News Articles on government-funds

RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 04 11:31 PM

A lawmaker from the House of Representatives on Thursday flagged the Department of Health (DOH) for having a big undisbursed budget. Read more »

DBM says didn't authorize DICT’s transfer of P1.1-B to MMDA

Vivienne Gulla, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 07 02:17 AM

The DBM did not authorize the DICT’s transfer of P1.1 billion to the MMDA for the implementation of a national broadband project under the previous administration. Read more »

Lawmaker wants 'penalty clause' in Maharlika fund

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 03 08:45 AM

A lawmaker sought the inclusion of a penalty clause to make erring managers accountable in the proposed Maharlika Wealth Fund. Read more »

DBM says disaster management fund raised to P31-B in 2023

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 03 06:15 PM

The DBM said Thursday it increased the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund (NDRRMF) in the proposed 2023 national budget to strengthen the country's preparedness and response during calamities. Read more »

Makabayan bloc protests not being allowed to question OVP budget

RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 14 10:48 PM

The Makabayan bloc on Wednesday protested the House leadership's twin terminations of the budget briefings of the Offices of the President and Vice President without them being allowed to ask questions. Read more »

COA flags youth commission over funds for ELCAC support

Adrian Ayalin, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 15 10:14 PM

COA has flagged the National Youth Commission for its inappropriate use of funds worth P651,999.72 for the government's anti-communist program. Read more »

DBM: Up to Congress to probe unused Bayanihan funds

Job Manahan, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 23 04:35 PM

The DBM said it is up to lawmakers whether or not they would launch a probe regarding the unused funds for COVID-19 response under the Bayanihan 2. Read more »

Boracay locals oppose casinos on island

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 30 04:00 PM

Boracay locals object to President Rodrigo Duterte’s proposal to allow a casino to be built on the island, a community leader said. Read more »

Binay rejects move to allow gambling in Boracay

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 27 03:52 PM

Senate Committee on Tourism Chair Nancy Binay is against President Rodrigo Duterte's move to allow the building of a casino in Boracay. Read more »

Duterte to allow gambling in Boracay for gov’t funds

John Gabriel Agcaoili, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 27 01:42 AM

Duterte said he will allow a casino to be built in Boracay, reversing his previous stance because he said the government needed more funds now. Read more »

Roxas defends 'clean' stint as DILG chief

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 26 11:07 AM

Former Sec. Mar Roxas said his leadership of the DILG was 'clean' after President Rodrigo Duterte brought up old audit reports against the agency. Read more »

COA flags DOH regional offices for P557M 'unnecessary expenditures'

Adrian Ayalin, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 19 05:28 PM

The COA has flagged 'irregular, unnecessary, and excessive' expenditures by various regional offices of the DOH, amounting to over P557 million. Read more »

Solons ask COA, Ombudsman to probe gov't savings

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 18 05:05 PM

Lawmakers have asked the COA and Ombudsman to investigate whether or not supposed savings in the national budget are being used as 'pork barrel.' Read more »

Duterte may be misinformed on Bayanihan underspending claims: Lacson

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 26 01:04 AM

President Rodrigo Duterte might be misinformed about allegations of the Bayanihan fund's underspending, Senator Panfilo Lacson said Sunday after the former accused him of making such claim. Read more »

Senate extends validity of 2020 budget, Bayanihan 2

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 15 09:54 PM

The Senate on Tuesday approved on final reading measures that would extend the validity of the 2020 national budget and the Bayanihan to Recover as One Act (Bayanihan 2) until next year. Read more »

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