Release of performance-based bonus to proceed — DBM
MANILA, Philippines — The release of 2022 and 2023 performance-based bonuses for government employees will push through, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) clarified on Wednesday.
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Press Release - Tulfo holds first consultative meeting as new Public Services Committee Chairperson
Sen. Idol Raffy Tulfo, as the new Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Public Services, convened various government agencies in a first consultative meeting in the Senate yesterday (June 10) to discuss several issues and concerns involving transportation, telecomunications and utilities and franchises.
Escudero stops work on new Senate building
(UPDATE) SENATE President Francis Escudero raised the need to review the budget for the construction of the new Senate building in Taguig City, which has ballooned to P23 billion from P8.9 billion.
Press Release - Chiz suspends new senate building construction pending comprehensive review
Senate President Francis "Chiz" G. Escudero announced on Monday that he has ordered the suspension of the construction work on the new Senate building in Taguig City, citing concerns over escalating costs and the need for a comprehensive review.
Reduced tariff rates to cut down rice prices — DA
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) is optimistic that cutting rice tariffs will lead to a significant drop in retail prices, according to Agriculture chief Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr.
How to teach kids to handle money: Drew, Iya Arellano give advice
MANILA, Philippines — If there is something that celebrity couple Drew and Iya Arellano learned from starting to work young, it is how to properly budget and allocate their hard-earned money.
Duterte can’t recall COVID-19 fund transfer to PS-DBM
MANILA, Philippines — Former president Rodrigo Duterte does not remember authorizing the transfer of P47.6 billion to the Procurement Service of the Department of Budget and Management (PS-DBM) for the purchase of COVID-19 protective equipment, as claimed by former health secretary Francisco Duque III.
Senator wants Duterte included in Pharmally case raps
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Risa Hontiveros has urged the Office of the Ombudsman to indict former president Rodrigo Duterte for graft over the irregular transfer of the P47.6-billion budget for the country’s COVID-19 pandemic response.