Unprogrammed funds in budget questioned
THE progressive group Bayan Muna said the increase in unprogrammed funds beyond what was allocated in the 2024 national budget is unconstitutional and may lead to corruption.
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Marcos: Spread hope to needy on Christmas
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged Filipinos to remember the genuine meaning of Christmas and become an instrument of hope and light for those in need this holiday season.
Marcos sets into motion devolution plan for LGUs
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. directed all national government agencies (NGAs) to come up with a list of functions that should be devolved to the local government units (LGUs), Malacañang said on Monday.
Transport groups hopeful of favorable SC ruling
MANILA, Philippines — As the deadline nears for the phaseout of traditional jeepneys, militant transport group Pagkakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Tsuper at Opereytor Nationwide (Piston) remains hopeful of a favorable Supreme Court decision on its petition for a temporary restraining order (TRO) on the phaseout under the public utility modernization program (PUVMP).
Govt flagship food program rolled out
THE Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) joined the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the World Food Program (WFP) in rolling out the government's Walang Gutom 2027 program on December 13 in Tondo, Manila.
Yearender: We’ve done well: Palace touts economic success under Marcos
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine economy performed well in 2023 despite lingering external challenges, due largely to the administration’s business-friendly measures and continued public spending as well as President Marcos’ active promotion of the country as an attractive investment destination in his foreign trips, according to the government.
Marcos: BRP Sierra Madre purely a Philippines concern
MANILA, Philippines — The condition of the BRP Sierra Madre – the dilapidated warship that serves as a Philippine Navy outpost at Ayungin Shoal – is a “purely Filipino concern,” President Marcos said, following reports that the US is providing advice on repairing the vessel.
Marcos orders identification of services that can be devolved to LGUs
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered national government agencies to list the functions and services under its mandate that should be devolved to local government units.