
Senate OKs P6.793 Trillion 2026 budget, bicam set this week
The Senate approved on third and final reading the proposed P6.793 trillion national budget for 2026 on Tuesday, 9 December, paving the way for bicameral…
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The Senate approved on third and final reading the proposed P6.793 trillion national budget for 2026 on Tuesday, 9 December, paving the way for bicameral…
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The Constitution has no provisions that contemplate the UA; thus, the justice said the SC is duty-bound to nullify it.
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Supreme Court (SC) Associate Justice Ramon Paul L. Hernando, in a separate concurring opinion regarding the court’s recent ruling on PhilHealth funds, argued…
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. enabled the bicameral conference committee to increase the unprogrammed appropriations (UA) in the 2024 budget by P450 billion,…
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A ship passenger who goes missing is probably the worst thing that can happen in a sea journey.
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Projects that had long been planned were suddenly put in the UA, which amounted to about P1.45 trillion over three years.
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The funds were transferred to the National Treasury, creating a new revenue stream to ‘trigger’ the release of the UA.
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The Supreme Court (SC) has unanimously ordered the return of P60 billion in excess funds to the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) through…
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Key provisions in the 2024 General Appropriations Act (GAA) were struck down by the Supreme Court, which ruled that they undermined the reserve funds of the…
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The Senate has scheduled the third and final reading on the measure on 9 December.
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The Senate assured that it would remain on track on its timeline to pass the 2026 General Appropriations Bill (GAB) even if its scheduled second reading was…
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The Sandiganbayan has granted the prosecution’s motion to consolidate the malversation and graft cases against at-large former Ako Bicol Partylist Rep.…
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The National Bureau of Investigation’s early findings suggest that former congressman Zaldy Co may still be a beneficial owner of Sunwest Construction, despite…
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Hong Kong (AFP) — Hong Kong’s leader announced Tuesday the creation of a judge-led “independent committee” to investigate the devastating fire at an apartment…
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Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Monday called on overseas Filipinos to help in the arrest of former…
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Senate President Vicente Sotto III confirmed Sunday that all crucial Senate documents, including those of the Blue Ribbon Committee, remain intact and safe…
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DAVAO CITY — A reshuffling within the Davao City Council is expected once Acting Vice Mayor Rodrigo “Rigo” Duterte II formally assumes office, city lawmakers…
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House Appropriations Committee Chair Mikaela Suansing on Wednesday assured the public that the chamber-approved 2026 budget bill contains no line items for…
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