Urban poor groups back DOJ on housing compliance
UPAC and urban poor advocates support a DOJ opinion flagging legal issues in DHSUD's balanced housing rules to ensure more socialized housing units.
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CoA checklist met, says DoT
The Department of Tourism confirms full compliance with audit requirements for FY 2024, with the Commission on Audit giving an unmodified opinion, affirming…
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UA, illegal as can be
Supreme Court Justice Ramon Paul Hernando highlights the unconstitutionality of Unprogrammed Appropriations (UA), stressing that excess or new government…
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Mendicancy culture
Several other SC justices expressed a similar view that the manipulation of the budget to place the people’s welfare at the mercy of politicians must not be…
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Safety fears ‘not legal’ reason on evading arrest
A constitutional expert asserts that fear for one’s safety is not a valid legal excuse to evade an arrest warrant, as Atty. Domingo Cayosa urges stronger use…
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DTI consumer appeals exempt from Anti-Red Tape Act timelines
The DOJ clarifies that the DTI’s consumer complaint appeals process is a quasi-judicial function and not subject to ARTA’s mandatory processing time limits,…
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Harmony of purpose
The rise in prices, increasing food insecurity, and governance issues are critical challenges that should prompt transformative action.
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Tax benefits to qualified investors possible, says DoJ
The DOJ affirms the President’s authority to grant tax incentives, power discounts, and other benefits to qualified investors for national economic…
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DOJ: President can grant tax breaks, power discounts
The Department of Justice has affirmed that the President of the Philippines can grant tax benefits, power rate discounts, and other incentives to preferred…
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OVP unmodified opinion does not rule out ‘irregularities’ — Palace
Malacañang clarifies that the Commission on Audit's unmodified opinion on the Office of the Vice President's financial report reflects accurate presentation…
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Simplicity
When Jesus sent out his disciples to continue his work, he gave them definite directions. Afterwards they returned in a spirit of celebration, to report their…
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LUCKY 13? COA hands Pag-IBIG Fund top rating again
Pag-IBIG Fund receives its 13th straight unmodified opinion from COA for 2024, reaffirming its commitment to transparency, integrity, and top-tier public…
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Muntinlupa receives unmodified opinion from COA for four consecutive years
Muntinlupa City earns its fourth straight Unmodified Opinion from COA for fiscal transparency and responsible governance under Mayor Ruffy Biazon, highlighting…
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Coming out clean
Azcuna said the return of the impeachment complaints against VP Duterte ensures that it does not lapse in the 19th Congress.
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DILG relocation plan gets DOJ greenlight under lease-purchase scheme
The DOJ has approved the DILG's plan to relocate its central office via a lease-purchase deal with GSIS, affirming legal viability under procurement and…
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100 days of chaos and dysfunction
Perhaps, the guiltiest party in this seemingly wanton disregard for federal law is Trump’s newly formed Department of Government Efficiency, led by his…
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Trump's popularity with US voters slumps in opinion polls
U.S. President Donald Trump’s approval ratings continue to slide, with polls showing voter dissatisfaction over his handling of the economy, inflation, and…
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