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Al Etihad
13 hours ago
- Business
- Al Etihad
Department of Finance – Abu Dhabi launches 2026 Budget Cycle to enhance financial sustainability
2 June 2025 15:02 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)The Department of Finance – Abu Dhabi (DoF) has organised the 2026 Budget Cycle through a high-level event that brought together more than 450 senior officials representing 65 government entities across the year's cycle marks Abu Dhabi's full transition to the Performance-Based Budgeting (PBB) Model, a pioneering initiative that links government spending directly to entity-level goals, ensuring tangible improvements in service quality and societal well-being. The model also reinforces transparency, data-driven decision-making, and aligns with global best practices as endorsed by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).The event featured comprehensive discussions around the key pillars of the 2026 budget, covering plans and strategies to promote financial sector growth in alignment with government priorities. By embracing innovation, collaboration, and transparency, DoF seeks to unify efforts across entities to direct resources toward measurable outcomes that reflect the emirate's strategic annual gathering, which drew notable attendance, included a series of interactive and thematic sessions addressing the latest trends in public finance and global budgeting practices. These insights aim to enhance Abu Dhabi's competitiveness and support its forward-looking transformation toward a more agile and innovative Excellency Buthaina Al Mazrouei, Director General of Government Financial Affairs at DoF, said: 'The 2026 Budget Cycle is a defining moment in our journey to reinforce an integrated financial system that places human well-being at the heart of fiscal policies. This exceptional event builds on the success of the 2025 cycle and reflects the department's critical role in institutionalising financial sustainability.'Guided by the vision of our wise leadership, we continue to shape a financial ecosystem that aligns with Abu Dhabi's development aspirations. By equipping government entities with the tools for smart, data-led, and priority-based planning, we are committed to delivering real, measurable results. Our ambitious vision, strong collaboration, and unwavering commitment to excellence will further position Abu Dhabi as a global hub for fiscal innovation and sustainability.'Participants also showcased a range of innovative initiatives and practices aimed at driving efficient resource allocation, seen as vital to achieving sustainable economic growth and improved quality of life. The event, as a prominent annual milestone, serves as the formal starting point for government entities to begin preparing their budgets for the year ahead, within a cohesive framework aligned with national priorities and sectoral part of this year's Budget Cycle, the Department of Finance – Abu Dhabi also announced the launch of the Budget Excellence Award, an initiative designed to recognise outstanding institutional performance among government partners. The award highlights six core values: collaboration, transparency, innovation, efficiency, impact, and excellence. It celebrates entities that demonstrate best-in-class practices in budget planning and public financial management. This new initiative underscores DoF's commitment to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and strategic alignment in pursuit of sustainable fiscal outcomes. The department has developed an integrated communications plan to accompany the full budget cycle, covering all phases from early planning to implementation follow-up, ensuring message consistency in line with world-class financial governance standards.
GMA Network
a day ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
What Vince Maristela, Xyriel Manabat will miss most from 'Pinoy Big Brother'
Xyriel Manabat and Vince Maristela guest on Unang Hirit on June 2, 2025 Vince Maristela and Xyriel Manabat are back in the outside world, but they are already missing their experiences inside the 'Pinoy Big Brother' house. In Monday's episode of 'Unang Hirit,' Xyriel said she would miss making unlimited champorado inside the 'PBB' house. ''Yun 'yung binabantayan nila sa akin, kung pang ilang champorado ko na,' she said. 'Sa housemates naman, mami-miss ko talaga si kuya River [Joseph] and si Will [Ashley],' she added. 'Sila 'yung mga solid na mga nakausap ko.' Meanwhile, Vince said he would miss the dishes prepared by Klarisse de Guzman. 'Sa housemates, mami-miss ko naman si Shuvee [Etrata] pati si Dustin [Yu],' he said. 'Mas lumalim pa 'yung friendship namin [sa loob ng bahay ni kuya],' he added. Vince and Xyriel were the latest evictees in the PBB house. As of writing, eight housemates remain. 'Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition' airs new episodes on GMA Network on weekdays at 10 p.m. and weekends at 6:15 p.m. —Hermes Joy Tunac/KG, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Bianca Umali pens heartfelt letter after becoming crowd favorite among PBB fans
