ACT-CIS Representative Erwin Tulfo admitted on Monday that he was once a TNT ( tago nang tago ) or an undocumented immigrant in the United States, where he…

Edjen Oliquino · 6 January 2025 · 2 min read

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. capped 2024 with a reminder to Filipinos about the patriotism that national hero Jose Rizal imparted and which remains relevant…

Edwinjake Bayawa · 4 January 2025 · 5 min read

Since the CoA can only check how the funds were spent in a post-audit, the implementing agencies and the DBM are responsible for monitoring the release of the…

DT · 4 January 2025 · 3 min read

Contrary to talks that the hike in SSS premium contribution is intended to replenish SSS money given to the Maharlika Investment Fund, former SSS head Rolando…

Jing Villamente · 4 January 2025 · 2 min read

New 15% contribution rate aims to strengthen the Social Security System’s fund and expand benefits under the Social Security Act of 2018.

Analy Labor · 3 January 2025 · 1 min read

Enriquez was not present during the search of his residence.

Alvin Murcia · 3 January 2025 · 1 min read

The law provides for free hospitalization and medicines for all Filipinos and mandates the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) to look for funding…

DT · 3 January 2025 · 3 min read

The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday said it is eyeing tighter collaboration with the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and the Department…

Neil Alcober · 2 January 2025 · 1 min read

A lawmaker on Thursday disclosed that the Solo Parent Law or Republic Act 11861 is not being properly implemented and is not fully benefiting its beneficiaries.

Alvin Murcia · 2 January 2025 · 2 min read

Calls for higher compensation for registered nurses resurfaced on Thursday following reports that the Philippines produced only 37,000 new nurses in 2024,…

Edjen Oliquino · 2 January 2025 · 2 min read

Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic C. Remulla on Thursday welcomed the approval and signing of the P6.32-trillion national budget under Republic…

Jing Villamente · 2 January 2025 · 1 min read

by Gianrigo MARLETTA

Agence France-Presse · 1 January 2025 · 3 min read

The elephant in the room is the so-called ‘pork barrel’ and whether the 2025 GAA has adequately addressed the issue of discretionary funds.

DT · 1 January 2025 · 3 min read

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has committed to “responsibly” utilizing the P279.1 billion budget allocated to it under Republic…

Lade Jean Kabagani · 1 January 2025 · 1 min read

Senate President Francis “Chiz” G. Escudero hailed the signing of the 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA) on Monday, describing it as a product of a “truly…

Lade Jean Kabagani · 30 December 2024 · 2 min read