30 remote public schools to get P12-M learning aid from GSIS

Manila, Jan. 14 -- The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) will donate technology packages and essential learning equipment worth PHP12 million to 30 public schools nationwide under its Adopt-a... Read More

GSIS: Loan-for-stocks proposal under review, member safeguard priority

Manila, Jan. 14 -- The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is studying the Philippine Stock Exchange's (PSE) proposal to allow state-run pension funds to revive loan-for-stocks and similar fina... Read More

Senate set to resume flood control probe Jan. 19

Manila, Jan. 14 -- The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee is set to resume its investigation into alleged flood control anomalies on Jan. 19, Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson said Wednesday. Lac... Read More

Senator renews push to scrap travel tax for economy class passengers

Manila, Jan. 13 -- Senator Raffy Tulfo has renewed his call for the removal of travel tax on Filipinos flying economy class, saying the levy adds an "undue financial burden" to ordinary travelers alre... Read More

Strengthening MSMEs key to sustained job creation

Manila, Jan. 13 -- Sen. Joel Villanueva on Tuesday said strengthening micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) remains key to generating sustained employment, as he urged the government to refocus ... Read More

Sotto: Senator's attendance needed only if vote is crucial

Manila, Jan. 9 -- The Senate may compel a member's attendance only if the senator's vote is deemed crucial, as the chamber generally respects individual decisions on attendance, according to rules. "... Read More

Sotto: Unprogrammed funds constitutional, subject to safeguards

Manila, Jan. 9 -- Senate President Vicente Sotto III on Friday said unprogrammed appropriations (UA) in the 2026 national budget are constitutional and intended as standby funds that may only be relea... Read More

Lower-priced FMRs seen to expand road coverage under 2026 budget

Manila, Jan. 9 -- A planned 20-percent reduction in the cost of farm-to-market roads (FMRs) is expected to allow the government to build more rural roads under the PHP33-billion allocation for FMR pro... Read More

Escudero: VAT exemption on power a targeted relief, not broad tax cut

Manila, Jan. 8 -- Senator Francis Escudero said Thursday that exempting electricity sales from the 12 percent value-added tax (VAT) is a targeted measure that differs from across-the-board tax cuts. ... Read More

P2-B budget key to stabilizing 'siling labuyo' supply

Manila, Jan. 8 -- A PHP2-billion allocation for high-value crops under the 2026 national budget is expected to help stabilize the supply of siling labuyo (small chili pepper) and address recurring pri... Read More

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