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A tale of ‘pork-barrel’ era

The first time I met Senator Jinggoy Estrada was while he was still mayor of San Juan City on June 30,1998 when he attended the inaugural of his father, former president Joseph Estrada. At that time, I was still a reporter covering Malacañang Palace. As it turned out, it was the first and last time I saw mayor Jinggoy inside the Palace grounds......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Mavy Legaspi sees no problem with Darren Espanto, Kyline Alcantara shipping

Kapuso actor Mavy Legaspi sees no problem with former love team partner Kyline Alcantara being "shipped" or teased with Darren Espanto......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

‘Long ways to go’: Cone still sees room for improvement after Gilas rout

Coach Tim Cone sees both the good and the bad in Gilas Pilipinas' 30-point demolition of Hong Kong at the start of the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

DMW’s new 10-point agenda to run on lesser 2024 budget

New Department of Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac will prioritize overseas Filipino workers' protection and financial leverage despite his agency receiving a lower budget this year by some P2.935 billion......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

Touring Osaka, Kyoto, and Nara on a budget

Touring Osaka, Kyoto, and Nara on a budget.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024

55% in SEA ready for domestic travel for safe, budget-friendly destinations

55% in SEA ready for domestic travel for safe, budget-friendly destinations.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

B.C. s Filipino community celebrates federal budget nod to new cultural centre

Members of British Columbia's Filipino community say they're happy to see support in this week's federal budget to build a centre for their community......»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024

DA proposes over P500 billion budget for 2025

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is proposing a P513.81 billion budget next year, more than double its current allocation of P208.58 billion to improve the country’s food security......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 20th, 2024

House of Representatives ratifies bicam report on P3.002-T national budget for 2016

MANILA, Dec. 17 (PNA) — The House of Representatives assured there will be no reenactment of this year’s national budget by ratifying Wednesday night the bicameral conference committee report on House Bill........»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinestodaRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

Budget shortfall unlikely to return to pre-COVID-19 level — DBCC

Nearly two years into the term of the Marcos administration, government economists acknowledged that reducing the country’s budget deficit would take longer than initially projected amid the need to still support key programs despite a limited fiscal space, with returning to pre-COVID levels unlikely to happen in the short-term......»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

Budget shortfall unlikely to return to pre-COVID-19 level — DBCC

Nearly two years into the term of the Marcos administration, government economists acknowledged that reducing the country’s budget deficit would take longer than initially projected amid the need to still support key programs despite a limited fiscal space, with returning to pre-COVID levels unlikely to happen in the short-term......»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

Budget shortfall unlikely to return to pre-COVID-19 level — DBCC

Nearly two years into the term of the Marcos administration, government economists acknowledged that reducing the country’s budget deficit would take longer than initially projected amid the need to still support key programs despite a limited fiscal space, with returning to pre-COVID levels unlikely to happen in the short-term......»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

Government budget back to deficit in February

The government reverted back to a budget deficit in February after a quick surplus at the start of the year, but a narrower gap can still be expected as the tax season draws near......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

Xinhua world economic news summary at 0900 GMT, April 1

MANILA -- The Philippine government's budget deficit increased to 164.7 billion pesos (2.93 billion U.S. dollars) in February, the country's Bureau of the Treasury said Monday. "The wider budget gap stemmed from the 22.14 percent year-over-year increase in expenditures, matched with moderate revenue growth of 5.73 percent," the bureau said. With the February turnout, the bureau said the year-to-date fiscal balan.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

Low subsidy forces LRTA to cut budget for train rehab

The Light Rail Transit Authority is cutting its budget for the restoration of trains to make the most of the lower subsidy given to the agency this year......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 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

Espinoza: No budget for coastal roads?

Espinoza: No budget for coastal roads?.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 13th, 2024

Unprogrammed appropriations boosted 2023 budget by P374 billion

The government has included a P374-billion additional program, on top of the P5.268 trillion national budget in 2023, the bulk of which were unprogrammed appropriations......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 12th, 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