
Recto urges Congress to keep 2026 budget within fiscal roadmap
‘Every peso we borrow is invested in productive projects that deliver real benefits to Filipinos. We will make sure that the economy will continue to outgrow…
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‘Every peso we borrow is invested in productive projects that deliver real benefits to Filipinos. We will make sure that the economy will continue to outgrow…
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The people have a lot to thank Mrs. Arroyo for — we just don’t know the half of it.
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Department of Finance (DoF) Secretary Ralph Recto on Monday urged lawmakers to exercise fiscal discipline during deliberations on the 2026 national budget,…
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Sotto recalled that the Senate had previously conducted mandatory random drug tests in 2018.
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The law ensures that appropriations for the judiciary cannot be lower than the previous year’s allocation.
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The measure also authorizes the Chief Justice, via an en banc resolution, to reallocate funds to areas of greatest need.
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‘The Cabinet will discuss this urgent matter with the President in India, on the sidelines of his state visit.’
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I have to start by expressing my utmost respect and admiration for Senate Minority Leader Vicente Sotto III who has made significant contributions to…
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The DILG stressed that what works in one city, such as Manila, may not be applicable in others like Malabon, San Juan, Muntinlupa or Pateros.
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Centering on the provision of cash subsidies to battle poverty as a fiscal policy has backfired.
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The government has got to be serious about the short shadow cast by the impending aging population it has to face in the immediate future. There’s a need to…
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The Department of Justice (DoJ) on Sunday disclosed that the President has the authority to grant tax benefits, power rate discounts and other incentives to…
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‘Our SoJ Boying Remulla has already spoken regarding the interim release. And if there are such suggestions from Senator Alan Cayetano, that is noted.’
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‘It’s manageable if you have a steady job, a low interest rate on the debt, and can keep earning more money over time.’
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As monsoon rains once again flood streets across Metro Manila and prompt class suspensions, Malacañang said the decision to suspend classes will remain with…
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With the projected drop in revenues, the DBCC is fixing its sights again on ‘more non-tax revenue’
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For the fourth year in a row, the City Government of Muntinlupa has received an Unmodified Opinion from the Commission on Audit (COA) for its financial…
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What began as a compassionate policy to support persons with disabilities (PWDs) has become a costly loophole. Restaurants across the Philippines are losing…
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