Philippine reserves fall to four-year low of $97.4 billion
The country’s gross international reserves (GIR) fell to $97.4 billion at the end of October from $99.5 billion in September, reaching their lowest level in…
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Philippine national budget controversy
Latest Daily Tribune news and analysis on Philippine national budget controversy.
Phl e-visa debuts in Dubai
Foreign residents in Dubai and nearby UAE emirates who need Philippine visas can now apply online without visiting the consulate.
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Time’s up
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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SC becomes tipping point
A weak, delayed, or favorable verdict would give Congress the green light to reload the UA for Marcos’ final years.
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SC seen limiting notorious UA
Budget experts and lawmakers warn that the Supreme Court may strike down or limit Unprogrammed Appropriations in the national budget, citing constitutional…
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Rich talk
So when the President says he vetoed a few billion from the trillions in the latest proposed national budget, it is hard to feel comforted or assured.
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