Bianca Umali's stay as celebrity house guest in "Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition" may be short, but it was enough to capture the hearts of the viewers who grew fond of her. On Instagram, the Sparkle star shared a photo of her younger self along with a heartfelt message for the PBB fans who showed her love during and after her stint. "Hello po sa inyong lahat. Hindi ko po alam kung saan at paano po magsisimula. Sobra sobra po itong ipinaparamdam ninyo sa akin and I couldn't stop crying. Pang ilang araw na po na sumasabog ang puso ko with gratitude," Bianca wrote. "Maraming salamat po sa inyo. This is the most that I have ever felt love in my life from the outside world," she added. According to Bianca, having been an orphan most of her life, she believed the only love she would ever have, truly deserve, and never lose was from her Lola Vicky—a love that made her feel content and whole. "But now? Oh wow. As I was praying… God gave me the answer. This is what love is. This is a version of the love I thought I would never have… this is the love of my Mommy and my Daddy being showered upon me through all of you and words aren't even enough to express the state I am experiencing. This is surreal. I am over the moon," Bianca said. She also thanked the viewers for giving their time to listen to their story, and said that she never thought that it is possible to feel a love that is beyond measure. "Ka mahal mahal po pala ako ng ganito ka sobra. I never knew I could be loved this much! Ngayon, I have learned na - hindi na ako magisa at lalong hindi na ako dapat matakot sa mga tao at sa mundo. Alam ko na po ito dahil po sa inyo," the Kapuso star said. "Ama, taos-puso po akong nagpasasalamat sa inyo para po sa biyayang mga pangyayari na ito! Kahit kailan ay hindi po ako humiling… at sobra sobra pa po ang binibigay ninyo!" Bianca added. Ending her post, the "Sang'gre" star expressed her love for all the kind praises she received from the netizens. "From the bottom of my heart, mahal na mahal ko din po kayong lahat! If only I could hug each and every one of you ng mahigpit! Ayun lang po okay Iyak lang po ako ulit wait lang po." Previously, Bianca said that she entered PBB because of her late mom May, who was a big fan of the reality show. While inside Bahay ni Kuya, she went viral for cleaning the house. Kuya also gave her a name tag of her mom with his signature at the back. After her PBB stint, Bianca is set to star in "Sang'gre," which will air on GMA Prime beginning on June 16. —Jade Veronique Yap/MGP, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Sofia Pablo welcomes Vince Maristela into the outside world: 'We're so proud of you'
After Vince Maristela got evicted in 'Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition,' Sofia Pablo was among the first to welcome him back to the outside world. On Instagram Story, the 'Prinsesa ng City Jail' actress shared a photo of herself with Vince right outside the 'Pinoy Big Brother' house. 'Welcome back to the outside world, [Vince],' Sofia wrote. 'We're so proud of you.' She also shared a video of Vince enjoying a chicken and rice meal, saying it was his first agenda after exiting the reality show. Vince and Xyriel Manabat were evicted from 'PBB' on Saturday night. Vince received the lowest percentage of votes among Kapuso housemates, 9.26%, and Xyriel received the lowest percentage of votes among Kapamilya housemates, 4.06%. 'Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition' airs new episodes on GMA Network on weekdays at 10 p.m. and weekends at 6:15 p.m. —Hermes Joy Tunac/KG, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Bianca Umali cries at Kuya's gift on 'Pinoy Big Brother'
Bianca Umali could not help but cry at Kuya's touching gesture on 'Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition.' Before Kapuso Prime Gem exited Bahay ni Kuya, she had her final talk with Kuya in the Confession Room where she again brought out a childhood photo with her late mother, Mommy May. 'Maraming salamat din daw po, Kuya. Natupad po ninyo ang pangarap niya,' Bianca said. 'Baon ko po ito hanggang sa tumanda po ako, Kuya,' she added. Noting that Bianca entered the house to honor her mother's memory and fulfill her dream as she was a big fan of the show, Kuya said 'Bago matapos ang kwento mo dito sa bahay, hayaan mo 'kong suklian ang pagmamahal ng nanay mo.' He then surprised Bianca with a 'PBB' nameplate with the name May, and Bianca immediately cried. Big Brother also signed the back of the nameplate. 'Kuya, maraming maraming maraming salamat po,' Bianca cried. 'Sigurado po ako na sumasayaw po siya ngayon sa theme song po na 'Pinoy Ako' doon po sa langit.' Kuya thanked Bianca and said, 'Sana napasaya natin siya.' Bianca then talked to her mom. 'Mommy, may nameplate ka na. Housemate ka ha.' On Instagram, Bianca posted a photo of her and her mom's nameplate, as well as her childhood picture with her mother, and shared what she called "my PBB story: Pumasok ng solo, lumabas ng may ka-duo." "Nakakakiliiig," she exclaimed as she spelled out the names on their nameplates. "Mga Kapuso at mga Kapamilya, maraming salamat po sa mainit na pagtanggap ninyo sa amin ng mommy ko inside the Pinoy Big Brother House," Bianca wrote before writing in all caps, "Kuya, mahal ka po namin! Grabe ka po opo!" Bianca lost her Mommy May to breast cancer when she was only five years old and was later orphaned after her father died in 2010. Raised by her grandmother, Mama Vicky, Bianca is a proud lola's girl. — Nika Roque/LA, GMA Integrated News
