DBM fund releases top P3 trillion, exceeding 60% of 2022 budget
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THE Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said on Thursday that it had released over P3 trillion to government agencies and local…
Farmer, fisherfolk registry contains 5.4M beneficiaries
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THE government stands to pay out fuel and fertilizer subsidies and other benefits to more than 5.4 million farmers and fisherfolk in…
Manila Water to tap Laguna de Bay, wells, Marikina River in dry season
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PHILSTAR MANILA WATER Co., Inc. said it is preparing to tap Laguna de Bay, deep wells, and the Marikina River during the…
Philippines eyes lifting of coronavirus lockdown
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DINERS at a restaurant in Eastwood Mall in Libis, Quezon City enjoy their food as barriers were removed on the first day…
Political analysts seek party-list system revamp
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PHILSTAR THE COMMISSION on Elections (Comelec) should review the country’s party-list system, which critics say has been dominated by big business and…
PAGCOR can suspend cockfights without Palace OK — senators
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THE PHILIPPINE Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) can suspend online cockfighting operations without presidential approval if it has been recommended by the…
Solons back fuel excise tax suspension bill, call on DBCC to convene
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PHILIPPINE STAR/ MICHAEL VARCAS MARIKINA Rep. Stella Luz A. Quimbo said Thursday that she supports the passage of a bill that would…
Bangsamoro gov’t, UNDP partner for expanded e-governance program
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THE BANGSAMORO regional government has signed a partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for the region-wide expansion of a project…
Port Barton Corp. wins tax case vs BIR
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THE COURT of Tax Appeals (CTA) granted the appeal of Port Barton Development Corp. to set aside its value-added tax (VAT) and…
Manila mayor favors postponement of barangay elections
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MANILA MAYOR and presidential bet Francisco “Isko” M. Domagoso said election for the barangay level, the smallest political unit in the Philippine…