Finance secretary allowed to secure loans for AFP modernization
The Secretary of Finance has the authority to arrange additional funding—including loans and grants—to support the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)…
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The Secretary of Finance has the authority to arrange additional funding—including loans and grants—to support the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)…
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To be fair, it will take time for the Philippines to recover its agricultural competitiveness. But these small steps will eventually lead to a better state for…
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The latest labor statistics show employment contracting by 277,000 year-on-year to 49.27 million, while unemployment grew by 590,000 to 2.25 million in…
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If General Emilio Aguinaldo or the intellectuals of the Malolos Congress were to walk through our modern halls of power today, would they recognize the…
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Senator Win Gatchalian has filed a bill seeking to abolish the Optical Media Board, saying the agency has become outdated amid the decline of disc-based media…
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Valenzuela City Mayor Wes Gatchalian ordered swift action against a truck driver caught on CCTV driving recklessly along Sapang Bakaw Street, Barangay Lawang…
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A lawmaker on Thursday filed legislation to establish a 30-year infrastructure development roadmap, a move intended to prevent political transitions from…
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A lawmaker called on the Department of Health (DoH) Thursday to ensure that new guidelines for medical assistance prioritize ease of access for patients and…
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The Department of Information and Communications Technology announced the integration of blockchain technology and the 2026 General Appropriations Act (GAA),…
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Senator Win Gatchalian has filed a bill seeking to institutionalize a 30-year infrastructure development roadmap aimed at maximizing returns on public…
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The proposed Fiscal Year 2026 national budget sends a clear message to the country’s military and uniformed personnel (MUPs): their welfare, compensation, and…
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Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Acting Secretary Rolando Toledo said the national government is targeting infrastructure spending equivalent to 4.3…
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There is no formal rule requiring recusal in such cases, making the issue one of delicadeza, a quality many lawmakers clearly lack.
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Senator Christopher “Bong” Go urged the public to stay informed and rely on verified health information amid reports of a so-called “super flu,” stressing that…
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Olalia said the OFW caravans assisted 63,161 Filipinos overseas, resulting in 145,807 government transactions, particularly in the Middle East, Asia and Europe.
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The EDSA Busway saw a 6 percent increase in ridership last year, serving 66.7 million passengers as commuters continue to flock to the dedicated transit lane,…
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Funding alone, however, is not enough; resources must be utilized effectively. Schools must be supported with teacher training, student resources, and tools…
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If Cacdac admitted that they do not have the expertise to run shelters and take care of distressed OFWs, then logic dictates granting more — not less — support…
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