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Senate okays P5.268 trillion budget

But slashes P152.67 million in intel funds from 4 departments, agencies The Senate on Wednesday approved on third and final reading the P5.268 trillion national...

Congress sets budget OK for signing into law by Dec.

Lawmakers expect President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will be able to sign the 2023 budget into law by mid-December, Senator Juan Edgardo Angara said over...

Senate okays P5-trillion budget unanimously

With 22 "yes" and zero negative votes, senators approved Wednesday on third and final reading the Senate version of the proposed  P5-trillion national budget...

Senate sets budget approval by December 1

Senate President Vicente Sotto III said Wednesday the Upper Chamber intended to pass the proposed P5.024-trillion national budget for 2022 by Dec. 1 after...

More funds for state schools pushed

In anticipation of the likely expansion of face-to-face classes in more schools next year, the Senate Committee on Finance is pushing for an increase in...

Congress back to work, vows to ratify budget

Congress is resuming its sessions today to give priority to the ratification of the P5.024-trillion national budget for 2022. “Our commitment is to ensure that...

Private schools’ groups laud Senate passage of income tax bill

The country’s largest associations of private schools have welcomed the Senate’s approval on third and final reading of Senate Bill No. 2407, which aims...

Solon wants annual medical check to detect deadly sickness

Senator Juan Edgardo Angara said Filipinos, regardless of social status, should avail themselves of annual medical checks to catch early critical ailments. “The right to...

‘Bayanihan 2 perks still valid’

The  law extending the availability of appropriations under Bayanihan 2 expired Wednesday, but Sen. Juan Edgardo Angara stressed Thursday many of its provisions would...

‘PH to prosper by exporting complex, diverse products’

Senator Juan Edgardo Angara Angara said the Philippines has the potential to become a more prosperous nation if it is able to take full...

Bill eases LGU vaccine buy

The President will certify as urgent a bill exempting local government units (LGUs) from procurement rules when purchasing COVID-19 vaccines, the country’s vaccine czar...

Sinovac only choice for vax

The COVID-19 vaccine from China’s Sinovac will be the only option until the middle of the year, the Palace said Tuesday. “Until the vaccines from...

Budget OK major feat for Senate

The passage of the P4.5-billion budget for 2021, seen to drive the country’s pandemic response and recovery efforts, is the biggest accomplishment of the...

Aid will continue to flow, workers assured

Workers affected by disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic will continue to receive assistance from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) next year...
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