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The national government (NG) is allocating P669.3 million to finance the establishment of the Virology and Vaccine Institute of the Philippines (VIP), the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said. DBM Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said the fiscal year (FY) 2023 National Expenditure Program (NEP) earmarked P250 million for the…
The Office of the Ombudsman’s call for the abolition of the Anti-Red Tape Authority may take a while after the House of Representatives approved early this week the ARTA’s proposed budget for 2023.
(File photo) MANILA - The country's rice supply is seen to surpass consumer demand and there is no reason for the Department of Agriculture to issue import clearances. Senator Imee Marcos, in a statement on Tuesday, said based on data she gathered, no rice importation will happen until next year. "Rice imports will only push down farmgate prices of palay (rice). Our farmers are doing a great job producing more than ample domestic supply," she said. Marcos said the projected 5.13 million metric tons (MT) of locally grown rice in the third quarter is expected to exceed the domestic...
(File photo) MANILA - The judiciary has always enjoyed the support of the Senate and will continue to do so in recognition of its critical role. Senator Sonny Angara, chair of the Committee on Finance, assured during Tuesday's hearing that he will push for the approval of the PHP26.68 billion proposed budget of the Department of Justice (DOJ) and its attached agencies. "It is important that we continuously find ways to improve our justice system, particularly in the resolution of cases," Angara said. "Rest assured, we will do our best to approve your budget given the importa...
The Senate will support the budgetary requirements of the judiciary for next year, consistent to what the Upper Chamber has been doing in previous years, Sen. Sonny Angara said. Angara, who chairs the Senate Committee on Finance, made this assurance during the hearing on the proposed 2023 budg