Finance secretary allowed to secure loans for AFP modernization
The Secretary of Finance has the authority to arrange additional funding—including loans and grants—to support the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)…
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The Secretary of Finance has the authority to arrange additional funding—including loans and grants—to support the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)…
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To be fair, it will take time for the Philippines to recover its agricultural competitiveness. But these small steps will eventually lead to a better state for…
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The latest labor statistics show employment contracting by 277,000 year-on-year to 49.27 million, while unemployment grew by 590,000 to 2.25 million in…
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If General Emilio Aguinaldo or the intellectuals of the Malolos Congress were to walk through our modern halls of power today, would they recognize the…
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The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) rebounded Thursday, closing at 6,487.53, up 1.53 percent, as investors returned to the market following recent…
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A lawmaker called on the Department of Health (DoH) Thursday to ensure that new guidelines for medical assistance prioritize ease of access for patients and…
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The Department of Information and Communications Technology announced the integration of blockchain technology and the 2026 General Appropriations Act (GAA),…
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In December 2025, the Supreme Court ordered the return of P60 billion to PhilHealth through the 2026 GAA and prohibited the transfer of the fund balance of…
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Former finance secretary Ralph Recto and former Philippine Health Insurance Corp. president Emmanuel Ledesma are facing another complaint filed Thursday before…
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Executive Secretary Ralph Recto maintained he has no criminal liability over the controversial transfer of PhilHealth funds during his tenure as finance…
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Let us trace the trail of the P60-billion PhilHealth fund by scrutinizing specific government reports, particularly Commission on Audit reports.
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The proposed Fiscal Year 2026 national budget sends a clear message to the country’s military and uniformed personnel (MUPs): their welfare, compensation, and…
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Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Acting Secretary Rolando Toledo said the national government is targeting infrastructure spending equivalent to 4.3…
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There is no formal rule requiring recusal in such cases, making the issue one of delicadeza, a quality many lawmakers clearly lack.
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Olalia said the OFW caravans assisted 63,161 Filipinos overseas, resulting in 145,807 government transactions, particularly in the Middle East, Asia and Europe.
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WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — US President Donald Trump urged Cuba on Sunday to “make a deal” soon, pledging to cut off all oil and money flowing to the…
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Manila Electric Company (Meralco) is cutting electricity rates for the second consecutive month, lowering the overall cost for a typical household by P0.1637…
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Funding alone, however, is not enough; resources must be utilized effectively. Schools must be supported with teacher training, student resources, and tools…
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