The Supreme Court declared the 2024 and 2025 national budgets unconstitutional and voided parts of the 2026 unprogrammed appropriations rules. Malacañang will seek reconsideration. Read more »
The House approves the ?7.2-trillion 2027 national budget, as lawmakers and watchdogs question infrastructure allocations, social aid spending, and transparency ahead of the 2028 elections. Read more »
Ilagan City, Isabela, has secured the ASEAN Cleanest Tourist City title for the third straight year, earning Hall of Fame recognition from the Department of Tourism (DOT) over the weekend. Read more »
The Philippines could face a more severe El Niño in the months ahead, prompting calls for the government to put preventive measures in place before water shortages, drought and livelihood losses worsen. Read more »
The Philippines is confronting a difficult budget equation as it seeks to strengthen its military while meeting the growing cost of pensions for military and uniformed personnel (MUP). Read more »
The flood-control controversy did not begin in 2025. Budget records and ongoing investigations point to key developments in 2023 and 2024, when billions in flood-control and infrastructure funds were released through expanded unprogrammed appropriations. Read more »
