Manila: The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) has submitted an initial interim report and recommendation to the Office of the Ombudsman regarding the PHP289.5-million flood control project in Naujan, Oriental Mindoro. The report suggests…
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Tiu Laurel Welcomes Budget Realignment to Support Filipino Farmers
Manila: Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Monday welcomed plans to reallocate part of the flood control budget to support Filipino farmers. The Office of the President announced the reallocation of PHP255 billion from the Department of…
BPI and GCash to Implement InstaPay for Cash-In Transactions Starting October 1
Manila: Ayala-led Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) and GCash are set to adopt InstaPay for cash-in transactions beginning October 1. The move is in response to a directive from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas mandating all online banks and e-walle…
Fair Weather to Prevail Across PH
Manila: Fair weather will prevail across the country on Monday, the weather bureau said. Daniel James Villamil of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) stated that no low pressure area is monitored w…
DBM: Flood Control Fund Realignment Won’t Affect Infrastructure Spending
Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s recent directive to realign funds originally intended for flood control projects in 2026 will not compromise the country’s overall infrastructure spending, Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman said Monday.
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Government Extends Rice Import Ban by 30 Days to Aid Farmers
Manila: The government has announced an extension of the current two-month rice import ban for at least an additional 30 days, aiming to alleviate the impact of declining farmgate prices of palay (unhusked rice), as disclosed by the Department of Agri…