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SEN. Christopher «Bong» Go on Tuesday raised the urgent need to bolster the Department of Health's (DoH) budget as the country continues to navigate through the effects of the pandemic and amid several existing and emerging public health concerns.
MANILA, Philippines — It is China that is provoking the Philippines into resisting Beijing’s aggressive actions in the West Philippine Sea, Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro said yesterday.
THE House of Representatives would realign the confidential and intelligence funds (CIF) of some civilian agencies, including the Office of the Vice President (OVP) and Department of Education (DepEd), to augment the budgets of intelligence and security forces tasked to address escalating threats in the West Philippine Sea, Ako Bicol Rep. Elizaldy Co said on Wednesday.
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed yesterday that former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rodolfo Azurin Jr. was intercepted upon his arrival in Canada a few days ago.
MANILA, Philippines — The Marcos administration has earmarked P705 million to provide sustainable and active mobility in the country’s overall transportation system via the Active Transport Bike Share System and Safe Pathways Program.
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate and four House of Representatives leaders have agreed to reallocate confidential and intelligence funds (CIF) from civilian government agencies to agencies responsible for intelligence and surveillance. The reallocation will help the Philippines improve its defenses against cybercrime
MANILA, Philippines — A lawmaker has questioned the Department of Education over the absence of a dedicated item for programs for learners with disabilities in its proposed 2024 budget — a critical requirement of a law that continues to be unevenly implemented more than a year since its passage.
MANILA, Philippines — The "belatedly released" government document showing a fund release confirmed that the Office of the Vice President received its confidential funds through the Office of the President, a lawmaker said.