
Ping lauds budget transparency push
Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Wednesday lauded the move by both chambers of Congress to open the national budget process to public scrutiny, calling it a…
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Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Wednesday lauded the move by both chambers of Congress to open the national budget process to public scrutiny, calling it a…
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The source said the corrupt practice is ingrained in the government, making it difficult to erase; it’s a highly organized crime.
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These items are fixed, but their use was manipulated in a way similar to making the blank items appear in the 2025 budget.
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Senator Panfilo Lacson isn’t letting his guard down when it comes to the 2026 national budget.
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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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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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‘We have just finished R&D and testing and have chosen 14 new dishes over the past two weeks. We will roll these out in staggered manner at around two to three…
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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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Filipino food tastes like home — filled with warmth and parental care. It’s no surprise that many Filipinos abroad start food businesses to reconnect with…
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