DoF says ADB funds will cushion crisis impact
The Philippines will use $1.5 billion in ADB financing to fund economic relief measures, including fuel subsidies, livelihood support, agricultural assistance,…
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Solons: Declare Jing persona non grata
Philippine lawmakers urge President Marcos to declare Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan persona non grata over alleged threats and maritime incidents, while…
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EDSA Busway at risk: Zero funding threatens service for 183,000 daily riders
‘If we are truly commuter-centric, then we must give it the attention it deserves.’
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Senate’s 2027 purse steward gets busy
Against the backdrop of his long experience in local government and as a legislator, his handling of the 2027 budget must be read.
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Cebu proposes P14.6-B 2027 budget
Cebu province is proposing a P14.6-billion budget for 2027, up 22.7 percent from P11.9 billion this year, with healthcare receiving the largest allocation at…
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DepEd seeks P147.9-B budget supplement
DepEd seeks an additional ₱147.93 billion for its 2027 budget to fund 74,033 new personnel, teacher laptops, classroom construction and repairs, school feeding…
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Incorrigible House
The country’s image concerning its commitment to development is also affected by the House’s misuse of the budget.
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Southeast Asia startup funding rebounds, Philippines lags
Southeast Asia's startup funding hits a four-year high with $7.25 billion invested in H1 2026, but the Philippines lags behind, contributing only 1.1% of the…
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Albay mulls increasing fund allocation for agri as preparation for ‘Super El Niño’
The Albay Provincial Information Office said that Albay Gov. Noel Rosal has confirmed to attendees of the 4th National Agriculture and Fisheries Technology…
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Philippines climbs to 57th in global tourism index
The Global Tourism Business Association is proposing a uniform P500 Philippine travel tax, exemptions for seniors, persons with disabilities and students, and…
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GTBA urges travel tax reform, rejects abolition
The Global Tourism Business Association is proposing a uniform P500 Philippine travel tax, exemptions for seniors, persons with disabilities and students, and…
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PhilHealth budget cut slammed
Health reform advocate Dr. Anthony Leachon warned that PhilHealth’s proposed P74.4-billion government subsidy for 2027 falls short of the P244 billion needed…
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Go seeks fairer DPWH project distribution
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go called for a fairer distribution of DPWH projects, urging greater infrastructure funding for provinces, rural communities, and…
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World ignoring El Ñiño fund request
The World Food Program and Food and Agriculture Organization requested $202 million in June to support nearly nine million people.
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Collateral damage
Bryan Bagunas raised concerns over unpaid allowances and limited support for the Philippine men’s volleyball team ahead of the 2026 Asian Games. The article…
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DoTr optimistic on EDSA busway funding restoration
The Department of Transportation is seeking P1.76 billion in congressional funding to restore the EDSA Busway Carousel allocation in the 2027 national budget…
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Trains derailed anew over row gap
Funding gaps for right-of-way acquisition threaten to delay the North-South Commuter Railway and Metro Manila Subway projects, while lawmakers also flag zero…
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