‘Philippines made significant strides in women’s rights’
NEW YORK – The Philippines has made significant strides in advancing women’s rights in different sectors, a budget official said at the 68th annual Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68).
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Pacific leaders laud security deal with US
(UPDATE) MAJURO: Pacific leaders have hailed the signing of a new economic and security deal with the United States after a five-month delay that had raised questions about Washington's influence in the region.
DBM trains 700 Local Budget Officers, PFM practitioners in Legazpi City
The conduct of the Public Financial Management (PFM) Competency Program for Local Government Units (LGUs) continues in Legazpi City, where about 700 budget officers from the provinces of Albay, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Masbate, and Sorsogon, and other cities and municipalities in Region V, were capacitated on PFM policies and reforms from March 6 to 8, 2024.
4 essential tips to consider when traveling solo
MANILA, Philippines — Some people like to travel alone — and traveling solo does have its advantages. For one, you are the master of your time. You do not have to wait for anybody. You can make your own itinerary according to what interests you and you can stick to it because nobody is going to delay you. You can plan to go where you want to go, at your own pace, on your own terms.
Sara Duterte decries 'organized demolition job' against her
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte believes she has been targeted by an “organized demolition job” based on the escalation of personal attacks against her online as well as the public’s reaction to her push for confidential funds last year.
DBM: P1.95 billion calamity funds released in February
MANILA, Philippines — Up to P1.95 billion in calamity funds was released last month to finance various disaster relief operations.
Audit of P10.3 billion free tuition fund sought
MANILA, Philippines — A lawmaker has sought an audit of the P10.3-billion budget for free tuition and living allowance of poor students in state universities and colleges (SUCs) and private higher education institutions (HEIs).
China's leaders set 5% growth goal, raise military budget in 2024
BEIJING, China — China will on Tuesday set a goal of 5% gross domestic product (GDP) growth and raise the military budget by over 7% in 2024, an official copy of a government work report seen by AFP showed.