The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) expressed optimism that Congress will soon approve the controversial Freedom of Information (FOI) Bill and the Budget Modernization Bill under the administration of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. House Plenary (Ellson Quismorio/MANILA BULLETIN) DBM Assistant Secretary Rolando Toledo said that a “push from …
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The signing of Executive Order 33 by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. strengthens the government’s battle against money laundering, terrorism financing and proliferation financing, the Anti-Money Laundering Council said over the weekend. “… This demonstrates the Philippine government’s strong high level political commitment to strengthen the country’s Anti Money Laundering/Counter Terrorism …
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WASHINGTON, D.C.: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will seek talks with Southeast Asian nations next week to push back on China, a top aide said Friday. Blinken will travel to Jakarta for talks with foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), flying straight from Lithuania where he …
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President Marcos wants military to catch up, be back on track in 2 yrs amid security threats President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. wants the Armed Forces of the Philippines to modernize faster and catch up with the rest of the world following the setback caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. “Kung ano …
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CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The continuous military operations may have weakened the New People’s Army but ending the insurgency not just in Mindanao but also in the entire country will only be accomplished if the local government units will provide good governance. PHILIPPINE National Police chief Police Gen. Benjamin …
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THE Italian Navy ship Francesco Morosini arrived in Manila on Saturday, signaling the start of improved military cooperation between Italy and the Philippines. Italian Ambassador to the Philippines Marco Clemente said in a news conference aboard the Morosini that the 144-meter multipurpose patrol vessel would participate in a joint exercise …
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THE government is ready for the negative effects of the El Niño phenomenon on the economy, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) assured the public on Saturday. Speaking at the Saturday News Forum in Quezon City, NEDA Undersecretary Rosemarie Edillon said, however, that the impact of the long-dry spell …
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PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday signed a new law that condones over P57 billion worth of loans of more than 600,000 farmers who are agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs). Republic Act (RA) 11953, which writes off “all principal loans, unpaid amortization and interests, and exempting payment of estate tax on …
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The reservoir level at Angat Dam, the major source of water for Metro Manila and surrounding provinces, fell below the minimum operating level Saturday morning, data from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration showed. PAGASA said that as of 6 a.m. Saturday, the water level at Angat Dam …
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Defense chief Austin hits ‘coercive, risky’ behavior near Ayungin Shoal CHINESE SWARMS. In these photos handed out Friday, the Armed Forces Western Command shows some of the 48 Chinese Navy, Coast Guard, and fishing vessels spotted swarming the Iroquois Reef in the West Philippine Sea. AFP Wescom photo US Defense …
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