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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Recto has defended the transfer of excess funds, including P89.9 billion from PhilHealth and P117 billion from the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corp, saying he…
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It seems that Andrea Brillantes has conveniently moved on from her failed relationship with Filipino-Jordanian boyfriend Sam Fernandez. Just two months after…
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Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said a briefly reenacted 2025 national budget would be preferable to rushing the passage of the proposed…
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Former Ilocos Sur governor and businessman Luis “Chavit” Singson has confirmed that he is exploring the possibility of acquiring the Miss Universe pageant, a…
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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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As a senior DPWH official, Cabral was allegedly central to the handling of budget allocations under the allocables scheme.
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Ghost projects are investigated through field inspections because the DPWH lacks internal documentation.
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Executive Secretary Ralph Recto confirmed on Wednesday that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will sign the 2026 General Appropriations Act (GAA) in the first…
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The group said the officials used their authority to create a government-funded broadcast platform while acting as principal hosts.
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Aside from flood control projects, Leviste alleged that GCI was also the top contractor for the Department of Agriculture’s farm-to-market roads in 2024.
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‘Ninety-seven percent of the total ASEAN hosting budget — or P17.55 billion — is directly under the Office of the President.’
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RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AFP) — Prominent figures on Brazil’s right wing are calling for a boycott of Havaianas, the iconic Brazilian flip-flop sandals, over an…
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Under Cabral’s allocable formula, pre-determined discretionary amounts were allocated to senators and representatives for roads, flood control projects,…
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The DTI had earlier announced that applications for securing the Philippine Trust mark, a digital badge signifying compliance with government standards in…
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The DOE said closing the Caliraya-Botocan-Kalayaan sale between the Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management (PSALM) Corp. and the Thunder Consortium of…
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The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has directed internet service providers to immediately block access to 50 online trading platforms operating…
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The BSP recorded a $225-million balance of payment surplus in November 2025, This was $48 million less than the $273 million posted the previous month.…
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