
2026 budget oozes with political lard: Marcos urged not to rush approval
In the House of Representatives, pork swelled to almost double the National Expenditure Program.
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In the House of Representatives, pork swelled to almost double the National Expenditure Program.
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Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said a briefly reenacted 2025 national budget would be preferable to rushing the passage of the proposed…
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Executive Secretary Ralph Recto confirmed on Wednesday that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will sign the 2026 General Appropriations Act (GAA) in the first…
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‘Ninety-seven percent of the total ASEAN hosting budget — or P17.55 billion — is directly under the Office of the President.’
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With fresh programs and new artistic voices, ALT PHILIPPINES 2026 continues its mission to amplify Filipino art for collectors, enthusiasts and the global…
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RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AFP) — Prominent figures on Brazil’s right wing are calling for a boycott of Havaianas, the iconic Brazilian flip-flop sandals, over an…
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Ayala Land’s property management arm, Ayala Property Management Corporation (APMC) emerged as a top winner at the Department of Energy’s (DoE) Energy…
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Just days before they take on separate opponents, Filipino puncher Johnriel Casimero administered another round of trash talk on undisputed world…
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Alex Eala gets an early test when she opens her season against familiar foes in the Auckland Open at the ASB Tennis Center in Auckland, New Zealand starting 5…
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The actress and social media personality has been unveiled as White Castle Whisky’s 2026 calendar girl, joining a storied tradition while bringing a lighter,…
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The Makabayan Coalition did not mince words in criticizing the proposed 2026 national budget under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., describing it as still…
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The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) disclosed on Monday that it will model its 2026 infrastructure projects after successful post-disaster…
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Congress has extended its legislative calendar to 30 December to allow more time for the ratification of the P6.793-trillion national budget for 2026, as…
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The goal of elevating the Philippines to upper-middle-income status remains in sight for 2026, according to Department of Finance Secretary Frederick Go.
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Access to GLs largely depends on influence, offices and political mediation, perpetuating inequality.
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MAURITIUS (AFP) — Jayden Schaper continued his soaring start to the 2026 European Tour season when he chipped in for an eagle on the second playoff hole Sunday…
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Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III on Monday said the upper chamber will act only on a “clear and near-final enrolled copy” of the P6.793 trillion…
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