Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero is now pushing for a bill seeking to standardize the budgeting process for infrastructure projects and curb overpricing through a Detailed Unit Price Analysis (DUPA) system. Escudero introduced the DUPA system under Senate Bill No. 1467, which he filed on...
Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a resolution asking the Senate to examine the implementation of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Modernization Program which he noted is seemingly moving at a slow pace. Estrada, in filing Senate Resolution No. 161, said there is a necessity for...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has validated 798 of the 946 infrastructure projects flagged by senators as “reappearing” items in the proposed 2026 national budget. DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon, during the Senate budget deliberations on Monday, said the validated projects,...
More than 2,000 student leaders and youth advocates from across the Philippines gathered in Dumaguete City on Monday, October 27, for the opening of the Learners’ Convergence Philippines (LearnCon PH) 2025 — the Department of Education’s (DepEd) flagship program to strengthen youth...
Mobile wallet giant GCash has denied reports that its users ' personal data was compromised and allegedly sold on the dark web, asserting that its systems remain intact and that no data breach has occurred. In a statement on Monday, Oct. 27, GCash said that initial forensic analysis “shows...
To sustain the government’s ongoing relief and recovery efforts following recent disasters, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has released a total of ₱740.8 million to replenish the Quick Response Funds (QRF) of concerned agencies. In a statement, Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman...
The Department of Energy (DOE) plans to look into the stalled deal between state-run Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIC) and Synergy Grid & Development Philippines, Inc. (SGP), as the transaction documents have remained unclosed for more than 90 days since they signed a binding offer. During a Senate...
President Marcos has appointed former Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez as the new chairperson of the National Commission of Senior Citizens, Malacañang said. Palace Press Officer and Undersecretary Claire Castro confirmed Gutierrez 's designation on Wednesday, Oct. 22. "Confirmed," she said in...
Senators Loren Legarda and Bam Aquino on Monday, Oct. 20 pressed the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to implement an across-the-board reduction of 20 to 30 percent in its infrastructure line items, as they cited recent corruption scandals that revealed systemic overpricing of...
The National Food Authority (NFA) will soon begin purchasing storm-damaged palay (unmilled rice), at a lower rate than its regular buying price, to help offset the losses incurred by farmers from recent typhoons. NFA Administrator Larry Lacson said this emergency procurement will be embodied in an...
Former executive secretary, congressman, and Armed Forces of the Philippines Vice Chief of Staff and peace advocate (Ret.) Gen. Eduardo R. Ermita has died. He was 90 years old. His daughter, Balayan Mayor Lisa Ermita Abad, announced his passing. “It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that...
The National Food Authority (NFA) aims to increase the drying capacity of its palay (unmilled rice) procurement from the current 12 percent to 100 percent by the end of next year, as it prepares to open new drying facilities. NFA Administrator Larry Lacson said that the grains agency will reach 100...
