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Group demands accounting of Cebu City COVID-19 funds

CEBU CITY, Philippines—A coalition is demanding transparency and accountability for the budget allocated for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic response here.  The Freedom Debt Coalition composed of various cause-oriented groups in the city said there is a need to show the public a transparent liquidation of the P3.5 billion funds for the pandemic response since […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  balitaRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

‘DOH has P40 billion excess funds that can fund senior health care’

As the House of Representatives tries to find ways to improve the measly allocation for the health care of senior citizens, it turns out that the Department of Health has “excess funds” to support such a program......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

DBM: P1.95 billion calamity funds released in February

Up to P1.95 billion in calamity funds was released last month to finance various disaster relief operations......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 8th, 2024

Marcos approves release of P9.7 billion unprogrammed funds for DPWH projects

President Marcos has approved the release of P9.7 billion from the unprogrammed funds for public works and road repair whose original budget was slashed and included in the P60 billion in last-minute insertions in the 2024 national budget by some members of the House of Representatives......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Capitol prepares funds for farmers affected by dry spell

Capitol prepares funds for farmers affected by dry spell.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

More Funds Needed For Cebu Brt Project

More Funds Needed For Cebu Brt Project.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

‘Practically begging:’ District rep rues meager DepEd funds for new classrooms

Days after the Department of Education cited progress in solving classroom shortages, a House representative vented his fury at being given just enough funds in his poverty-stricken district to build 13 new classrooms out of a backlog of over 700......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

Stocks move in step with Asia-wide rally

Local stocks recovered yesterday, moving in step with Asian peers, ahead of US inflation data that could influence the Federal Reserve’s thinking on rate cuts, while the crypto world got a boost after exchange-traded funds to track Bitcoin were approved in the United States......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

Philippines to intensify measures vs tobacco use

The Philippines has vowed to intensify its measures against tobacco use, in line with an international treaty that seeks to address what it called the “tobacco epidemic.” .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2024

Malacanang exec says gov’t still have funds for relief, rehab efforts

By Joann Santiago MANILA, Dec. 16 (PNA) — A Palace official on Wednesday said the government continues to have budgetary provisions to address needs of calamity victims. In a briefing, Presidential Communications........»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinestodaRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

DavNor vice guv denies involvement in ayuda scam

The Vice Governor of Davao del Norte has denied any involvement in the alleged ayuda scam following claims made during a Senate hearing chaired by Senator Ronald Bato Dela Rosa. The hearing revealed that public officials in Davao de Oro and Davao del Norte were linked to illegally using cash assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and funds from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) for political campaigns. Vice Governor De Carlo Oyo Uy refuted the allegations, stating that there is no truth to the claims. In response, Governor Edwin Kuya Gov Jubahib emphasized that he was protecting the welfare of his constituents and the country's budget. He called for the punishment of those involved. The governor had previously requested an investigation into the ayuda scam after individuals in the provinces received less than the intended assistance. The vice governor announced plans for a separate investigation to clear his name and clarified that the DSWD is solely responsible for the identification, assessment, validation, and distribution of cash assistance to beneficiaries......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Cha-cha not among Senate priority measures – Zubiri

The controversial Resolution of Both Houses 6 that proposes to amend the 1987 Constitution was not included in the Senate’s priority measures on the last stretch of the second regular session of the present Congress......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024

More Power offers relief measures amid power outages in Iloilo City

More Power offers relief measures amid power outages in Iloilo City.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024

Employers urged: Observe measures vs heat stress

Employers urged: Observe measures vs heat stress.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

CCLEX safety enhancements pushed after US bridge tragedy

Cebu City, Philippines — In light of recent events, a call for increased CCLEX safety measures has been made to the Cebu Cordova Link Expressway Corporation (CCLEC) by a Cebu City legislator. Councilor Rey Gealon penned a resolution urging CCLEC to implement precautionary measures at the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway to prevent disasters, considering the high.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

SRA allots P66-M fund for El Niño mitigation measures

SRA allots P66-M fund for El Niño mitigation measures.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

San Carlos to implement mitigating measures vs El Niño

San Carlos to implement mitigating measures vs El Niño.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

Commission calls for stronger measures protecting battered women

Commission calls for stronger measures protecting battered women.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 3rd, 2024

Measures to cushion El Niño’s impact in Pangasinan still in place

Measures to cushion El Niño’s impact in Pangasinan still in place.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

Himamaylan ramps up measures vs effects of dry spell

Himamaylan ramps up measures vs effects of dry spell.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024