Lacson fumes over ‘flooded’ budget
As the floodwaters rise across the country, so do the fears of corruption.
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As the floodwaters rise across the country, so do the fears of corruption.
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Government spending and its priorities in the yearly budget play a huge role in the journey towards development.
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Internally, we lack the necessary tourism infrastructure which would encourage outsiders to come and enjoy the sights coupled with our inherent hospitality.
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The Bicol Region, Senate President Chiz Escudero’s turf, is one of the most typhoon-prone areas in the country as storms and monsoons frequently batter it.
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The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) has dismissed calls for a congressional investigation by Kapatid spokesperson Fides Lim, characterizing her statement as…
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The country placed second out of 54 countries that exhibit investor-friendly relations and practices this year, down from its first rank in 2024, according to…
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LAMITAN CITY, Basilan — The Ministry of Public Works (MPW) in Basilan has expressed frustration over the long delays in the delivery of pre-fabricated…
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Drivers for the ride-hailing service InDrive are expressing growing frustration over what they describe as a poor navigational system within the company’s…
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The Supreme Court aims to establish a fully paperless judiciary by 2027 to boost transparency and public trust.
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The father was angered by neighbors’ criticisms and taunts that he was living off his daughter’s income.
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Newly appointed Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Dave Gomez vowed to uphold transparency in government, protect press freedom, and steer the…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is intensifying efforts to boost transparency and accountability across all levels of government, with a particular focus on…
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For the third consecutive year, Vice President Sara Duterte’s office received an unmodified opinion from the Commission on Audit (CoA) for calendar year 2024.
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Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson has filed a bill to boost transparency in the national budget process by formally involving civil society organizations (CSOs) in…
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Creating a new crime category could complicate prosecution by requiring specific evidence of ‘extrajudicial’ intent, which is harder to prove than murder.
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‘It’s manageable if you have a steady job, a low interest rate on the debt, and can keep earning more money over time.’
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It was found that P1.07 billion was distributed to the senators who voted to convict Corona, while two of the three senators who voted to acquit him —…
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Bicam deliberations have been conducted behind closed doors, raising concerns about swift amendments, realignments, insertions and political maneuverings.
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