Escudero backs DepEd budget cut while House awaits ‘guidance’
Senate President Francis Escudero supports reducing the Department of Education’s budget due to unused funds. The House awaits guidance as stakeholders debate the impact.
Senate President Francis Escudero supports reducing the Department of Education’s budget due to unused funds. The House awaits guidance as stakeholders debate the impact.
The Philippines reports its first mpox-related death since August among 52 cases. Health officials confirm the death was due to an underlying condition, not the virus itself.
Mary Jane Veloso, a Filipina imprisoned in Indonesia for 14 years, returns home on December 18. Convicted of drug trafficking, she avoided execution thanks to diplomatic efforts and claims of being a trafficking victim. Her return ends a long legal battle.
PhilHealth refutes claims that a PHP 138 million budget is for a Christmas party, clarifying its allocation for a 30th anniversary celebration in 2025. Critics demand transparency regarding the health insurer’s spending plans.
A historic discovery in the Philippines reveals the first hermaphroditic green mussel in Palawan’s Malampaya Sound. Explore the details of this significant finding.
Vice President Sara Duterte faces scrutiny over her handling of P612 million in confidential funds. Lawmakers question transparency as calls for accountability grow.
A petition led by Senator Aquilino Pimentel III challenges the transfer of PHP 9 billion from PhilHealth to the national treasury. The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in January 2025, reflecting concerns over constitutional violations and public health funding. Meanwhile, the bicameral conference committee addresses the 2025 General Appropriations Bill amidst economic and health challenges.
A House investigation reveals 405 out of 677 recipients of VP Sara Duterte’s confidential funds lack records in the PSA database, sparking concerns over transparency and accountability. The inquiry seeks to address possible discrepancies in fund distribution.
The House committee has requested the Philippine Statistics Authority to verify the identities of 677 recipients of Vice President Sara Duterte’s confidential funds, amid impeachment complaints alleging misuse.
In November, Philippine inflation reached 2.5% due to storm impacts and a weak peso affecting food and import costs. Central bank eases concerns, supporting economic recovery efforts.