Govt infra spending rises to P612B in H1
SPENDING on infrastructure and other capital outlays picked up in the first half (H1) of this year as the government bolstered its infrastructure initiatives, a Cabinet official said.
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‘Congress underspending due to chamber recess’
MANILA, Philippines — The congressional recess may have caused the legislative department to become the top underspender in the first half of the year, according to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM).
DSWD eyes hiring more social workers
THE Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is seeking an increase in its 2025 budget to hire more social workers to effectively deliver aid programs.
Congress probe sought on P7.2 trillion debt under Duterte
MANILA, Philippines — The reported P7.2-trillion debt incurred by the administration of former president Rodrigo Duterte should be investigated by Congress to prevent future leaders from obtaining loans unnecessarily, a lawmaker said.
DBM opposes e-sabong revival
MANILA, Philippines — Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman is not in favor of reviving online cockfighting or e-sabong, saying the sector’s potential revenues are also limited.
House answers VP Sara: Auditing your secret funds not tied to impeachment plot
MANILA, Philippines — Lawmakers from the House of Representatives on Wednesday again denied Vice President Sara Duterte's allegation that the lower chamber is preparing an impeachment case against her, saying that efforts to access the audit report of her confidential and intelligence expenditures are "part of the regular budgeting process."
Press Release - Bong Go backs OVP's budget and programs, lauds VP Sara for genuine efforts to uplift lives and address needs of Filipinos
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go, Vice Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Finance, voiced his full support for the PHP2.037-billion proposed budget of the Office of the Vice President (OVP) during a Senate budget deliberation held on Tuesday, August 20.