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Batangas 1st District Representative Leandro Leviste “thanked” his colleagues in the House of Representatives who had disputed his claim that the P2 million…
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Batangas 1st District Representative Leandro Leviste “thanked” his colleagues in the House of Representatives who had disputed his claim that the P2 million…
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Two civil society coalitions have urged President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to veto, conditionally implement, or subject to strict citizen monitoring more than…
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After the P89.9-billion reserve fund controversy, the Department of Health (DoH) is considering reducing the subsidies for PhilHealth members hospitalized for…
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Sleight of hand in public office is not exclusive to the Palace and Congress but extends to the gods of Padre Faura and their minions in the judiciary,…
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Groups seeking to uphold the dignity of the budget process have urged the “Floodgate” probers not to shoot the messenger but to focus instead on the content of…
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‘This issue should be resolved through a single, clear narrative.’
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Without a clear path to restoring integrity in public finance and reinvigorating government-led investment, the benefits of external opportunities and easier…
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When businesses are forced to pay bribes or public funds are stolen, the resulting losses are made up for in higher prices.
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Senate hearings flare up, some low-level engineers take the fall, but the deal’s architecture stays standing.
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A new year is more than a fresh calendar; it is an opportunity to recommit to the values that drew me to public service.
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Firecracker-related injuries during New Year revelries declined significantly this year, with the Department of Health (DOH) recording 235 cases from 21…
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By the time 2025 drew to a close, the Philippines was grappling with more than floods and earthquakes — it was facing a year where politics, institutions,…
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Although 13 is considered by some to be an unlucky number, some Filipinos still prepare 13 fruits during the New Year.
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For a sweet treat, the Ube Burnt Basque Cheesecake takes the spotlight. It is a contemporary classic reimagined, as it marries the creamy indulgence of burnt…
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There’s little room for them to insert themselves or receive kickbacks from big-ticket infrastructure projects, so it’s not a priority for legislators.
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A lending app operator was directed by the Supreme Court to pay damages to a client for accessing her contact list and sending messages about her loan.
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CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines — A resolution adopted during a series of Mindanao-wide consultative meetings will be submitted to the United Nations…
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The Covid-19 pandemic, an unprecedented global tragedy, is to blame for the spread of another epidemic — online gambling — where highly tech-savvy Filipinos…
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