
DBM’s pork cookbook
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…
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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…
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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…
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A man was arrested during an anti-criminality operation conducted by the intelligence section of the Muntinlupa City police Friday evening.
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New 15% contribution rate aims to strengthen the Social Security System’s fund and expand benefits under the Social Security Act of 2018.
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Enriquez was not present during the search of his residence.
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Paetongtarn Shinawatra declares 11 billion baht worth of investments.
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The law provides for free hospitalization and medicines for all Filipinos and mandates the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) to look for funding…
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The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday said it is eyeing tighter collaboration with the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and the Department…
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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.
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Calls for higher compensation for registered nurses resurfaced on Thursday following reports that the Philippines produced only 37,000 new nurses in 2024,…
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Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic C. Remulla on Thursday welcomed the approval and signing of the P6.32-trillion national budget under Republic…
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by Gianrigo MARLETTA
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The elephant in the room is the so-called ‘pork barrel’ and whether the 2025 GAA has adequately addressed the issue of discretionary funds.
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The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has committed to “responsibly” utilizing the P279.1 billion budget allocated to it under Republic…
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The Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported the interception of a Filipina on 30 December at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 after an…
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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…
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Ten days after its original scheduled signing, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. enacted into law the General Appropriations Act (GAA), or Republic Act 12116, for…
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The P6.326-trillion national budget for 2025 is the government’s most powerful tool to deliver the biggest economic benefits to Filipinos, assuring the…
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