Have you ever wondered how the government spends its money? There is a common misconception that the national budget, known as the General Appropriations Act (GAA), is fully funded and that cash is readily available for all government programs and projects. However, let us set the record straight...
There is something fundamentally wrong if the Office of the Vice President is guaranteed a higher confidential and intelligence fund (CIF) over the Department of National Defense (DND) and the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA) and other government agencies whose primary task includes...
The Senate Committee on Finance on Monday, September 4 approved the proposed P2.3-billion budget of the Office of the Vice President for 2024, including its controversial P500-million proposed allocation for confidential and intelligence funds. Vice President Sara Duterte attends the Senate...
(Mark Balmores/ File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) Bicol Saro Party-list Rep. Brian Raymund Yamsuan has underscored the supposed lack of training and continuing education among Philippine National Police (PNP) members that have led to botched operations. ...
Vice President Sara Duterte (Facebook) House Speaker Martin Romualdez had earlier vowed that congressmen will pass the proposed P5.768-trillion National Expenditure Program (NEP) or national budget for 2024 in just five weeks. Four of these...
Quezon City 4th district Rep. Marvin Rillo (Rep. Rillo's office) A vice chairperson of the House Committee on Tourism has welcomed the P14-billion allocation for access roads and bridges to tourist destinations in the country under the P5.768-trillion National...
In line with its efforts to recognize the significant role of teachers in educating Filipino children, the Department of Education (DepEd) will once again lead the kick-off of this year’s National Teachers’ Month (NTM) and World Teachers’ Day (WTD) celebrations. DepEd file photo ...
The gun-toting former policeman who became viral after figuring in a road rage incident has yet to return his separation pay to the Philippine National Police (PNP) despite being ordered to do so. Sen. Francis Tolentino revealed this yesterday saying Wilfredo Gonzales, who became viral...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) asserted that President Marcos’ order to set a cap on rice prices is justified, serving as a temporary measure against unscrupulous traders. According to the NEDA, there has been a significant upward trend in rice prices in recent weeks,...
The appointment of Rosalia V. De Leon, a long-time national treasurer of the Philippines, to the top policy-making body of the central bank, is a recognition of her expertise and dedication to the financial sector. On Saturday, Sept. 2, the Presidential Communications Office announced De...
Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa said on Saturday, Sept. 2 that he is looking to propose a measure that will give the Philippine National Police (PNP) the power to designate city and municipal police chiefs. "Yung pagpili ng chief of police, provincial director dapat ilagay na lang yung power na yan...
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) welcomed the first holders of the Philippines' electronic visa (e-visa) -- a mother and her daughter who arrived on board a China Eastern flight from Shanghai, China on Saturday, Sept 2. BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco and Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Office...
