In a focused technical discussion during the 2027 PADS Program Timeline and Budget Harmonization Workshop, Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Senior Budget Specialist Atty. Kevin Cleofas outlined the salient provisions of National Budget Memorandum No. 156 and clarified the requirements for FY 2027 Tier 2 Budget Preparation, particularly for programs contributing to national priorities such as drug prevention and control.
He highlighted the proper preparation of BP Forms 206 and 708, emphasizing the need to establish clear outcome linkages between proposed expenditures and PADS targets. The session reinforced the importance of presenting well-structured, evidence-based proposals that demonstrate convergence across agencies working toward shared goals.
