
Budget deficit widens despite strong tax collections
The national government’s budget deficit widened to P198.5 billion in May, up 36.7 percent from P145.2 billion a year earlier, as lower non-tax revenues offset…
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The national government’s budget deficit widened to P198.5 billion in May, up 36.7 percent from P145.2 billion a year earlier, as lower non-tax revenues offset…
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The heatwave could be linked to 212 deaths in Spain between Sunday and Wednesday.
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Filipinos can now monitor the actual disbursement of funds for government projects after the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on Friday launched the…
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As our summers grow longer and hotter and the rainy seasons become increasingly unpredictable, these laws become even more relevant.
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The Bicameral Conference Committee amended the budget bill and left blanks in its report, thereby offering what amounted to a blank check for pork barrel…
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PARIS (AFP) — Temperatures climbed across Europe again on Wednesday, as a record-breaking heatwave left tens of thousands of people without power and boosted…
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Enduring corruption in the country, particularly in the government-led infrastructure projects, remains concerning for Swedish firms operating in the country,…
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France recorded its hottest average temperature ever for June, with daytime and nighttime temperatures reaching 29.2 degrees Celsius
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The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said Monday that the country’s Unified 911 Emergency Hotline has achieved a 97.23 percent efficiency…
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Applied to public budgeting, blockchain can create a continuous and verifiable record of how public funds move from appropriation to expenditure.
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The Philippines called for stronger action on climate adaptation and increased support for developing countries during the 64th Sessions of the Subsidiary…
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United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres will deliver a landmark address on the global response to the climate and energy crises during London Climate…
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Climate change could reduce Philippine GDP by 7.6 percent by 2030, 13.6 percent by 2040, and as much as 25 percent by the end of the century if risks are left…
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What would you do if suddenly you found yourself raising a child who isn’t yours?
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Among the issues the SC is asked to resolve is the nature of Unprogrammed Appropriations and how far Congress and the executive can stretch it.
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The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is implementing cost-cutting measures to reduce the projected P191-million budget for an upcoming special election in the…
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Here are some practical ways to complete your school lists.
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Without congressional authorization on the funds, even fully disbursed foreign loans sit inert.e
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