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national government spending Philippines

Latest Daily Tribune news and analysis on national government spending Philippines.

Debt, deficits, scandals beset people’s money
Around 40 percent of the P7.2-trillion budget is already committed to automatic obligations like the National Tax Allotment and debt interest payments.
28 September 20263 MIN READ
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.
26 September 20262 MIN READ
More screen icons who deserve the National Artist nod
: From Gina Alajar and Jaclyn Jose to Joseph Estrada, Maricel Soriano and Gloria Romero, a film columnist makes the case for recognizing more icons of…
26 September 20263 MIN READ
The Superstar standard: Who measures up for National Artist?
A film columnist argues that Vilma Santos, Rosa Rosal, Dolphy and Eddie Garcia deserve recognition as National Artists for Film and Broadcast Arts, citing…
26 September 20263 MIN READ
Matugas pushes National Land Use Act as Senate takes up measure
Surigao del Norte Rep. Francisco “Lalo” Matugas is pushing for Senate action on the National Land Use Act, which would establish a national land-use framework…
24 September 20262 MIN READ