A flag-raising activity is conducted by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) onboard BRP Teresa Magbanua in the vicinity of Escoda (Sabina Shoal) in the West Philippine Sea on June 12, 2024 to commemorate the 126th Philippine Independence Day. (Photo by PCG) ...
House of Representatives (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) House of Representatives officials expressed confidence Tuesday, July 30 that the chamber can approve the proposed P6.352-trillion national budget for 2025 before the first recess this year in...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate/ MANILA BULLETIN) President Marcos deserves kudos for submitting the P6.352-trillion National Expenditure Program (NEP) or proposed national budget for 2025 three weeks ahead of schedule. Thus,...
The national government intends to slash the budget for state universities and colleges (SUCs) next year by around P14 billion, based on the data from the Department of Budget and Management (DBM). According to the National Expenditure Program (NEP) submitted by the DBM to the Congress on Monday,...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has formally submitted a copy of the proposed national budget for fiscal year 2025 to the Senate. Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero, together with other senators, receives a copy of the National Expenditure Program (NEP)...
DBM Secretary Amenah Pangandaman (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) The Marcos administration is asking for P2 billion less confidential and intelligence funds (CIFs) under the P6.352-trillion National Expenditure Program (NEP) or proposed...
Vice President Sara Duterte is asking Congress for a budget of P2.037 billion under the proposed 2025 national budget set to be deliberated upon next month. Vice President Sara Duterte Based on the 2025 National Expenditure Program (NEP) or proposed budget for the coming year...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (left) receives copy of the 2025 NEP from DBM Secretary Amenah Pangandaman (Speaker’s office) Job creation, quality education, expanded health care, and social protection are among the main thrusts of the...
The Senate is keen on approving the proposed P6.352-trillion National Expenditure Program (NEP) for 2025 before the end of the year, Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero said on Monday, July 22. But Escudero said the Senate will thoroughly scrutinize each provision in the next...
Ako-Bicol Party-list Rep. Zaldy Co (Facebook) The House Committee on Appropriations will ensure continued funding for President Marcos' so-called legacy project once it takes up the 2025 National Expenditure Program (NEP) worth P6.325 trillion. ...
"Filipinos first!" This was how President Marcos summarized the proposed 2025 National Expenditure Program (NEP), saying it aims to create jobs, tackle rising prices, and reduce poverty. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (bongbongmarcos/Instagram) Marcos said this as he approved the...
President Marcos has approved the proposed P6.352-trillion national expenditure program (NEP) for 2025, Malacañang announced. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. presides over the 17th Cabinet meeting at the Malacañan Palace on July 2, 2024. (Photo courtesy of PPA/KJ Rosales) Marcos said...
