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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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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DOTr seeks P5-B subsidy to cushion fuel price blow
The agency said it urgently needs the funds for its service contracting program which would allow the government to pay participating transport operators and…
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The role of HR director in digital transformation of LGUs
A human resources director is critically important to the digital transformation of the financial operation of a local government because he bridges the gap…
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Pinoy digital champions coming
The Civil Service Commission urges government agencies to internalize selection by looking for individuals who can actively lead structural change.
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Province sets P299-M rice buy
'This is one platform where we can give importance to our farmers to sell their rice produce directly to the government.'
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P20 rice program funded through 2028 — DA
The government said more than 12 million Filipinos had benefited from the program as of July, with P20 rice then available at about 800 outlets nationwide.
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No budget safe with thieves
The sliver of fiscal space is almost exactly equal to what the government owes in interest payments alone for the coming year.
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Mayors’ league assures local government fund protection
The proposed P58.32-billion 2027 LGSF will be distributed under DBM safeguards to ensure equitable funding for local governments regardless of political…
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DoLE seeks local workers’ support fund
DoLE seeks continued funding for job, livelihood and social protection programs, including TUPAD, GIP, SPES and livelihood assistance for workers nationwide.
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Giving modern-day heroes a helping hand
We need to provide them with concrete support and ensure that when they return home, there is a clear path forward, with the government standing by their side.
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Vesting contractors with public interest
Government contractors need to be classified as corporations vested with public interest requiring the election of independent directors and the presence of…
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