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Philippine Coast Guard offers to help BuCor transport inmates
The Philippine Coast Guard is offering to assist the Bureau of Corrections in transporting inmates and implementing searches for contraband in the New Bilibid Prison and BuCor’s six other penal colonies, a PCG official said yesterday......»»
DSWD urges 4Ps beneficiaries to avail of gov’t tertiary education support
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) urged the beneficiaries of its Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) who want to pursue higher education to avail of various government tertiary education support programs that will assist them with their school expenses. DSWD Asst. Secretary for Strategic Communications Romel Lopez said on Monday (January 15) that […].....»»
EDITORIAL — Stopping ‘POGO politics’
There’s narco-politics, so it isn’t farfetched that Philippine offshore gaming operator firms have financed election campaigns and other political activities in this country. The specter of “POGO politics” is being raised as one of the arguments for the abolition in this country of all forms of offshore gaming, where funds are difficult to trace......»»
‘VP Sara’s P125 million in 11 days not theoretical’
Militant opposition lawmakers refuted yesterday claims by Vice President Sara Duterte in her Supreme Court reply that the P125-million confidential and intelligence funds her office received was only “theoretical” and thus didn’t cause any real damage......»»
Estelito Mendoza is Sara Duterte’s lawyer for confidential funds case in SC
Mendoza's legal victories include the junking of the disqualification case vs Marcos Jr. and the plunder acquittals of Arroyo and Revilla.....»»
Sara sa SC: Ibasura petisyon vs P125M intel fund
Hiniling ng kampo ni Vice President Sara Duterte sa Supreme Court (SC) na ibasura ang mga petisyon na inihain laban sa paglipat ng P125 milyon na confidential funds sa OVP noong 2022. The post Sara sa SC: Ibasura petisyon vs P125M intel fund first appeared on Abante......»»
NexGen eyes ESG equity fund, GOCCs for RE projects
Initial public offering-bound NexGen Energy Corp. is eyeing to tap environmental, social and governance equity funds as well as state corporations to bankroll its renewable energy projects......»»
Raymond Garcia suspends new Palaro procurements pending review
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Acting Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia has ordered the “immediate suspension” of all new procurements related to the city’s hosting of the Palarong Pambansa 2024 in July pending a review of the proposals. Garcia said he wants to make sure that they only spend government funds on what’s needed. “Daghan.....»»
When It’s Time to Say Goodbye to That Credit Line
Credit lines can be a double-edged sword for those who are undisciplined with money. On one hand, they offer a very convenient access to funds for emergencies or purchases. On the other hand, the ease of swiping a card or making a purchase through an online-only use credit line can mask the reality that the […].....»»
Sandigan upholds conviction of TLRC execs over ‘pork’ scam
The Sandiganbayan has affirmed the conviction of three officials of the abolished state firm Technology and Livelihood Resource Center for graft and malversation of public funds in connection with their alleged involvement in the pork barrel fund scam......»»
Risk appetite
When the controversial Maharlika Investment Fund was proposed and debated in Congress, the point was made that Filipino taxpayers do not have extra funds to potentially lose in a sovereign investment fund. But the BBM administration was insistent......»»
Davao’s bus system still waiting for funds
As the April 30 deadline for jeepneys to consolidate for the modernized bus system has passed, is Davao City ready to roll out the buses to serve around 800,000 commuters in the city?.....»»
Teachers group press DepEd for more funding to hold indoor year-end rites
ACT Chairperson Vladimer Quetua said that additional funds on top of schools' maintenance and other operating expenses (MOOE) are needed to secure suitable venues for graduation and moving up ceremonies. .....»»
In Asia Pacific, rise in public debt is hurting women’s access to social services
Regular check ups, particularly those related to reproductive health, are not covered by the free services provided by village health centers, as per the Philippine law on universal health care. Fabella wishes that the government can allocate more funds for the basic services but this has not improved over the years. The post In Asia Pacific, rise in public debt is hurting women’s access to social services appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
P15.5 billion calamity fund ready for El Niño
Government agencies can still tap over P15 billion in disaster funds to mitigate the impacts of El Niño, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said yesterday......»»
Dismissal of graft charges vs Blaan chieftain lauded
Blaan and T’boli tribe members in South Cotabato province were elated after the Ombudsman dismissed the corruption charges against a renowned tribal leader. He was earlier accused of mishandling of government funds, for them a landmark dispensation of justice benefiting their communities......»»
Sandigan affirms Benguet ex-cashier’s 89-year sentence
The Sandiganbayan has affirmed the conviction of a former cashier of the Benguet provincial government for multiple counts of malversation of public funds over a cash shortage amounting to P4.08 million......»»
2 Best Ways to Save Up for Something
Sometimes, you find yourself unable to afford something you desire. While resorting to debt might seem convenient, it’s far from ideal. Saving money is a superior alternative, albeit challenging. Often, the struggle lies in maintaining savings, as funds intended for one purpose end up diverted elsewhere. We’re all familiar with the difficulty of saving money. […].....»»
SEC formally asks NTC to block Binance
In a letter to the NTC, SEC Chairperson Emilio Aquino says Binance 'poses a threat to the security of the funds of investing Filipinos'.....»»
BDO funds 28 green projects from P52.7 billion bond proceeds
Around 28 green projects benefitted from the first ASEAN sustainability bond issuance of BDO Unibank Inc. in January 2022, bolstering the bank’s sustainability commitment......»»