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ULAP BACKS DBM’S ROADSHOW FOR LOCAL BUDGET EXECS

Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) president Dax Cua voiced his support for the Department of Budget and Management’s plan to conduct a series of roadshows on public financial management (PFM) to help budget officers learn proper fund management. “We are fully supportive of this initiative by the DBM. We have been constantly […]

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ESCUDERO CO-AUTHORS TULFO’S POLICE BODYCAM BILL

Senator Chiz Escudero has co-authored a bill filed by his colleague, Senator Raffy Tulfo, that mandates law enforcement personnel to use body-worn cameras (bodycams) during police operations and other activities to ensure transparency and strengthen evidence quality. Senate Bill (SB) 2199 or the “Body-worn Camera Act” covers police operations, including service of warrants of arrest, […]

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CSC SETS REMINDERS FOR 20 AUGUST EXAMINEES

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) issued reminders for examinees of the upcoming Career Service Examination-Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT) on Sunday, 20 August 2023. “We urge all exam takers to check CSC Examination Advisory No. 08, s. 2023 regarding the school assignment and important reminders to ensure the smooth flow of our exam on Sunday. […]

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PUNISH AGRI SMUGGLERS, STOP PRICE SURGE — LEE

Amid mounting evidence of the potential hoarding of agricultural goods like rice and onions, AGRI Party-list Cong. Wilbert T. Lee on Thursday emphasized the need to actively enforce the Anti-Agricultural Smuggling Act to punish smugglers, hoarders, price manipulators and government employees and officials who take part in this crime, and reiterated the urgency of passing […]

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NATIONAL DEBT ALARMS PIMENTEL

By the end of 2024, each Filipino carries a debt burden of P141K. Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel III expressed grave concerns regarding the rapid escalation of the country’s national debt, which is on track to reach an unprecedented P15.8 trillion by the end of the coming year, burdening every Filipino with a staggering debt […]

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FEES SET FOR CSC REQUESTED RECORDS THROUGH COURIER

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has announced that fees will be applicable for requests involving the delivery of CSC records and documents through courier services. In accordance with CSC Resolution No. 2200662, titled “Prescribing the Fee for the Delivery of Requested Civil Service Commission Records/Documents through Courier Service,” which was promulgated on 13 December 2022 […]

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ESCUDERO BATS FOR IMPROVED TAX COLLECTION

Senator Chiz Escudero maintained that improving the collection efficiency of the government as well as fighting graft and corruption should be its top priority over plans to raise taxes so as not to put additional burdens in the lives of the already “overtaxed” Filipinos amid soaring prices of basic and prime commodities. Guesting on GMA-7’s […]

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EXPANDED 4Ps ACT TO BREAK POVERTY CYCLE, SAYS LEE

AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee on Monday lauded the passage on second reading by the House of Representatives of the measure which seeks to amend Republic Act No. 11310, or the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) Act, by providing capacity building—specifically education, entrepreneurship training, and skills upgrading—for adult beneficiaries. Lee, the principal author and […]

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ESCUDERO BACKS DIGITAL CAMPAIGN VS FAKE NEWS

Senator Chiz Escudero said he is backing the digital campaign of the government to combat fake news on the internet. Escudero, however, cautioned against introducing additional modules or subjects on the matter in the existing curricula of students in all levels, saying the plan needs thorough study and consultation before this can be incorporated. “Magandang […]

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BONG GO LAUDS SUCCESSFUL 2023 PALARONG PAMBANSA

Senator Bong Go extended his praise and support to all participants and organizers of the 2023 Palarong Pambansa, which was held in Marikina City, Metro Manila, from July 29 to August 5. Go, serving as the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Sports, hailed the successful execution of the event, overcoming challenges including inclement weather. […]