
Funding crunch caps service contracting program at 2 weeks
The Department of Transportation’s (DoTr) Service Contracting (SC) program is set to initially run for only two weeks, as its P1-billion initial budget is…
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The Department of Transportation’s (DoTr) Service Contracting (SC) program is set to initially run for only two weeks, as its P1-billion initial budget is…
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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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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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Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) has raised P20.5 billion through its fixed-rate, peso-denominated Series G ASEAN Sustainability Bonds due 2029,…
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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 Supreme Court heard pointed arguments on Tuesday questioning the legality of “unprogrammed appropriations” (UA) in the national budget.
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BAGUIO CITY — Baguio City Congressman Mauricio G. Domogan reiterated what he said during previous hearings on ghost projects that have plagued the country:…
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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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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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For Manlapaz, the interplay of clinical work, research and teaching is not a balancing act but a guiding philosophy.
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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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The real problem is delayed action. Many families think rising oil prices are only temporary. They do not adjust early.
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The unused funds of the Independent Committee for Infrastructure (ICI) will be returned to the National Treasury, while its findings on the flood control…
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The Senate may hold a special session during its month-long break to pass a crucial bill seeking P52.8 billion in supplemental funding for sectors —…
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The Marcos Jr. administration has committed P145.56 billion for the Central Mindanao High Standard Highway, locking in funding for the project through 2034 and…
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The traditional image of the lawyer as a litigator — engaged only when disputes arise — is increasingly outdated.
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Noting that major global events have been re-scheduled in the past, like the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, deferring the ASEAN Summit would save the country P17.5…
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