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Civil society groups get budget ‘observer’ role

In an unprecedented move, Congress has further opened budget proceedings to civil society watchdogs in…

House minority urges Marcos: Form ‘flood’ probe panel

President Marcos should create an independent body to investigate alleged irregularities in flood control projects…

Philhealth now covers 75 types of meds; yearly limit at P20K

Members will soon have access to 75 types of medicines for free at select clinics…

Jobs back as former Hanjin shipyard reopens as Agila Subic

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT—Jomar Manuel, 39, worked for 11 years at former shipbuilding giant Hanjin Heavy…

DC protests greet 24/7 police patrol

WASHINGTON—Residents in one Washington, DC, neighborhood lined up on Wednesday to protest the increased police…

Edcom: Keep DPWH out of building classrooms

The national government should start considering partnering with local government units (LGUs) and the private…

Study: ‘E-sabong’ still around despite ban

Online cockfighting or “e-sabong” remains active on unregulated gambling platforms more than two years after…

2 US warships deployed off Panatag days after Chinese ships’ collision

Two United States warships were seen deployed off Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal on Wednesday, days after…

Mexico sends 26 cartel figures to US  

WASHINGTON—Mexico sent 26 high-ranking cartel figures to the United States on Tuesday in the latest…

How open secrets promote corruption

It seems that every day, new information about the government’s flood control projects is pouring…