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Leyte sets aside P20-M for Covid-19 vaccines
ACQUIRING VACCINES. Leyte Governor Leopoldo Dominico Petilla is shown during a meeting on Dec. 11, 2020. The provincial government of Leyte has initially allocated PHP20 million for the procurement of Covid-19 vaccines once it is available in the market, Petilla said on Monday (Dec. 21, 2020). (Photo courtesy of the Leyte provincial government) TACLOBAN CITY […].....»»
‘4Ps registered P9 billion deficit due to budget cuts’
The Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program of the government had already registered a “budget deficit” of P9 billion after Sen. Imee Marcos slashed its budget by P13 billion......»»
EDITORIAL — ‘Very rotten’
A process has long been in place for the approval of the national budget. Malacañang, through the Department of Budget and Management, submits its proposed national expenditure program to Congress, and both chambers deliberate on the NEP to come up with their respective versions of the budget bill......»»
PH Allocates Over P32 Billion to Boost Workforce
The Philippine government has allocated billions of funds to enhance employment and livelihood programs in the 2024 budget. The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary, Mina F. Pangandaman announced a substantial allocation of P32.720 billion under the Fiscal Year 2024 General Appropriations Act (GAA). The budget includes important initiatives spearheaded by the Department of […].....»»
Cebu City Council slashes Rama’s proposed P100B budget to P25B
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama’s proposed P100 billion budget for 2024 was reduced to P25 billion by the City Council, which overrode the mayor’s veto. Councilor Jocelyn Pesquera, vice chairperson of the council’s Committee on Budget and Finance, confirmed the decision on Wednesday, Jan. 24, emphasizing that all provisions in the.....»»
State agencies have more time to spend 2024 budget
The Department of Budget and Management has given state agencies more time to obligate and disburse this year’s record P5.768-trillion budget......»»
Reviving Your Savings After a Vacation
The rejuvenating power that a vacation brings can be quickly overshadowed by the reality of depleted savings and budgetary constraints. As the dust settles from your joyous escapades, it’s easy to slip into a mindset of austerity, contemplating drastic changes to your financial habits. However, before you start stringent belt-tightening, it’s important to have a […].....»»
2 Practical Tips to Help You Save for Your Dream Summer Getaway
Summer has arrived, ushering in the allure of sandy beaches, tranquil retreats, and exhilarating adventures. Yet, for many of us, the prospect of embarking on that long-awaited getaway remains elusive due to financial constraints. But fear not, as there are indeed strategies to turn your summer reverie into a tangible reality without wreaking havoc on […].....»»
Reflections after a prison visit
Given the constraints they face, political prisoners deserve our utmost respect for choosing defiance instead of compromise and collaboration with the class enemy. They provide a dignified example of how to live a life devoted to the cause of fighting with the oppressed. Their activism is demonized and criminalized by those who see no evil in the obscene hoarding of the nation’s wealth by the elite and the exploitation of the poor and powerless by those in power. The post Reflections after a prison visit appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
That extra step: How TV Patrol verified Rep. Paolo Duterte s questionable PHP51-billion infrastructure budget
CHEERS TO ABS-CBN's TV Patrol for its report that confirmed that Davao City 1st District Representative Paolo Duterte received a total of PHP51 billion for infrastructure projects from 2020 to 2022, when his father, former president Rodrigo Duterte, was still in o.....»»
1 kilo marijuana seized from courier in Zamboanga City
Anti-narcotics agents seized a kilo of compressed dried marijuana leaves from a dealer intercepted while on his way to deliver the illegal merchandise to a contact in Zamboanga City on Thursday......»»
NIA chargesheets two Khalistan Terrorist Force members deported from Philippines recently
New Delhi [India], February 1 (ANI): The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday filed a chargesheet against two Khalistan Terrorist Force (KTF) members namely Manpreet Singh and Mandeep Singh, who were deported from the Philippines recently. NIA has named the two, identified as associates of 'listed individual terrorist' Arshdeep Singh alias Arsh Dalla, in its second supplementary chargesheet in the case. As per.....»»
NIA chargesheets two Khalistan Terrorist Force members deported from Philippines recently
New Delhi [India], February 1 (ANI): The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday filed a chargesheet against two Khalistan Terrorist Force (KTF) members namely Manpreet Singh and Mandeep Singh, who were deported from the Philippines recently. NIA has named the two, identified as associates of 'listed individual terrorist' Arshdeep Singh alias Arsh Dalla, in its second supplementary chargesheet in the case. As per.....»»
DavOro guv refutes claims she barred dept heads from attending SP budget proceedings
DAVAO de Oro Governor Dorothy "Dotdot" Gonzaga clarified the information released by the Office of Vice Governor Jayvee Tyron Uy that among the factors of the delay of the approval of the Calendar Year Executive Budget for 2024 was because she prevented the department heads of the provincial local government unit from attending the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) proceedings......»»
Marcos vows to actively thwart ICC access to gov’t information
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has vowed to actively prevent International Criminal Court representatives from making any contact with government agencies or officials even as they have been allowed to enter the country......»»
Philippines, US air forces back together for Cope Thunder
The Philippine Air Force and the US Pacific Air Force are set to embark on joint exercises – involving their advanced fighter jets – from April 8 to 19 for this year’s iteration of Cope Thunder, an annual air defense and offense training event to be held in Luzon......»»
Courage and hope: Sarah Geronimo accepts Billboard s Global Force Award
Pop singer Sarah Geronimo expressed immense gratitude upon accepting the Global Force award from Billboard's Women In Music 2024......»»
Ohio Air Force veteran, 32, told he had inoperable brain tumor gets a second opinion from doctor who surgically removes it
Air Force veteran Tyler Nuttle’s life was turned upside down when he was diagnosed with an ‘inoperable’ brain tumor in July 2022. At just 32.....»»
BCDA sets transfer of PAF facilities to New Clark City
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority is moving forward with the P4.24 billion project to transfer the Philippine Air Force housing facilities from the Air Force City in Clark Freeport Zone to an 85-hectare property in New Clark City......»»
UN expert Irene Khan visits journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio, companions in jail
"We are only int’l visitors so far allowed by #Philippines govt to visit them! Arrested in Feb 2020, trial still dragging on. How long must they wait to be free?!" - UN Special Rapporteur Irene Khan The post UN expert Irene Khan visits journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio, companions in jail appeared first on Bulatlat......»»