PCO’s P1.1-B budget hike under review
The Senate subcommittee on finance will scrutinize the Presidential Communications Office’s (PCO) request to increase its proposed P2.8-billion budget for 2026…
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The Senate subcommittee on finance will scrutinize the Presidential Communications Office’s (PCO) request to increase its proposed P2.8-billion budget for 2026…
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If these items are truly part of the budget priorities, then they should be included in the programmed appropriations of their respective department’s budgets.
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He renewed his call to increase funding for sports, noting that the PSC continues to receive a disproportionately small share of the national budget despite…
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Brawner said the AFP will submit to the Senate a list of all unfinished TIKAS projects and urged the DPWH to prioritize their completion.
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Senator Christopher “Bong” Go, vice chairperson of the Senate Committee on National Defense, reaffirmed his strong backing for the Department of National…
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In 2023 and 2024, a staggering P141 billion in unprogrammed appropriations was reportedly used to fund flood control projects — now at the center of a sweeping…
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Technically, the 2024 and 2025 budgets were able to comply with the law’s requirements by placing some items in the UA, which are not included in the yearly…
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Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito on Tuesday said the Senate is aiming for a “zero sum” approach to the 2026 national budget. In practical terms, this means…
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‘We will discuss this further in a caucus of the majority members to determine our next steps.’
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Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III shared his views on Senator Ping Lacson’s resignation as chair of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee (BRC), saying the…
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Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III revealed that he made efforts to persuade Senator Panfilo "Ping” Lacson from stepping down as chairperson of the…
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As the hearings come to a halt — not due to a lack of public interest — one can’t help but wonder: is justice being delayed or quietly derailed?
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Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go reaffirmed his support for the Department of Health’s (DoH) proposed 2026 budget but emphasized that approval must come with…
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Of the 10 in-house lawyers, four are women assigned to handle sensitive cases involving distressed female workers.
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‘When several colleagues said they were unhappy with how I was conducting the hearings, I thought it was time to step aside and let someone else take over.’
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Senator Loren Legarda pressed the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Monday to ensure that Filipino workers overseas are fully supported and protected, as…
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The dramatic statements about ‘protecting the institution’ and ‘defending the Senate’s honor’ might have worked before, but not anymore.
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As the Senate faces mounting public scrutiny regarding its integrity, all lawmakers must recommit to principles that fortify public trust, rather than actions…
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