Chua defends spending on Duterte impeachment trial
Manila Rep. Joel Chua defended spending on Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, calling it a test of fitness and rejecting claims of a mistrial.
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Recto urges faster spending ahead of El Niño
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto has urged government agencies to accelerate spending in the fourth quarter of 2026, prioritizing El Niño preparedness as…
Recto urges faster spending ahead of El Niño
“We have one more quarter to improve spending for the year. Let’s get our acts together in the fourth quarter,” Recto said during a meeting with government…
Stacked 2027 pork pares spending room
Budget watchdogs allege that amendments to the proposed ₱7.2-trillion Philippine national budget for 2027 have significantly reduced fiscal space, with ₱541.4…
Itogon tightens belt on public spending
Discover how Itogon, Benguet is taking steps to optimize public spending with new guidelines aimed at reducing unnecessary expenses and promoting efficient use…
CoA: P9.93-B OPAPRU spending sans papers
The Commission on Audit (CoA) raises concerns over OPAPRU's failure to liquidate P9.93 billion in funds, with some balances unaccounted for up to 21 years,…
One agency, 72 tickets: CoA questions drug board's P5.26-M travel spending
The Commission on Audit (CoA) raises concerns over the Dangerous Drugs Board's P5.26M airline ticket procurement from a single travel agency, questioning…
DBM: Infrastructure spending still down 36 percent
Philippine infrastructure spending fell 36 percent year-on-year to P457 billion in the first seven months of 2026, as tighter procurement reviews and project…
DBM: Infrastructure spending still down 36 percent
In its latest National Government Disbursement Performance report, the DBM said infrastructure and other capital outlays reached P89.6 billion in July, down…
Smart spending tips for the festive season
Keep track of monthly obligations amid the holiday busyness without queuing up or switching apps. Settle dues for over 2,200 billers — including electricity,…
Holiday spending made smarter and simpler with BDO Pay
BDO Pay offers fee-free transfers, QR payments and bill payments as Filipinos prepare for holiday spending and gift-giving.
Comelec clears LTFRB fuel subsidy despite BSKE spending ban
Comelec has exempted the LTFRB’s fuel subsidy program for public utility vehicles from the social services ban imposed ahead of the November Barangay and…
CCC seeks to strengthen climate spending tracking
The Climate Change Commission seeks to strengthen the national system for tracking and monitoring climate-related government spending.
SM Supermalls bullish as consumer spending holds up
SM Supermalls reports P41.8 billion in revenue and 96% occupancy in the first half of 2026, as higher fuel costs boost mall dwell time and spending.
SM Supermalls bullish as consumer spending holds up
SM Supermalls remains bullish as Filipino consumer spending stays resilient, with revenues rising 8% to P41.8 billion, record-high 96% occupancy, longer mall…
Gov’t spending accelerates nearly 20 percent in July — BTr
Philippine government spending jumped 19.82 percent to P588.6 billion in July, widening the monthly budget deficit to P106.3 billion amid higher program and…
Gov’t spending accelerates nearly 20 percent in July – BTr
National Government spending accelerated by 19.82 percent in July to P588.6 billion, widening the monthly budget deficit to P106.3 billion as disbursements for…
How to eat, connect and spend smartly abroad
Modern travelers are embracing intentional travel through local food, travel insurance, seamless roaming and smart digital payments for safer, more immersive…
