BI detention facility crammed – Tansingco
THE Bureau of Immigration (BI) detention facility in Bicutan, Taguig, is overcrowded by more than 100 percent because of «phony» cases filed against foreign fugitives to prevent their deportation.
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House realigns P1.23B in confidential funds
(UPDATE) THE House of Representatives has realigned a total of 1.23 billion in confidential funds from various government agencies, Marikina City 2nd District Rep. Stella Luz Quimbo said on Wednesday.
LTFRB to revive 'libreng sakay' initiative
THE Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) announced on Monday that the «Libreng Sakay,» or free transportation initiative of the government, will return starting in November and last until December.
Diokno outlines priority legislation to help gov’t attain medium-term fiscal targets, support FY 2024 national budget
During the Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) briefing to the Senate on the proposed PHP 5.768-trillion National Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024, Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno gave an overview of the Medium-Term Fiscal Framework (MTFF), revenue collection performance, and legislative priorities identified by the Department of Finance (DOF) that would help the government achieve the MTFF targets.
MMDA opens motorcycle riding academy
(UPDATE) THE Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) inaugurated on Thursday its Motorcycle Riding Academy in Pasig City.
Angara expects swift fuel subsidy payout
SEN. Juan Edgardo «Sonny» Angara said Friday that the fuel subsidies being provided to the transport sector is a key government intervention that can help public utility vehicles (PUVs) operators and drivers cope with the rising prices of fuel, and the payout should not be delayed.