
SC weighs limits of Congress’ budget power
The Supreme Court on Tuesday continued oral arguments on the constitutionality of unprogrammed appropriations, with justices probing whether the budget…
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The Supreme Court on Tuesday continued oral arguments on the constitutionality of unprogrammed appropriations, with justices probing whether the budget…
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The Supreme Court on Tuesday subjected the government's unprogrammed appropriations system to intense scrutiny, with several justices and experts questioning…
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Former Public Works and Highways Secretary Manuel Bonoan will remain under hospital arrest at the Philippine National Police General Hospital in Camp Crame…
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The Sandiganbayan on Thursday entered a not guilty plea on behalf of Senator Jinggoy Estrada after he refused to enter a plea during his arraignment for graft.
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Commission on Elections (Comelec) chairperson George Erwin Garcia said on Tuesday that detained Senator Jinggoy Estrada may still run in the 2028 elections…
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Malacañang on Wednesday assured the public that the investigation into the allegedly anomalous flood control projects will continue, in line with the…
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The government is pushing ahead with plans to increase pork import allocations as a safeguard against potential supply shortages and price spikes due to…
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‘I am hoping for fair treatment, due process, and for no bias in the trial of this case. I am trusting that in the end, justice and truth will prevail.’
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‘The Implementing Rules and Regulations will seek careful balance between protecting consumers from high prices, safeguarding the viability of local hog…
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‘I strongly deny the allegations against me. They are baseless and completely devoid of truth.’
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The sinister mechanism works under a two-part structure where the bicam moves programmed or priority appropriations to the UA.
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The Sandiganbayan on Tuesday granted the Office of the Ombudsman’s request to issue precautionary hold departure orders (PHDOs) against Senator Rodante…
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Marcoleta’s consistent position has been that the P75 million was received before the official campaign period, making him legally not yet a ‘candidate’ at the…
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China’s move to restrict imports of pigs and related swine products from the Philippines has renewed attention on the country’s long-running battle against…
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A pivotal moment was the 2019 General Appropriations Act standoff over P95 billion in insertions, which led to the budget’s reenactment. Monsod said it was…
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Senator Jinggoy Estrada is among those facing possible plunder and graft charges after the Office of the Ombudsman received the Department of Justice (DoJ)…
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The Philippines has reopened its market to Spanish pork imports after the Department of Agriculture (DA) recognized Spain’s regionalized control measures…
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The PDAF crossed the separation of powers by allowing legislators to participate in the execution of the budget, a power that belongs exclusively to the…
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