Transfer of PhilHealth reserve funds draws flak
SEN. JV Ejercito has expressed concern over the transfer of Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) reserve funds to unprogrammed national government reserves.
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Press Release - Cayetano pushes for DOLE, DBM inclusion in Education Cabinet Cluster
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano suggested the inclusion of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) in the proposed creation of a new Cabinet Cluster focused on education.
Lawmaker faces graft raps over ‘pork’ scam
MANILA, Philippines — Caloocan First District Rep. Oscar Malapitan and former officials of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) are facing graft and malversation charges in connection with the alleged misuse of his Priority Development Assistance Fund or PDAF from 2007 to 2009.
LIVE: Senate hearing on anti-online gambling act, POGO taxation
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate Committee on Ways and Means is leading the Tuesday joint hearing with the Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs on Senate bills related to Anti-Online Gambling Act and Taxing Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGOs).
New policy to boost health services for PDLs
A NEW policy signed on Monday is expected to further improve the quality of health care services being provided to persons deprived of liberty (PDLs), the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) said.
Estrada warns violators of Eddie Garcia Law
SENATE President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada warned television and movie production outfits against violating the Eddie Garcia Law amid reports that some still conduct 20 to 22 hours of shooting.
Press Release - Jinggoy issues stern warning vs TV, movie producers violating the Eddie Garcia law
SENATE President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has issued a stern warning against production outfits flagrantly violating the recently-enacted Eddie Garcia law, saying they could already be held liable pending the issuance of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No. 11996.
Comelec shuns hybrid system proposal for 2025 elections
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections has ignored the proposal of poll watchdog Kontra Daya to consider using the hybrid election system in the May 2025 national and local elections.