Gov’t spending accelerates nearly 20 percent in July — BTr
National government spending accelerated by 19.82 percent in July to P588.6 billion, widening the monthly budget deficit to P106.3 billion as disbursements for…
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National government spending accelerated by 19.82 percent in July to P588.6 billion, widening the monthly budget deficit to P106.3 billion as disbursements for…
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A civic transparency group is urging lawmakers to pass legislation that would place the national budget on a blockchain-based system, arguing that permanent…
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Having spent eight years in government, I know that public service is ultimately about responsibility. Positions in government are not privileges. They are a…
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On the matter of corruption, it escapes comprehension why some administrative cases come first while more compelling ones are just frozen in place with no…
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A civic group advocating greater transparency in government spending is pushing for the passage of a bill that would put the national budget on a…
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Monsod eventually brought her economic expertise to broadcasting, radio and print, becoming popularly known as ‘Mareng Winnie.’
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Congressional insertions remain a concern as lawmakers scrutinize the proposed P7.2-trillion national budget for 2027, with teachers also warning that…
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Ejercito said senators would scrutinize proposed flood control projects and amend or reject those deemed unnecessary or irregular.
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The bill already passed third reading in the Senate. That was seven months ago. It has also cleared committee in the House. It waits on just one more committee…
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This is why he — Marcos —- chooses relief projects, which he can take credit for, albeit in reality they do not provide a permanent panacea.
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Nepal reminds us that nature does not wait for governments to finish studying, arguing or stealing.
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The lack of a long-term master plan for government infrastructure projects sparked fears Sunday of renewed corruption schemes as the government reinstated the…
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A teachers’ group has challenged the government’s claim that education remains a top budget priority, saying the proposed 2027 spending plan falls short of the…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. attributed the massive flooding that swamped Pampanga, Bulacan, and other Central Luzon provinces to a mix of long-neglected…
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A reenacted budget widens the opportunity for patronage money, and it does so with less legislative oversight attached.
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Over 200 officials of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), including all regional directors, are under investigation over the “Slot-for-Sale Recruitment Scam,”…
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The Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) is seeking an additional P700 million in funding to recruit more lawyers and support personnel to alleviate heavy workloads,…
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Each week the Court stays silent is a week the UA hardens into place, unquestioned, on its way to becoming law.
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