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Lawmaker identifies pattern in VP Sara Duterte’s confidential fund recipients

A lawmaker has pointed out a recurring pattern in the disbursement of confidential funds under Vice President Sara Duterte, highlighting the repeated inclusion of...

PhilHealth clarifies ₱138M budget for 2025 Anniversary, not for Christmas Party

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) denied allegations that it allocated nearly ₱138 million for a Christmas party, stating the budget...

Office of the President Tops 2023 Confidential and Intelligence Fund Usage

The Office of the President under Ferdinand Marcos Jr. recorded the highest spending on confidential and intelligence funds in 2023, amounting to ₱4.57 billion. The...

6 OVP Officials Subpoenaed for Skipping House Probe on Funds

Six officials from the Office of the Vice President (OVP) have been issued subpoenas by the House Good Government and Public Accountability Committee after...

Low September Inflation Opens Door for Ambitious Government Spending – Salceda

House Ways and Means Committee Chairman and Albay Representative Joey Sarte Salceda welcomed the unexpected drop in September 2024 inflation, highlighting its significance for...

Romualdez Warns Against Self-Interest in 2025 Budget as Deliberations Begin

House Speaker Martin Romualdez issued a stern warning to those with personal interests in the proposed national budget for the coming year. In his...

Ph Debt Surpasses P15 Trillion Amidst Rising Government Spending

The Philippines' sovereign debt reached a new record high of P15.689 trillion as of July 30, 2024, according to data released by the Bureau...

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ICC Prosecutors ask appeals chamber to deny Duterte defense request for extra filings

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Sara Duterte, OVP, DepEd officials face plunder complaints over confidential funds

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DILG downplays alleged threats to contractor Sarah Discaya amid flood control probe

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Sandiganbayan rejects bid to merge cases vs. Zaldy Co, DPWH officials over Mindoro flood project

THE Sandiganbayan’s Fifth Division has denied the prosecution’s request...

Sara Discaya to Remain in NBI Detention Pending Court Arrest Warrant

Sara Discaya will continue to stay at the National...