2026 budget oozes with political lard: Marcos urged not to rush approval
In the House of Representatives, pork swelled to almost double the National Expenditure Program.
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In the House of Representatives, pork swelled to almost double the National Expenditure Program.
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The Office of the Vice President (OVP) recently launched a commemorative coffee table book chronicling its institutional history and the legacy of past and…
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The House committee on ethics and privileges on Tuesday condemned the alleged assault by Leyte Rep. Richard Gomez against Philippine Fencing Association (PFA)…
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In her Christmas message on Wednesday, 24 December 2025, Vice President Sara Duterte underscored the importance of sharing one’s blessings, noting that “every…
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When Karen Davila asked on her YouTube channel if Vice Ganda was considering a Senate run, the Call Me Mother star gave a firm ‘no.’
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Hinimok ni Senador Sherwin Gatchalian ngayong Linggo, 21 Disyembre 2025, ang Department of Health (DOH) na ganap na isagawa ang mandato nito, at binanggit ang…
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Antipolo Rep. Romeo Acop, one of the lawmakers who spearheaded the rigorous probe of the House quad committee into illegal POGOs and alleged summary killings…
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At a point in her life where personal fulfillment and public responsibility intersect, Vice Ganda is speaking candidly about two deeply personal matters: her…
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Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III on Friday, 19 December, said the probe into former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Undersecretary…
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The Bicameral Conference Committee (Bicam) wrapped up its marathon deliberations on the proposed P6.7-trillion 2026 national budget, easing concerns over a…
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Legislators wield significant influence over these programs, as they serve as the gatekeepers to medical assistance and other government services, such as…
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The Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (BAYAN) on Tuesday, 16 December, lamented the current deadlock in the bicameral conference committee over the proposed 2026…
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The House Committee on Senior Citizens approved on Tuesday a substitute bill seeking to grant a universal social pension to all senior citizens, including…
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The House of Representatives’ contingent to the bicameral conference committee warned Tuesday that up to one million beneficiaries of the Medical Assistance…
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Senate Committee on Finance Chair Sherwin Gatchalian on Tuesday confirmed that the chamber is reviewing the revised adjustment factors submitted by the…
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The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), headed by Secretary Vince Dizon, apologized to the Senate Finance Committee for deficiencies in the data…
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For the first time in history, the Bicameral Conference Committee (Bicam) deliberations on the proposed 2026 national budget are being livestreamed, an…
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It was observed that one ill effect of airing the process or livestreaming is that it disrupts how it functions and delays proceedings, as its members use the…
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