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DBM releases P716.15-M to replenish DSWD disaster fund

Manila, Oct. 9 -- The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved the release of PHP716.15 million to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to replenish its Quick Response... Read More


Study needed on proposed one-month tax holiday - SAPIEA chief

Manila, Oct. 9 -- Malacanang on Thursday said the government will carefully study a proposal of Senator Erwin Tulfo to grant a one-month tax holiday to help boost public confidence and ease the burden... Read More


Palace: Zero unprogrammed funds 'not possible,' needed for emergencies

Manila, Oct. 8 -- Malacanang on Wednesday said the government cannot fully scrap unprogrammed appropriations (UA), noting that these funds are necessary for emergencies and unforeseen expenses. This ... Read More


Marcos unveils $207-M petroleum, hydrogen gas exploration deals

Manila, Oct. 8 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday led the signing of eight new Petroleum Service Contracts (PSCs) worth USD207 million to boost the country's energy security and reduce ... Read More


DBM: Lifetime ban on erring contractors under new procurement law

Manila, Oct. 8 -- The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on Wednesday pushed for the strict enforcement of the lifetime blacklisting clause under Republic Act 12009 or the New Government Procur... Read More


Marcos: Gov't has more honest workers; corruption not typical

Manila, Oct. 7 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said the government remains largely composed of honest and hardworking public servants, emphasizing that corruption should not define the country's ... Read More


PBBM: Education, social programs to steer admin's remaining years

Manila, Oct. 7 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Tuesday his administration would focus on strengthening social protection and improving education in the remaining years of his term, saying th... Read More


PBBM aware, but not worried of reported 'coup' talks - Palace

Manila, Oct. 7 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has long been aware of reports about alleged attempts by certain factions to push for a coup d'etat, but Malacanang on Tuesday said he is not alarme... Read More


'Tent City' for Cebu quake victims in motion - PBBM

MANILA, Oct. 6 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said evacuation "tent cities" are now being set up in Cebu to shelter residents displaced by the 6.9 magnitude earthquake that struck the province o... Read More


PBBM: Gov't must act fast, stay until disaster-hit areas recover

Mania, Oct. 6 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday emphasized that government disaster response should be immediate, sustained, and focused on helping affected communities reach stability. ... Read More