Reelectionist Leyte fourth district Rep. Richard Gomez has vowed to continue implementing programs that will improve the lives of his constituents. GOMEZ (Elite (Photo & Video) via Rep. Richard Gomez FB) The actor-turned-politician pledged to strengthen initiatives on safety, healthcare,...
For Senator Imee Marcos, President Marcos' veto powers are not enough to resolve the deep problems entrenched in the "very bad" P6.352-trillion 2025 General Appropriations Bill (GAB). "Di sapat ang line item veto kasi malalim at matindi ang problema ng very bad budget na ito (The line item veto is...
ILOILO CITY – The Iloilo provincial government has approved a P5.97-billion budget for next year. THE Iloilo Provincial Capitol in Iloilo City. (Tara Yap) The Iloilo provincial board granted the proposed budget submitted by the administration of Iloilo Gov. Arthur “Toto” Defensor Jr....
The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) should use its surplus funs to expand benefit packages and resolve gaps in public healthcare access, Sen. Loren Legarda said. Legarda made the call even as she expressed belief the state health insurer can do this despite the removal of the...
President Marcos is bent on restoring the proposed 2025 national budget to its original shape before signing it before the end of the year as there were many changes from the initial request. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (MPC Pool) Marcos said this following budget cuts and...
Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr., on Wednesday, December 18 urged the National Commission of Senior citizens (NCSC) to fully implement the Expanded Centenarian Law or Republic Act 11982 in January 2025. Revilla warned the NCSC it will face the ire of the country’s senior citizens and...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Wednesday, December 18, expressed his agreement to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s decision to defer the signing of the 2025 General Appropriations Bill (GAB). “It is part of the legislative process and the system of checks...
Signing of The Manifesto of Solidarity and Collaboration between Heal PH Party-list and Dr. Willie Ong (Heal PH) Health Alliance (Heal PH) Party-list and cardiologist Dr. Willie Ong are teaming up for the upcoming 2025 mid-term elections for...
President Marcos is set to veto certain provisions of the 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA) in the interest of public welfare, Malacañang announced early Wednesday morning, Dec. 18. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Malacañang photo) This development came following budget cuts in...
Lanao del Sur 1st district Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong (PPAB) Lanao del Sur 1st district Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong insisted that the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) has more than enough reserve funds to cover the health needs of Filipinos....
Zambales 1st district Rep. Jay Khonghun (Dexter Barro II/MANILA BULLETIN) Zambales 1st district Rep. Jay Khonghun emphasized on Tuesday, Dec. 17, that the education sector still has the largest share in the proposed 2025 national budget,...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday, Dec. 17, announced that the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) Board of Directors has approved a P284-billion budget for 2025 and increased benefits, including case rates, by as much as 50 percent. (PhilHealth / Manila Bulletin)...
