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  1. RELIABLE watchdog Alliance of Concerned Teachers Representative Antonio Tinio has gone beyond his sector in his role as a key overseer of excesses in government, including the pilferage of the yearly budget and ‘mis-prioritization’ as early as the transmittal of the 2027 National Expenditure Program to the lower chamber last August.

    Fiscalization sets Tinio apart

    The veteran lawmaker makes his mark by ensuring government officials are held to the highest standard of accountability expected of anyone in public office.

  2. DBM to agencies: Pay year-end bonuses on time

    DBM to agencies: Pay year-end bonuses on time

    The DBM said a total of P82.998 billion has already been released to agencies for the 2026 year-end bonuses and P5,000 cash gift to qualified personnel and…

  3. Squandered mandate

    Squandered mandate

    The Marcos government is not even using its powers under a national energy emergency, which remains in effect.

  4. PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

    Choosing well

    As President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. approaches the final phase of his administration, carefully selecting Cabinet members and other government officials is…

  5. Debt, downturn dampen Phl’s risk outlook

    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…

  6. SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA - 27 MARCH: A bumper sticker protesting Tesla CEO Elon Musk is shown on a Tesla car on 27 March 2025 in San Rafael, California. The backlash continues to grow against Tesla over Elon Musk and DOGE's handling of government jobs. Elon Musk is the CEO of Tesla.

    Musk's DOGE team emerges from the shadows

    Elon Musk and his DOGE team emerge publicly to defend their controversial cost-cutting reforms under the Trump administration, targeting a 15% reduction in…