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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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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Libanan: Debt payments to eat up P2.7 trillion in 2027
House Minority Leader Marcelino Libanan says the government will spend P2.7 trillion on debt service in 2027, limiting fiscal space for other priorities.
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Most Filipinos wave white flag on corruption
A June 2026 SWS survey found that 52 percent of Filipinos believe citizens cannot stop government corruption, marking the weakest personal efficacy rating in…
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OpenAI hacked government health website
The AI tool accessed public and non-public files hosted on an old health statistics website.
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Philippines secures up to £5-B UK financing
The £5-billion financing support from the United Kingdom for Philippine priority programs and projects under a new government-to-government partnership was…
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Palace brands LGSF flak as intrigue
‘He has the right to bring the matter before any court, but he should make sure that he has a basis for doing so. If he studies the process by which the LGSF…
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Gencorp secured 49 government contracts
Gencorp Industries, linked to Vice President Sara Duterte, secured 49 government contracts worth P35.9 million in Davao, according to PhilGEPS records…
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Selective justice no more
Filipinos abroad ask only that their sacrifices be matched by competent government and honest stewardship.
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