The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) is open to seeking a supplemental budget for the government's coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) assistance programs, a Cabinet official said on Wednesday.

“We are open. What we are saying is, we're also trying to determine the possible sources with which to finance the supplemental budget or the stimulus package as they call it or the Bayanihan 3. We are very open on that," Department of Budget Secretary Wendel Avisado said during the virtual Kapihan sa Manila Bay forum.

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