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With the three-fold jump in the volume of electronic fund transfers (EFTs) to 4.065 billion transactions worth over P22 trillion, Camarines Sur Rep. Migz Villafuerte wants Congress to further boost the growth momentum of Philippine e-commerce by writing a law mandating the use of online payments in most official dealings. “The sustained dramatic growth in both volume and value of EFTs cleared […]
The Senate Committee on Finance will exercise rigorous oversight to ensure the proper utilization of the historic ₱1.3 trillion budget for 2026, Senator Win Gatchalian said. Under the General Appropriations Act signed by the President, the education sector received a final allocation of ₱1.35 trillion, the equivalent to 4.4 percent of the country’s gross domestic […]
Senator Chiz Escudero said electricity sales should be exempt from the 12-percent value-added tax (VAT), saying this targeted relief in the power sector under his proposed bill would have immediate impact and ease household and industrial burdens without undermining fiscal stability. Escudero acknowledged the recent remarks of Executive Secretary Ralph Recto, who cautioned against proposals […]
Senator Bong Go dispatched his Malasakit Team in Mandaluyong City to deliver assistance to fire-hit families recently. In a video call, Go said, “Huwag po kayong mawalan ng pag-asa, magtulungan lang po tayo. Sino ba naman ang magtutulungan kundi tayo kapwa Pilipino. Magseserbisyo ako sa inyo sa abot ng aking makakaya.” “Kahit saang sulok kayo ng […]
The Solid North Party-list on Tuesday lauded the recent seizure of around P2.5 billion worth of illicit cigarettes in Batangas and Malabon, saying this would contribute to protecting the livelihood of tobacco farmers that predominantly hail from the north. “Nagpapasalamat tayo sa kapulisan sa pamumuno ni acting chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez, Jr., sa Highway […]
Heightened preparations for the annual Feast of the Black Nazarene, held every January 9, have once again brought public safety to the fore, as millions of devotees are expected to flock to the Minor Basilica and National Shrine of Jesus Nazareno, commonly known as Quiapo Church in Manila, for the Traslación and related religious activities. […]
Local government units are raring to do their part in addressing the country’s classroom backlog after years of dismal performance on the part of the Department of Public Works and Highways, Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines president and Quirino governor Dax Cua said. “We are ready, we are willing, and we are raring […]
A new ₱10-million first-time allocation for the Animal Welfare Supervision and Accreditation Program made it into the 2026 national budget to professionalize animal welfare enforcement by supporting standards, inspections, and accreditation, Senator Kiko Pangilinan said. “Layunin ng programang ito ang mapalawak ang pagtingin at pag-alaga sa mga animal rescues o nasa shelters ng makatao at […]
Camarines Sur (Camsur) Governor LRay Villafuerte sees a good year for Camsureños this 2026 as the provincial government, with the full support of other elective and appointive officials plus sectoral leaders, makes initial headway in his inaugural commitment last year to lead the province to “greater heights” on his watch. Upon assuming office last year following […]
Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III on Monday hailed the enactment of the 2026 General Appropriations Act (GAA) as a genuine “People’s Budget,” as he vowed strict congressional oversight to ensure public funds are spent lawfully, efficiently, and without corruption. The leader of the House of Representatives made the assurance after President Ferdinand R. Marcos […]