Debt, downturn dampen Phl’s risk outlook
‘To curb agricultural smuggling, the first line of defense is border control. Goods should be inspected upon entry. The government should conduct these…
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Government accountability
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Whitewashing public funds?
An alleged ₱223,500 shortfall from a city government’s ₱1.1-million fund for its 2025 State of the City Address has raised questions about public…
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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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DBM: Proposed budget does not mean cash is available
‘Because in government budgeting, a big number should always come with an equally big responsibility to explain where it comes from, where it goes, and what…
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How to erase a paper trail
A mere letter also cannot beat a law. So which line of this year’s budget law lets money go out with no request? And which pot will it come from?
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United colors of politics
Anything that can strengthen the fight against corruption deserves serious consideration, whatever quarter it comes from.
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National government debt rises to P19.61 trillion in August
The national government’s outstanding debt at end-August, increased 1.12 percent or P217.62 billion from the previous month. In all, the latest figures, so…
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