PBBM signs law reorganizing NEDA into new department
By Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos. April 11, 2025; Philippine News Agency https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1247979 MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has signed into […]
New gov’t procurement law IRR approved – DBM
By Darryl John Esguerra, February 5, 2025; Philippine News Agency https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1243358 MANILA – The Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic […]
Senate to prioritize rightsizing bill; Gatchalian raises serious concern
By Inquirer Staff, January 9, 2025; Inquirer.net https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2022682/on-senate-prioritizing-the-rightsizing-bill-concerns-raised-by-gatchalian MANILA, Philippines — The Senate leadership ensured on Wednesday that the proposal […]
House targets to pass 2025 budget by Sept. 25
By Filane Mikee Cervantes, September 12, 2024; Philippine News Agency https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1233226 MANILA – The House of Representatives is targeting the […]
Water resources department expected to boost access to sanitation services
By Sheldeen Joy Talavera, August 6, 2024; BusinessWorld https://www.bworldonline.com/economy/2024/08/06/612542/water-resources-department-expected-to-boost-access-to-sanitation-services/ THE creation of a Water department will concentrate responsibilities currently held […]
DBM orders swift issuance of guidelines for gov’t pay hike
By Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos, August 3, 2024; Philippine News Agency https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1230413 MANILA – Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman on Saturday ordered the […]
Marcos signs laws to improve gov’t procurement system, curb online scams
By Luisa Cabato, July 20, 2024; Philippine Daily Inquirer https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1962909/marcos-signs-laws-to-improve-govt-procurement-system-curb-online-scams#:~:text=In%20a%20ceremony%20at%20the,more%20economical%20and%20responsive%20process. Manila, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. approved the New […]
Bills, bills, bills: Congress plays catch-up with priority bills as 2025 elections loom
By RG Cruz, July 15, 2024; ABS-CBN News https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/7/15/bills-bills-bills-congress-plays-catch-up-with-priority-bills-as-2025-elections-loom-1619 More than 2 years into President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr’s 6-year term, […]
DBCC proposes P6.352-T nat’l budget for 2025
By Filane Mikee Cervantes, June 27, 2024; Philippine News Agency https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1227844 MANILA – The inter-agency Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) has […]
Congress to pass 20 priority bills
By Alexis Romero, June 26, 2024; Philippine Star https://qa.philstar.com/headlines/2024/06/26/2365682/congress-pass-20-priority-bills MANILA, Philippines — Lawmakers yesterday committed to pass 20 priority measures […]