English: Another problem facing the DOST is the decrease in its proposed budget of P44.173 billion down to P24.064 billion in the 2023 National Expenditure Program. The programmed budget for 2023 is also lower than what was appropriated in the 2022 General Appropriations Act which is P24.268 billion, he added.
Filipino: Isa pang problema aniya na hinaharap ng DOST ay ang pagbaba ng proposed budget nito, mula P44.173 billion papuntang P24.064 billion sa 2023 National Expenditure Program. Ang programmed budget para sa 2023 ay mas mababa rin sa P24.268 billion sa 2022 General Appropriations Act.