Finance secretary allowed to secure loans for AFP modernization
The Secretary of Finance has the authority to arrange additional funding—including loans and grants—to support the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)…
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The Secretary of Finance has the authority to arrange additional funding—including loans and grants—to support the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)…
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To be fair, it will take time for the Philippines to recover its agricultural competitiveness. But these small steps will eventually lead to a better state for…
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The latest labor statistics show employment contracting by 277,000 year-on-year to 49.27 million, while unemployment grew by 590,000 to 2.25 million in…
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If General Emilio Aguinaldo or the intellectuals of the Malolos Congress were to walk through our modern halls of power today, would they recognize the…
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A twin impeachment will not occur simultaneously and would consume most of Congress’ time if it proceeds.
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A lawmaker called on the Department of Health (DoH) Thursday to ensure that new guidelines for medical assistance prioritize ease of access for patients and…
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The Department of Information and Communications Technology announced the integration of blockchain technology and the 2026 General Appropriations Act (GAA),…
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The proposed Fiscal Year 2026 national budget sends a clear message to the country’s military and uniformed personnel (MUPs): their welfare, compensation, and…
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Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Acting Secretary Rolando Toledo said the national government is targeting infrastructure spending equivalent to 4.3…
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There is no formal rule requiring recusal in such cases, making the issue one of delicadeza, a quality many lawmakers clearly lack.
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Olalia said the OFW caravans assisted 63,161 Filipinos overseas, resulting in 145,807 government transactions, particularly in the Middle East, Asia and Europe.
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Funding alone, however, is not enough; resources must be utilized effectively. Schools must be supported with teacher training, student resources, and tools…
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If Cacdac admitted that they do not have the expertise to run shelters and take care of distressed OFWs, then logic dictates granting more — not less — support…
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A considerable portion involved foreign-assisted projects, for which the government is required to provide counterpart funding.
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Four specialty hospitals will each receive an additional P1 billion allocation from the 2026 national budget, the Department of Health (DOH) said on Saturday.
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Marcos suggested that Lacson’s criticism had turned unusually personal, joking that he seemed particularly fired up over the issue.
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Erice said it remains unclear if the new impeachment complaint will reach the threshold of three-thirds of the entire House
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Maryknoll priest Fr. Joy Tajonera on Sunday pressed the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) to investigate how funding for welfare shelters in Taiwan has been…
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