
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Budget Dimensions by Sector

A

Social Services - Php 2.116 trillion (36.7 percent of the budget)

Debt Burden - Php 699.2 billion (12.1 percent)

Defense - Php 278.1 billion (4.8 percent)

Economic Services - Php 1.775 trillion (30.8 percent)

General Public Services - Php 898.6 billion (15.6 percent)