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.
President Marcos commits to restoring P10 billion cut from the Department of Education’s budget, emphasizing its importance without using a line-item veto in the 2025 General Appropriations Bill discussions.
The Philippine House of Representatives is investigating former President Rodrigo Duterte for allegedly leading a criminal enterprise through his violent drug war. The inquiry aims to uncover whether Duterte profited from operations meant to combat drugs. Rodrigo Duterte’s presidency is under scrutiny as a House panel investigates his role in a purported “grand criminal enterprise” linked to his drug war. The ongoing inquiry could reshape the political narrative around Duterte and his controversial policies.
Vice President Sara Duterte faces scrutiny over her handling of P612 million in confidential funds. Lawmakers question transparency as calls for accountability grow.
Colonel Hector Grijaldo, former Mandaluyong City police chief, faces arrest by the Philippine House of Representatives after repeated absences from crucial joint committee hearings, raising accountability concerns among public officials.
The DILG requires all local chief executives in the Philippines to report any potential Pogo activities to combat illegal operations following a nationwide ban. The directive ensures that local governments remain vigilant and collaborate with national agencies to monitor and prevent unauthorized gaming activities, safeguarding communities from potential threats.
Vice President Sara Duterte is considering hiring a private security agency, citing trust issues with government security services. This potential move may involve a large security force to ensure her safety, reflecting her current priorities for personal protection.
The Philippines is set to ban all offshore gaming operators by the end of December 2023, spurred by illicit activities. Pagcor warns against underground operations as Pogos face a complete shutdown.
The House committee in the Philippines investigates budget use by the Office of the Vice President and the Department of Education. Concerns arise over the potential misuse of confidential funds, while lawmakers call for thorough scrutiny. Vice President Sara Duterte denies any wrongdoing amidst the ongoing inquiry.
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.