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...
DOTr Undersecretary Timothy Batan (Screenshot from YouTube live) An official of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) admitted before the House Committee on Appropriations Monday, Sept. 4 that the government has "severely under-invested in transport...
ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo (Facebook) House Deputy Majority Leader and ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo thanked Gilas Pilipinas for finding a way to win against rival China in the FIBA Basketball World Cup. "Congrats Gilas players. Salamat...
The Department of Finance (DOF) has stated that simplifying regulations and procedures for infrastructure projects will lead to quicker approvals for Public-Private Partnership (PPP) initiatives. Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno said that prompt evaluation of projects is crucial in creating a...
(Unsplash) Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte is pushing for a companion law to Republic Act (RA) No.11934--also known as the SIM Registration Act--that would protect subscribers from a bunch of other headaches. If RA No.11934 is meant to...
House Deputy Speaker and Batangas 6th district Rep. Ralph Recto (Rep. Recto's office) The over P3.8 billion slashed from the Health Facility Enhancement Fund (HFEP) in the proposed 2024 national budget should be restored in order to bankroll the...
Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri on Thursday, August 31 vowed to expedite the passage into law of the proposed Philippine Maritime Zones Act in a bid to quell any attempts by China to expand and include the country's maritime territories as part of its own. The “standard map”...
PNP members (Mark Balmores/ MANILA BULLETIN) There are way fewer police officers involved in shenanigans and abuses this year compared to last year. Thus, said Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief General Benjamin Acorda Jr. during the 2024 budget...
(MANILA BULLETIN) The Department of Education (DepEd) has committed to support a proposal to increase the salary of public school teachers, should there be one. "Definitely we will be supporting the proposal for increasing [salary of] teachers, but is has to...
The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Philippines on Wednesday, Aug. 30, urged lawmakers to amend the proposed 2024 budget of the Department of Education (DepEd) in order "to address persistent shortages, redirect misallocations, and ensure transparent and efficient fund utilization." ...
In a bid to address the rising incidence of financial account scams, Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian has filed a bill prohibiting money mules and other fraudulent acts committed involving financial accounts providing penalties and for other purposes. Gatchalian filed Senate Bill 2407,...
A resolution seeking a Senate inquiry into the Philippine government’s efforts to strengthen the country’s anti-trafficking in persons program has been filed in the Senate. In filing Senate Resolution No. 762, Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva said there is a need to also look into...
