Greed holds budget hostage
Once the General Appropriations Act is passed, the executive suddenly discovers it alone gets to decide which projects live and which die.
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Once the General Appropriations Act is passed, the executive suddenly discovers it alone gets to decide which projects live and which die.
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The city government has placed Baguio under a state of calamity to ease the impact of rising fuel prices, which have disrupted transport, food supply, and…
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Senator Loren Legarda on 9 April 2026 pressed the Department of Agriculture (DA) for failing to present a clear and actionable response to rising oil…
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Congress moved roughly P303 billion in programmed items — the Armed Forces of the Philippines modernization, universal tertiary education, personal benefits,…
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The Philippine government is closely monitoring the situation of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the Middle East amid escalating regional tensions,…
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The Supreme Court heard pointed arguments on Tuesday questioning the legality of “unprogrammed appropriations” (UA) in the national budget.
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ILOILO CITY — This Highly Urbanized City is considering declaring a state of calamity as surging fuel prices, driven by ongoing tensions in the Middle East,…
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The Houston Rockets spoiled Golden State star Stephen Curry’s sparkling return from a 27-game injury absence, thwarting a late Warriors rally for a 117-116…
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The Supreme Court will begin hearing petitions this week challenging provisions in the 2026 national budget that allow the continued use of unprogrammed funds,…
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ILOILO CITY — The municipality of Ajuy has been placed under a state of calamity as a persistent energy emergency begins to cripple public services and local…
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The Department of Transportation (DoTr) said on Tuesday that it is allocating P1 billion from its 2026 budget to implement service contracting for drivers in…
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Vacillation will not serve the country, as an economist said; if the expectation is that things will get worse, then it’s time to implement determined measures…
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The Golden State Warriors have partnered with Filipino fast food chain Jollibee, marking a new corporate sponsorship aimed at strengthening ties with the…
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Nestled in the cool embrace of the Cordillera mountains, Baguio City has long been a sanctuary for the soul, especially during the solemn days of Holy…
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The case involved rival claims between the groups of Inocencio Taganile and Filomena Delos Santos Dolar over a parcel of land along Dr. Sixto Antonio Avenue in…
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The global oil crisis is no longer a distant economic forecast; it is now at the doorstep of every Filipino athlete.
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A new survey has emphasized that chronic sleep deprivation, burnout and risks of dropping out are among the main concerns of working students in the…
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BAGUIO CITY — Authorities seized more than P8.5 million worth of illegal drugs and arrested a suspected street-level dealer in a series of anti-drug operations…
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