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Andaya ready on Diokno’s ‘budget’

The chairman of the House of Representatives’ committee on appropriations has volunteered to brief Palace officials on embattled Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno’s alleged anomalous...

PH to become Asia’s next success story

Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno said the Philippines will remain one of the fastest growing economies in Southeast Asia and in the world.  “In the next...

House bent on probing budget mess

Camarines Sur Rep. Rolando Andaya Jr. on Saturday said the congressional investigation on the alleged budget irregularities involving Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno would resume...

Let’s bring it on

Coming to one’s senses, quoting Camarines Sur Rep. Rolando Andaya Jr., may well be an understatement­—but the release of funds for salary increases for...

House minority wants Diokno probed

House Minority Leader Danilo Suarez is urging Majority Leader Rolando Andaya Jr. to summon Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno should he ignore the panel hearing...

A deep scar

"God, what a country!"     Despite their return to their rightful place, the Balangiga bells of Eastern Samar continue to ring with controversy. United States soldiers took...

Reenacted budget set to delay infra projects

The failure of Congress to approve the 2019 budget before the end of the year will result in the delayed implementation of new infrastructure...

‘18 foreign investment flows likely to top $10b

BUDGET Secretary Benjamin Diokno expressed optimism the net inflow of foreign direct investments this year will surpass the record $10-billion last year, given the...

Not budging on the budget

Lest we are accused of bias, this column will start by giving the government side on the proposed P3.757-trillion national budget for 2019. First, Budget...

DBM issues guidelines on 2019 GAA

The Department of Budget and Management has ordered government agencies to procure goods and services under the proposed 2019 General Appropriations Act in the...

Arroyo pushes five measures to tame inflation

Speaker Gloria Macapagal Arroyo recommended at least five measures to address inflation during a recent meeting with the country’s top economic managers, Budget Secretary...

Budget seeks review of ruling on LGU share

Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno said Wednesday the national government will appeal a recent Supreme Court decision on the Internal Revenue Allotment of local government...

Sona speech done in 35 minutes–Palace

President Rodrigo Duterte will deliver and finish his State-of-the-Nation Address on July 23 in 35 minutes, officials said Tuesday. Duterte is known for deviating from...

Inflation likely accelerated to 4.9% in June–DoF

Inflation rate in June likely accelerated to 4.9 percent from 4.6 percent in May because of base effects, education expenses and the increase in...
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