Buying time via budget
‘Last year’s worsening economic decline is the ground giving way beneath it.’
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‘Last year’s worsening economic decline is the ground giving way beneath it.’
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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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Apparently, Bicol politicians are getting closer scrutiny from their region-mates, especially those who are disgusted by the involvement of two particularly…
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Quezon City Fire Marshal F/Sr. Supt. Rodrigo N. Reyes has been relieved of his post following a Nosy Tarsee exposé linking him to an alleged kickback of nearly…
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Confidence in government accountability is steadily fading as the flood control scandal drags on. The latest Pulse Asia Ulat ng Bayan survey shows only 59…
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New allegations have emerged that could raise the stakes even higher. Enter Ramil Madriaga, who claims to have been the Vice President’s bagman.
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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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May tsismis tungkol sa umano'y ugnayan ng BGC Boys na sina Henry Alcantara, Brice Hernandez, at JP Mendoza kay Bise Presidente Sara Duterte.
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Crooks and crocodiles in government have reverted to the old reliable farm-to-market roads (FMR) for kickbacks in the 2026 budget after flood control projects…
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Amusingly, though, the DoJ subsequently issued a press release saying the department has not received or reviewed any affidavit from Henry Alcantara retracting…
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Bongbong receives intelligence. That does not make his office an intelligence agency. Otherwise, every Cabinet secretary would qualify for secret funds.
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The past year saw the most spectacular display of how corruption can bring down a nation where self-gratification in the political sphere gets priority over…
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The Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) attributed the increase in the unemployment rate in November 2025 compared to the same month a year…
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The Marcos Jr. administration must get to the bottom of the ongoing corruption scandal stemming from anomalous flood control projects to revive market…
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Martinez said that as of Saturday, no written or verbal recantation has been officially communicated to the DoJ.
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The challenge for 2026 remains: How do we ensure that our aggressive push for a ‘Digital Philippines’ doesn’t inadvertently become a digital divide?
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Successful investigations and governance reforms addressing corruption are critical to restoring investor confidence in capital markets, according to…
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