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Approved without thinking: P26.7-B ‘mysterious ayuda’

Another last-minute insertion in the 2024 national budget has been bared. The P26.7 billion was slipped in by the bicameral conference committee. Senators and representatives then ratified the bicam report. They are all thus answerable to the people for that hanky-panky......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

House balks at ‘absurd’ Senate allegations about cash aid program

House Senior Deputy Speaker Aurelio Gonzales has also insisted that senators approved the Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita Program during the budget legislation process, calling their line of questioning about its “sudden” appearance in the 2024 budget “absurd.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

Senators question P26.7 billion ‘ayuda’ fund

About P26.7 billion worth of financial assistance under the Department of Social Welfare and Development was questioned by senators yesterday during the continuation of a public hearing on the people’s initiative or PI......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

DSWD duty-bound to implement GAA provisions faithfully – DSWD exec

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Tuesday (February 13) welcomed questions by senators on the Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita Program or AKAP which is funded under the General Appropriations Act (GAA) of 2024. DSWD Undersecretary for Legislative Affairs Fatima Aliah Dimaporo said the agency respects the power of the purse by […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  journalRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

Lakas stalwarts sign pro-Speaker manifesto

Amid rumors of a House leadership change for allegedly using the ayuda cash subsidy to push the people’s initiative signature drive, the ruling Lakas-CMD majority bloc issued a manifesto in support of Speaker Martin Romualdez......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

DSWD practices strict adherence to AICS guidelines – agency official

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) strictly adheres to the implementing guidelines of the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program, Undersecretary for Legislative Liaison and Coordination Group Fatima Aliah Dimaporo said on Tuesday (January 23) during the Senate hearing on the alleged ‘ayuda’ scam. “DSWD personnel practice strict adherence to the […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  journalRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

President Marcos jokes about ayuda for ‘persons without dyowa’

Does a broken heart qualify as a disability?.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

DOJ appeals for patience on Teves, Bantag cases

The Department of Justice yesterday appealed to the public for patience on the cases of former Negros Oriental congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr. and former corrections chief Gerald Bantag, saying efforts are being made to ensure that proper legal processes are followed......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

Government urged to release P2.5 billion public transport cash subsidy

The government should release at the soonest the P2.5 billion in fuel cash subsidy to public transport drivers to cushion the impact of high fuel prices, especially with the latest news about heightened tensions in Israel and Iran, a congressman said......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024

Teves deportation sought after son ‘bribed’ Timorese cop

The Department of Justice is urging Timor-Leste authorities to extradite or deport expelled congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr. after his son allegedly bribed a member of the Timor-Leste police......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

Chinese influx near EDCA sites needs probing – lawmaker

The sudden “aggressive influx” of Chinese nationals near sites of the Philippines-US Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement should be a cause for concern for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Bureau of Immigration (BI), according to a congressman......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

Goma ‘ginamit’ sa pagbebenta ng property

Nag-post si Congressman Richard Gomez sa kanyang social media accounts ng tungkol sa paggamit sa kanya sa isang ‘advertisement’. The post Goma ‘ginamit’ sa pagbebenta ng property first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  balitaRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

Goma ‘ginamit’ sa pagbebenta ng property

Nag-post si Congressman Richard Gomez sa kanyang social media accounts ng tungkol sa paggamit sa kanya sa isang ‘advertisement’. The post Goma ‘ginamit’ sa pagbebenta ng property first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  balitaRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

Goma ‘ginamit’ sa pagbebenta ng property

Nag-post si Congressman Richard Gomez sa kanyang social media accounts ng tungkol sa paggamit sa kanya sa isang ‘advertisement’. The post Goma ‘ginamit’ sa pagbebenta ng property first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  balitaRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

Goma ‘ginamit’ sa pagbebenta ng property

Nag-post si Congressman Richard Gomez sa kanyang social media accounts ng tungkol sa paggamit sa kanya sa isang ‘advertisement’. The post Goma ‘ginamit’ sa pagbebenta ng property first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  balitaRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

Despite survey, Cha-cha should proceed, says congressman

Both houses of Congress should pursue economic Charter amendments despite a Pulse Asia survey early last month showing that 88 percent of Filipinos do not support the initiative, Cagayan de Oro City 2nd District Rep. Rufus Rodriguez said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

Paolo defends Sara, but gets criticized over their silence on WPS issue

Davao City Congressman Paolo Duterte's defense of her sister, Vice President Sara Duterte, for her silence on the recent tensions in the West Philippine Sea drew more criticisms instead......»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsMar 29th, 2024

Teves gets 15 more days in Timor-Leste

The detention of expelled Negros Oriental congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr. in East Timor has been extended by a local court for 15 days following a trial on March 23, Teves’ lawyer Ferdinand Topacio said......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

DILG, PNP preparing for Teves return

Both the Department of Justice and the Philippine National Police are making preparations to secure the detention of expelled Negros Oriental congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr. once he arrives from East Timor where he was arrested on Thursday after months in hiding......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

USC NABC Finals unwraps on Sunday

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The much-awaited finals of the “The Last Dance” North Alumni Basketball Club (NABC) Congressman Bingo Bagtik Matugas Cup of the University of San Carlos (USC) will fire off this weekend at the USC North Campus gymnasium. Four of NABC’s divisions will clash in the finals to determine the champions for this.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024