Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon on Thursday pressed Lloyd Christopher Lao, a former aide of Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go, to explain to the Senate the circumstances behind the Department of Health’s (DOH) transfer of P42.4-billion budget to the Department of Budget and Management’s...
Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan on Sunday, August 15 warned that more Filipinos would go hungry if the proposed budget of the Department of Agriculture (DA) is further slashed. Pangilinan is reacting to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) reported plan to cut DA’s proposed...
A modern government media facility will soon rise in the Visayas after an allocation of ₱ 200 million has been approved by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM). Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar (File photo/PCOO) Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar...
Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon has urged state economic managers to reconsider allocating huge funds for the security sector for next year amid the “skyrocketing” national debt and a growing budget deficit. Drilon said he is dismayed at the negative growth in the social services sector...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said the government released nearly P11 billion to fund the cash assistance needed for Metro Manila during the two-week enhanced community quarantine (ECQ). ayuda In a statement, the budget department said Friday, August 6, that a total of P10.89...
Several Japanese and Philippine institutions are teaming up to conduct a study on water-related disaster risks and enhance flood management in the country, particularly in the Pampanga River basin and Pasig-Marikina River and Laguna Lake basin. Kick-off virtual meeting of HyDEPP and SATREPS...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has partnered with the local government unit of Los Baños to develop a “resilient” and “seamless” vegetable supply chain management system. (PIXABY) DOST Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de la Peña disclosed that the Philippine Council for...
Manny Pacquiao has reportedly filed a cross-complaint against Paradigm Sports Management in Orange County, California after the sports company headed by Audie Attar sought in the same court a preliminary injunction that would bar the Filipino boxing legend from fighting Errol Spence Jr. on Aug. 21....
Sun Life Philippines has created a wealth management company catering to institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals who are looking to generate additional profit. In a statement, Benedict Sison, Sun Life Philippines chief executive officer and country head said they have officially...
President Duterte has ordered the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to find a source for the cash aid or ayuda for residents who will be affected by the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) that will be imposed on Metro Manila next month, Malacañang said. (Parañaque City - Public...
Despite the challenges faced by the country’s battle against the pandemic, great leaders, caring employers and inspiring workers are rising up in meeting the crisis. Plenary speakers Organized by the People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP), this year’s annual conference themed...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has forged a partnership with a private firm in Davao City to address the country’s problems on medical waste management and disposal. (PIXABY) DOST Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de la Peña reported that DOST Region XI partnered with Bluelander...
