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A republic reduced to transactions
THE Philippine budget has always been political, but rarely has it been so systematized. Behind the 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA) lies an internal mechanism known as the BBM Parametric Formula — “baselined, balanced and managed.” Framed as a technocratic solution… Read More
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House okays bill institutionalizing aid in crisis situations
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives approved House Bill 6636 which aims to institutionalize the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development.The bill hurdled third and final reading during plenary session… Read More
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DND scores China’s attacks against fishers
THE Department of National Defense (DND) on Tuesday denounced the “dangerous and inhumane” actions of the Chinese maritime forces against Filipino fishermen in the vicinity of Escoda (Sabina) Shoal over the weekend.The DND reiterated that China’s claims of indisputable sovereignty… Read More
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Senate approves Cadena bill
THE Senate on Monday approved on third and final reading Senate Bill (SB) 1506 putting the national budget process on a digital platform to promote transparency and ward off graft and corruption.Voting 17-0-0, the senators passed the proposed Citizen Access… Read More
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Pangilinan replaces Padilla as Senate constitutional amendments chair
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Kiko Pangilinan is the new chairman of the Senate committee on constitutional amendments and revision of codes, replacing Sen. Robinhood Padilla. The announcement was made during the Senate’s plenary session on Tuesday afternoon.For his part, Pangilinan said he… Read More
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FACT SHEET: Who are running for senator in the 2025 midterm elections?
(Third of three parts) In the upcoming May 12 elections, Filipino voters will choose 12 among 66 candidates for the Senate for a term of six years. The primary job of a senator is to craft pieces of legislation to… Read More
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