Tag: 2025 Budget
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House Leaders Assure Supreme Court: 2025 Budget is Above Board, No ‘Blank Checks’ Here!
In a bold statement from the heart of Manila, leaders of the House of Representatives have thrown down the gauntlet, asserting their full compliance with the Supreme Court’s request for the 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA) and the current year’s budget documents. They are brimming with confidence that the Supreme Court’s scrutiny will reveal no…
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PhilHealth-Bicol Promises Robust Health Benefits with PHP4.1 Billion Allocation for 2025
LEGAZPI CITY – The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) in the Bicol region has reassured its members of ample financial resources to meet their healthcare needs in 2025. At a recent ‘Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas’ forum held at the regional office in Legazpi City, Albay, PhilHealth-5 Vice President Alberto Manduriao announced a PHP4.1 billion budget…
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Philippine Senate Passes Bill to Boost Internet Access and Digital Infrastructure
In a unanimous decision, the Philippine Senate has passed a crucial bill on February 5, 2025, aimed at revolutionizing the nation’s digital landscape. The ‘Konektadong Pinoy Act,’ or Senate Bill No. 2699, was certified as urgent by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., highlighting its importance in enhancing digital infrastructure and expanding data transmission services across…
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Supreme Court Orders Congress and Executive to Respond to Challenge Against 2025 Budget
The Supreme Court has issued a directive to both Congress and the Executive branch to provide their comments on a legal challenge against the constitutionality of the General Appropriations Act (GAA) of 2025, known as RA 12116. This directive came during a full court session on Tuesday, where the justices reviewed a petition for certiorari…
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Malacañang Confirms 2025 Budget Cleansed of Unnecessary Expenses
MANILA – The Presidential Palace has confirmed that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has meticulously removed all unnecessary items from the 2025 national budget, ensuring it aligns with the country’s key priorities. This announcement came in response to criticisms from the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), who had expressed concerns over the budget’s…
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Marcos Jr. Labels Supreme Court Challenge to 2025 Budget as Destabilization Tactic
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has accused those challenging the 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA) in the Supreme Court of attempting to destabilize the government. Speaking in Lapu-Lapu City, Marcos expressed that there is no backup plan should the court rule against the budget, suggesting that such a ruling would effectively halt government operations, which…
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Marcos Claims Supreme Court Challenge to 2025 Budget is Destabilization Tactic
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has accused those challenging the 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA) in the Supreme Court of attempting to destabilize the government. Speaking in Lapu-Lapu City, Marcos expressed that there is no backup plan should the court rule against the budget, suggesting that such a ruling would effectively halt government operations, which…
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President Marcos Jr. Insists No Blank Items in 2025 Budget Amid Legal Scrutiny
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. firmly stated on Thursday that the 2025 national budget does not include any blank items, amidst ongoing legal challenges against the General Appropriations Act (GAA) in the Supreme Court. Addressing attendees at the 20th National Convention of Lawyers in Cebu City, Marcos emphasized his thorough review of the extensive 4,057-page…
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Cordillera Region Secures P35 Billion for Infrastructure and Road Enhancements in 2025
The Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) is set to benefit significantly from a P35 billion allocation for infrastructure and road connectivity in 2025, aimed at boosting regional development. Khadaffy Tanggol, the director of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Cordillera, announced this substantial budget during a recent media interview, emphasizing its role in…
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Senate President Defends 2025 Budget Against Legal Challenge
Senate President Francis Escudero has strongly refuted claims of impropriety in the 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA), labeling them as unjust criticisms that overlook the thorough legislative efforts of both the Senate and the House of Representatives. Speaking at a press conference in Pasay City, Escudero responded to a Supreme Court petition challenging the legality…
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