Lawmakers back Ombudsman’s funding boost
Several lawmakers in the House of Representatives have expressed support for giving the Office of the Ombudsman (OMB) additional funding to investigate those…
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Several lawmakers in the House of Representatives have expressed support for giving the Office of the Ombudsman (OMB) additional funding to investigate those…
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‘No, it’s not a possibility. Ang titignan na lang is the DPWH. Unilaterally, from our end and the executive, I already instructed the DPWH to review and…
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Despite a major shake-up in the Senate's leadership, the legislative calendar — particularly the crucial hearings on the proposed 2026 national budget — will…
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Escudero’s credibility on the issue has been questioned following his admission that he received P30 million in campaign funds during the 2022 elections from…
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Escudero’s fall from the Senate presidency on Monday, replaced by Tito Sotto, should underscore the depth of the scandal that cost him his post.
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Navotas Rep. Toby Tiangco’s relentless tirades against Ako Bicol Rep. Elizaldy Co over the alleged P13.8-billion “insertions” in this year’s budget reek of…
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The DPWH website lists Maria Catalina E. Cabral as undersecretary for Planning, Public-Private Partnership and Information Management Services.
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The Senate exists under an Old Boys’ Club system that shields its members from accountability, while the House suffers the consequences as it is a perennial…
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Navotas Rep. Toby Tiangco’s relentless tirades against Ako Bicol Rep. Elizaldy Co over alleged “insertions” in this year’s budget are less about legitimate…
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Senator Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson on Sunday publicly identified a high-ranking official of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) as being involved…
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A new study by the Unilab Center for Health Policy (UCHP) has revealed persistent gaps in how local government units (LGUs) manage their health budgets.…
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Amid the warning of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. that he will not sign next year’s national budget if it is not aligned with government priorities, Marikina…
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The syndicate, presumably senators and representatives with the authority to reallocate funds in the budget, had removed vital counterpart funds for Official…
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It requires the courageous use of the veto power in the next budget cycle and the public naming and shaming of those who orchestrated this betrayal.
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Let’s be honest. The moment the words “national budget deliberations” flash on the news, it’s our cue to zone out. Our eyes glaze over as politicians throw…
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The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) seeks to eliminate the agency’s budget for flood control projects in this year’s budget and reallocate it to…
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