Tag: Transparency

  • Senator Backs Call to Halt SSS Contribution Increase Amid Concerns Over Member Benefits

    In a recent development from Quezon City, Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III has thrown his weight behind the growing demand to pause the scheduled increase in Social Security System (SSS) contribution rates. Pimentel’s support comes in response to concerns raised by private school teachers about the financial strain caused by the rise from 14…

  • Senator Backs Call to Halt SSS Contribution Increase

    In a recent statement, Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III has thrown his weight behind the growing demand to pause the scheduled increase in Social Security System (SSS) contributions. Pimentel raised concerns about the effectiveness of the hike in enhancing member benefits, echoing the sentiments of private school teachers who have protested the rise from…

  • AKAP Program Exemplifies Transparency and Efficiency in Governance, Says House Leader

    In a commendable display of governance, the Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP) has been highlighted for its remarkable efficiency and transparency. On January 2, 2025, Elizaldy Co, the chairperson of the House Appropriations Committee, praised AKAP for achieving a 99.31 percent utilization rate of its PHP26.7 billion budget in 2024. The program, managed…

  • President Marcos Jr. Engages in Detailed Review of 2025 National Budget with Cabinet

    President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has initiated a thorough examination of the proposed PHP6.352 trillion national budget for 2025, engaging in a series of meetings with key Cabinet members. On Wednesday, Marcos convened with Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto, Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman, Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan, and Public Works Secretary…

  • 53 Local Governments in Eastern Visayas Honored with Seal of Good Governance

    In a significant recognition of local governance excellence, 53 local government units (LGUs) in Eastern Visayas have been awarded the 2024 Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG). This number surpasses last year’s recipients, marking a notable increase in the region’s commitment to high standards of governance. The announcement was made by the Department of the…

  • Twelve Out of Thirteen Cities in Negros Occidental Honored with 2024 SGLG Award

    In a remarkable display of local governance excellence, twelve out of the thirteen cities in Negros Occidental, including the bustling Bacolod City, have been recognized as recipients of the 2024 Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) award. The announcement was made by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Thursday, highlighting the…