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Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, November 8)— Sen. Risa Hontiveros is eyeing the prohibition of augmenting confidential and intelligence funds (CIF) under the contingent fund for the proposed 2024 budget.
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, November 8) — Some Japanese companies are threatening to pull out from the Philippines because of tax refund issues, Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said on Wednesday.
Senator Risa Hontiveros (SRH): In 2022, the confidential funds of the Office of the Vice-President (OVP) were augmented by P125 million from the Office of the President's (OP). During the proceedings of the House of Representatives, it was stated that the OVP submitted a liquidation report covering these funds. Currently, the Commission on Audit (COA) is auditing the use of this P125 million, and has committed to finish by the 15th of this month. What is the status of this audit? Sayang di lang umabot dito sa ating plenary interpellation. Ano na po yung status ng audit na ito?
MANILA, Philippines — Senators have unanimously agreed to remove all confidential funds of the Office of the Vice President (OVP), Department of Education (DepEd) and all civilian agencies from the national budget for 2024, a senator has disclosed.
Senator Chiz Escudero vowed to scrutinize the proposed ?5.768 trillion 2024 General Appropriations Bill (GAB) once it is taken up at the plenary to ensure that next year's national budget truly supports the needs of the people.
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate on Monday unanimously passed the “Tatak Pinoy (Proudly Filipino)” bill — a measure that creates a national economic plan to boost local industries and diversify the local products that can be exported abroad.
Senator Sonny Angara is pushing for the declaration of November 7 of every year as a special working holiday in commemoration of the first mosque and the introduction of Islam in the country.