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The House vows to retain safeguards on unprogrammed appropriations as it reviews the P111.984 billion in standby funds proposed under the 2027 national budget.
Sen. Ping Lacson alleged that two ₱100-million infrastructure projects in Taguig were double appropriations under the 2025 national budget, raising fresh…
Supreme Court Associate Justice Raul Villanueva clarifies that petitions against the 2024 General Appropriations Act target only the sharp increase in…
The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo, has ordered parties and amici curiae to file their memoranda within 30 days, with no extensions, on…
The Supreme Court will resume oral arguments in June 2026 on consolidated petitions challenging the constitutionality of unprogrammed funds and special…
Former congressman and human rights lawyer Neri Colmenares urges the Philippine government to scrap unprogrammed funds after billions from PhilHealth and PDIC…
The House Committee on Justice has been conducting what is described as a ‘miss trial,’ issuing subpoenas for documents, including SALN and tax records.
Senator Bong Go renews his call for accountability as the Philippine Supreme Court hears petitions on the constitutionality of unprogrammed funds in the…
The Supreme Court heard former Senate President Franklin Drilon argue that unprogrammed appropriations are not unconstitutional per se, but warned that their…
Former NEDA chief Solita Monsod warns the Supreme Court that “unprogrammed appropriations” in the 2026 Philippine budget risk reviving a modern pork barrel,…
House and Senate leaders finalize the committee report for the 2026 General Appropriations Bill at PICC, moving it closer to ratification.
Marikina Mayor Teodoro orders P15M emergency fund to partially settle Barangay Tumana’s P37M utility debt, restoring water service before Christmas and…
Justice Ramon Paul L. Hernando argued that unprogrammed appropriations in the national budget are unconstitutional, supporting the Supreme Court’s ruling that…
House appropriations chair Mikaela Suansing assured that the 2026 national budget will no longer fund flood control and other infrastructure projects, except…
Akbayan Rep. Percival “Percy” Cendaña criticized the inclusion of ₱238 billion in unprogrammed appropriations in the 2026 budget, warning it is prone to abuse.…
House minority lawmaker Antonio Tinio says Malacañang is partly accountable for the alleged P214-billion flood control corruption scheme, citing presidential…
Is clapping appropriate during Mass? While some see it as a joyful expression, others believe it detracts from the sacred nature of worship. Church leaders,…
