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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

‘Imee budget realigning led to millions not receiving 4Ps’

Nearly 4.3 million poor Filipinos were deprived of cash aid under the government’s Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program in 2023 after Sen. Imee Marcos realigned the 4Ps funding of P13 billion in the national budget to another social amelioration program, a member of the House of Representatives said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Cong. Pulong Duterte got P51-B budget in three years

It was his own statement about having his district budget reduced this year that got House members to probe and discover that Davao City First District Representative Paolo ‘Pulong’ Duterte, son of former President Rodrigo Duterte, had received P51 billion in the past years......»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

The Filipino Design Studio- Proudly made in the Philippines - The Manila Times

RETURNING at Mega Fashion Hall this May 2 to 9, SM Megamall's Kultura Filipino Design Studio: Made in the Philippines edition is back and bigger than ever. The event is a welcoming, community-based space that fosters connections between like-minded brands, dedicated to celebrating Filipino culture. The biggest Filipino Design Studio to date, the event is bringing together over 70 guest brands, house labels and social.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

Solve vote-buying problem first, Comelec told

Instead of granting the Commission on Elections additional powers that could regulate candidates’ use of social media, the Comelec should focus on addressing the perennial problem of vote-buying first, Lanao del Norte Rep. Khalid Dimaporo said Wednesday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

The Spanish golden visa

During the meeting of the Council of Ministers last month, the ministers reached a consensus to end the practice of granting golden visas to people who purchase properties worth 500,000 euros or more......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

Groups hail SC decision granting amparo petition for ex-Bayan Muna solon

In the decision released on Tuesday, the Supreme Court said that red-tagging and guilt by association threatens an individual’s right to life, liberty and security......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

Marcos tightens protocol plate issuance to curb misuse

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has issued an order regulating the granting of protocol license plates to government officials following concerns about the increasing prevalence of low-numbered plates......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024

CA reverses Ombudsman s dismissal order of ex-MIAA execs

In granting Chiong and Montalbo’s petition, the Court of Appeals said that it found that the Ombudsman’s decision “lack factual basis and substantial support in evidence.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

Recto bats for tax, tariff relief for hybrids

Finance Secretary Ralph Recto is in favor of granting reduced excise tax and preferential tariff to hybrid vehicles......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

Workers hold pro-wage hike rally today

Workers will mount a protest action today to push for the immediate granting of salary increases whether through legislation or wage order......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Bills vs online piracy to be prioritized with public hearing

Two legislative measures granting additional capability to the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) in curbing online content piracy will be tackled during the recess of the Senate sessions......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

SC affirms ruling granting bail to ex-Masbate lawmaker, Napoles

The Supreme Court (SC) has affirmed a ruling of the Sandiganbayan that allowed businesswoman Janet Lim-Napoles and former Masbate congresswoman Rizalina Seachone-Laneta to post bail in the plunder charges filed against them in connection with the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) or pork scam......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 24th, 2024

SC upholds decision granting Napoles bail in one PDAF case

Pork barrel scam mastermind Janet Lim-Napoles and former Masbate Rep. Rizalina Seachon-Lanete have been allowed to post bail after the Supreme Court dismissed a case related to the Priority Development Assistance Fund......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

Marcos signs expanded Centenarian Law 

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed into law Republic Act 11982 on Monday granting benefits to octogenarians and nonagenarians. The law covers Filipinos residing in the Philippines or abroad......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

Scholarship for agriculture students pushed

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu- Recognizing the vital role of the agriculture sector in food sustainability and local farmer empowerment, a Cebu City councilor proposed an ordinance to provide scholarship grants to students who would pursue agriculture-related programs in college. The proposed legislation, titled “An Ordinance Granting Educational Scholarship Assistance to Qualified Cebu City Residents Pursuing Agriculture-Related.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

House OKs bill revoking franchise of SMNI on final reading

The House Bill which seek to revoke the franchise of Sonshine Media Network International has received 284 yes notes from the members of the House of Representatives......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Van plows into house in Philippines, killing 1, injuring 4

MANILA, March 15 (Xinhua) -- A delivery van plowed into a house along a highway in Quezon province of the Philippines, southeast of Manila, on Friday morning, killing the driver and injuring four others, police said. Police said the freight forwarder closed van truck was traveling to Unisan town from Manila when it crashed into a roadside house around 6 a.m. local time, killing the driver on the spot. A r.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 16th, 2024

Solenn, Nico gipabuhatan og maanindot nga staff house ang mga katabang, driver

“PARANG gusto ko na lang mag-apply at magtrabaho bilang kasambahay kina Solenn Heussaff at Nico Bolzico!” Mao na ang hirit sa uban nga mga netizen sa dihang nalantaw nila ang bongga nga pa-house tour series sa Kapuso actress ug celebrity mom sa iyang YouTube channel. Basaha Pod Ni: Solenn, Nico ipinagawa ng bonggang staff house ang mga kasambahay,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

House moves closer to Cha-cha goal after 6 hearings

The House of Representatives, meeting as a whole committee, took a significant step towards Charter change (Cha-cha) by approving Resolution of Both Houses No. 7 (RBH 7) on Wednesday. This step is similar to endorsing a committee report. House leaders anticipate the next stage, the approval on second reading, to occur next Wednesday or before.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024