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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 Department of Agriculture (DA) has lifted its year-old import ban on poultry and bird-related products from Australia, citing the country’s successful…
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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 government is open to a zero tariff on some imported goods from the United States as a trade-off for the US to lower the 20 percent reciprocal levy on…
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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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The International Energy Agency’s recent summit laid bare the growing global divide over energy security and the contested role of fossil fuels in the path to…
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The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) maintained support for the continued imposition of the safeguard that protects local cement manufacturers from…
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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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