Lacson: Senate majority backs purging 2027 budget of 'Pork'
Senator Ping Lacson and the Senate majority bloc pledge to eliminate questionable allocations in the 2027 budget, focusing on transparency and reform in…
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Ejercito: 2027 budget must win back trust
Senator JV Ejercito plans major changes to the proposed 2027 Philippine budget, prioritizing railways, bridges, airports, zero-balance billing, and higher…
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Revilla seeks acquittal in P92.8-M flood control case
Former Senator Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr. seeks acquittal in a P92.8-million flood control corruption case, arguing insufficient evidence presented by…
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NBI admits weak money trail in Jinggoy plunder case
The NBI admits gaps in the money trail linking contractors to alleged kickbacks received by Senator Jinggoy Estrada in the plunder case, raising questions…
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JV decries backlash over China envoy row
Senator JV Ejercito defends his stance against Chinese envoy Jing Quan, questioning critics' silence on attacks against Filipino troops and fishermen in the…
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Infra kickbacks rose from 20 to 25 percent under Romualdez – Alcantara
State witness Henry Alcantara reveals infrastructure kickbacks surged from 20% to 25% in 2022 under House Speaker Martin Romualdez, highlighting alleged…
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Ejercito panel grilling DBM on P58.5-B LGU fund
Senator JV Ejercito said the Department of Budget and Management will face questions over the record-high ₱58.53-billion Local Government Support Fund in the…
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JV Ejercito flags House budget cuts to rail projects, P8B hike in flood control
Senator JV Ejercito raises concerns over significant budget cuts to flagship railway projects and a surge in flood control funding, warning of potential…
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Ejercito flags cuts to preventive health in 2027 budget
Senator JV Ejercito raises concerns over significant budget cuts to preventive health care and disaster preparedness in the 2027 national budget, warning…
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JV Ejercito vows independent review of P7.2-trillion 2027 budget
Senate Finance Committee Chair JV Ejercito vows an independent review of the P7.2-trillion 2027 national budget, with scrutiny of fund realignments, health…
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Ejercito: Senate won't rubber-stamp House budget
Senate Finance Chair JV Ejercito pledges a thorough review of the P7.2-trillion budget bill passed by the House, addressing alleged pork-barrel allocations and…
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NBI submits findings on Sara Duterte’s properties, Davao flood control projects
The NBI has submitted findings to the Ombudsman and DOJ on Vice President Sara Duterte's properties and alleged anomalies in Davao flood control projects,…
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Ejercito seeks P5,000 monthly allowance for gov't workers
Senator JV Ejercito proposes a P3,000 increase in the monthly Personnel Economic Relief Allowance (PERA) for government workers, aiming to raise it from P2,000…
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NBI to refer Sara properties, Davao flood project findings to Ombudsman, DOJ
The NBI is set to submit findings to the Ombudsman and DOJ on alleged irregularities in Vice President Sara Duterte's property declarations and Davao flood…
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