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Sara: No political discussions with Marcos Jr., Duterte

Vice President Sara Duterte has neither been discussing with her father, former president Rodrigo Duterte, nor with President Marcos any of her political plans or stand on national issues......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

Drop Cha-Cha bid ‘and everything will be heaven tomorrow,’ Duterte tells Marcos

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 31 January)— Former president Rodrigo Duterte said “everything will be heaven tomorrow” and “happy days are here again” if President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. drops “like a hot potato” attempts to change the 1987 Constitution through People’s Initiative. Duterte, in a press conference Tuesday night at the Grand Men Seng hotel, also […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

QC prosecutor’s office junks ‘grave threats’ rap vs Duterte

The Quezon City Prosecutor’s Office has dismissed the grave threats case filed by ACT Teachers Rep. France Castro against former President Rodrigo Duterte, saying there was insufficient evidence to prove his intent to harm her. Castro accused Duterte of threatening to kill her based on statements he made during two episodes of his show “Gikan sa Masa,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 13th, 2024

Budget surplus unlikely to last – Recto

The record budget surplus in January is unlikely to be sustained over the coming months, more so for the rest of the year, but the government is not worried so long as revenue targets are achieved, according to Finance Secretary Ralph Recto......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

China maintains defence budget growth despite economic travails

Hong Kong, March 12 (ANI): At the 14th National People's Congress, China announced its defence budget for 2024 and interestingly maintained the growth rate of its military expenditure at precisely the same percentage as last year, as Chairman Xi Jinping continues to prioritize the People's Liberation Army (PLA) at the expense of other sectors of government funding. Indeed, according to figures released on the opening day.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

P4.57 trillion in agency budget released

Nearly 80 percent of the record P5.768 trillion budget for the year has been released as the government ramps up implementation of various programs......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 8th, 2024

Adjusting Your Budget for Unforeseen Circumstances

Life throws curveballs, and sometimes those curveballs will hit your wallet hard. From unexpected medical bills to car repairs more than what you allocated under “car maintenance,” unforeseen circumstances can disrupt your carefully crafted budget. There are ways to go about this, though. Here are some ways you can adjust your spending plan effectively when […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

How safe is our space?

Safe Spaces Act (Bawal Bastos Law) or the Republic Act No. 11313 was enacted into law in April 2019. It was signed by former President Rodrigo Duterte to increase protection against sexual harassment whether online or in the physical space. This covers all forms of gender-based sexual harassment (GBSH) committed in public spaces, educational or training institutions, workplaces, and online spaces......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 18th, 2024

PH still has no cancer treatment, prevention research fund

THE signing of the National Integrated Cancer Control Act (Nicca) into law on February 14, 2019 by former President Rodrigo R. Duterte was welcomed by various civil society groups, patient support organizations, and medical societies......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

CHED Commissioner Darilag suspended

Suspended CHED official Aldrin Darilag was designated to the position by former President Rodrigo Duterte in 2019......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

6 UN experts sound alarm over Philippine government’s ‘unchecked’ anti-terror powers

The UN experts counted at least 24 alleged victims of rights violations from the government’s counter-terrorism efforts from 2019 to 2023 — which covers the second half of the Duterte administration and Marcos’ first year in office......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

ERC OKs limited use of LNG for Meralco, FGEN

The Energy Regulatory Commission has allowed First Gas Power Corp. and FPG Corp. to use liquefied natural gas as an alternative fuel supply source for the Sta. Rita and San Lorenzo gas plants “in the case of the occurrence of a fuel supply force majeure event.”.....»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 30th, 2024

House panel OKs tax breaks for companies hiring senior citizens

Under the bill, companies hiring elderly workers can avail of a 25% tax reduction of the amount paid to salaries, wages and benefits and trainings for senior citizens. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 19th, 2024

Government OKs higher 60,000 MT potato imports at lower tariff

The Philippines has allowed the entry of more imported potatoes used for making chips and french fries at a lower tariff to meet the growing demand for the raw material by local snack manufacturers......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Marcos OKs pharma-zones for cheaper generics

To ensure the availability of affordable medicines, President Marcos is pushing for measures to encourage both local and foreign pharmaceutical firms to take part in drug manufacturing in the country......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

Marcos OKs military’s P2-trillion wish list for weapons, equipment

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved the military’s revised wish list for new weaponry and equipment to shore up the country’s defenses against threats, in the face of a rapidly evolving regional security landscape. The updated acquisition plan called “Re-Horizon 3” will focus on “an array of capabilities which will range from.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

Marcos Oks rice subsidies for cops, soldiers

Amid rumors of destabilization, President Marcos yesterday reaffirmed his commitment to promote the welfare of uniformed personnel and their families and announced the approval of funding for rice and health care benefits......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

DA wants P35 billion budget for rice program next year

The Department of Agriculture is seeking a 15 percent increase in the budget of its national rice program next year to further boost local rice production and ensure country’s food st.....»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

Kinapos sa budget: Reader’s Digest UK tinuldukan na

Makalipas ang 86 na taon, nagpaalam na ang Reader's Digest UK. The post Kinapos sa budget: Reader’s Digest UK tinuldukan na first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsMay 7th, 2024