THE Department of Budget and Management (DBM) is urging the public to take part in the government's budget planning process to ensure responsive allocation and help the country achieve its development goals.

In an interview over the SMNI News Channel program 'Business and Politics' hosted by The Manila Times Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Dante Francis 'Klink' Ang 2nd, Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman encouraged national government agencies (NGAs), government-owned and -controlled corporations (GOCCs), and even the local government units (LGUs) to take part in the consultations for the preparation of the 2024 national budget.