Lacson: Budget insertions, realignments won’t get past Senate scrutiny
Senator Panfilo Lacson said insertions in the form of "pork barrel" and realignments in the National Expenditure Program for 2026 will not slip past his eagle…
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Senator Panfilo Lacson said insertions in the form of "pork barrel" and realignments in the National Expenditure Program for 2026 will not slip past his eagle…
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Although the Supreme Court outlawed the pork barrel in 2013, allegations of budget insertions persist, underscoring the need for systemic reforms.
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This statement of President Marcos may be considered the first ever open declaration by a sitting president against the illegal insertions by the ‘Scourge of…
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The 2025 GAA showed the national flood control budget was estimated at P779.38 billion for all agencies and multi-purpose projects, the bulk of which were pork…
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The lower the ratio, the more limited the fiscal capacity becomes, which means a dependence on borrowings or foreign aid to raise funds for the yearly budget.
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Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Thursday exposed what he described as continuing “pork barrel” allocations in the proposed 2025 national budget, with some…
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Bicam deliberations have been conducted behind closed doors, raising concerns about swift amendments, realignments, insertions and political maneuverings.
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Special Assistant to the President for Investments and Economic Affairs (SAPIEA), Frederick Go maintains that the Marcos Administration is prioritizing…
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Amid the high cost of pork in Cebu, Governor Pamela Baricuatro on Thursday lifted the ban on the entry of pigs and pork products from other provinces.
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Pork Producers Federation of the Philippines (ProPork) president Eric Harina said on Sunday that consumers can expect lower pork prices in the coming days.
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What was strange was that the copy of the bill which contained several blank items — that was given to Lacson — had the signatures of 14 senators.
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Following the alleged unlawful insertion of billions of pesos in the 2025 national budget, House Speaker Martin Romualdez on Friday backed calls for an open…
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Just like moms, who are given the spotlight on Mother’s Day every May, dads also have their own time to shine on Father’s Day, which takes place on the third…
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The savory aroma of sizzling pork dishes filled the air in Cubao, Quezon City on Saturday as hog farmers from across the country gathered for Hog Festival 2025…
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Some economists project that inflation last month remained low, settling between 1.2 and 1.4 percent, due largely to cheaper rice and fuel prices.
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