The Pharmally Pharmaceutical Corporation officer who reportedly went “missing” after admitting to tampering the certification dates of the face shields the company delivered to the government supposedly on the orders of her superiors may be detained by the House of Representatives. Surigao del...
President Duterte has "given the cue" for legislators to create a law that would allow the executive to exercise its so-called police power over those who do not want to get vaccinated against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). President Rodrigo Duterte listens to a presentation during the "Talk...
Controversial Pharmally Pharmaceuticals Corporation executive Krizle Grace Mago on
Tuesday, Sept. 28 vowed to do her best “to continue to cooperate” with the ongoing congressional inquiry into the alleged overpricing of COVID-19 supplies delivered by her firm to government. In a statement...
The House of Representatives on Tuesday, Sept. 28 subpoenaed Krizle Grace Mago, an executive of the embattled Pharmally Pharmaceuticals Corporation, to appear before the chamber’s Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability on October 4. Rep. Michael Edgar Aglipay Signed by Speaker...
The value of all ongoing foreign-assisted projects of the government increased by almost half last year after President Duterte augmented the country’s coronavirus response, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) reported. In a statement, Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Karl...
Despite difficulties in raising revenues amid the pandemic, the national government opted to increase the amount of subsidy it extended to state-owned corporations due to mounting health insurance claims. Data from the Bureau of the Treasury revealed that the financial support extended to...
Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson has renewed his push for local government units (LGUs) to get a more equitable share of the national budget so they can fund their own development programs. Lacson, who has launched his presidential bid in the upcoming May 2022 elections, made the pitch during his...
WASHINGTON, United States -- The leader of the Democratic-controlled US House of Representatives vowed Thursday to avert a looming government shutdown as federal funds run out, despite a pledge by opposition Republicans to block the move. US House of Representatives (AFP/File) Lawmakers have until...
Officials of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources reportedly authorized the use portions of the agency’s savings in 2018 instead of reverting the full amount to the Bureau of Treasury (BT) as provided by law. Deputy Minority Leader and Bayan Muna Rep. Carlos Isagani Zarate made...
Malacañang has announced the early suspension of work in government offices at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 27, to allow workers to spend time with their families and celebrate "Kainang Pamilya Mahalaga Day". Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea signed on Tuesday, Sept. 21 Memorandum Circular...
The Paranaque City government launched on Wednesday a “cash for work” project that will help displaced workers in the city who have been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Mar Jimenez, Public Information Office chief, 1,000 individuals coming from Districts I and II were...
All vaccination sites in Pasay City are now accepting walk-ins belonging to all priority groups for their first COVID-19 vaccine dose, the city’s Public Information Office (PIO) announced Tuesday. Previously, the PIO said the City Health Office (CHO) only allowed walk-in vaccination for adults...
