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PM: Budget 2021 will be expansionary in order to support people, revive economyPM: Budget 2021 will be expansionary in order to support people, revive economy

PM: Budget 2021 will be expansionary in order to support people, revive economy

KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said on Wednesday that the government will embark on an expansionary budget…

November 5, 2020
DOH seeks additional P10B for COVID-19 vaccinesDOH seeks additional P10B for COVID-19 vaccines

DOH seeks additional P10B for COVID-19 vaccines

METRO MANILA - The Department of Health’s (DOH) P2.5-billion allocation for COVID-19 vaccines in the 2021 national budget lacks some…

October 19, 2020
Ousted Cayetano resigns as House SpeakerOusted Cayetano resigns as House Speaker

Ousted Cayetano resigns as House Speaker

METRO MANILA - Taguig-Pateros Rep. Alan Peter Cayetano resigned Tuesday as House Speaker after the members of Congress formally ratified…

October 15, 2020
Velasco takes oath as new House Speaker in session outside HouseVelasco takes oath as new House Speaker in session outside House

Velasco takes oath as new House Speaker in session outside House

METRO MANILA - A total of 186 congressmen, a majority of the 299 members of the House of Representatives, have…

October 13, 2020
Velasco’s allies moves to oust Cayetano as House speakerVelasco’s allies moves to oust Cayetano as House speaker

Velasco’s allies moves to oust Cayetano as House speaker

METRO MANILA -  The administration faction supporting Marinduque Rep. Lord Allan Velasco is plotting a move to unseat Rep. Alan…

October 12, 2020
A $6.8 Billion Budget: Indonesia Sets to Finance the EconomyA $6.8 Billion Budget: Indonesia Sets to Finance the Economy

A $6.8 Billion Budget: Indonesia Sets to Finance the Economy

In order to create a sovereign wealth fund to attract investment and boost the economy, the Indonesian government is planning…

October 9, 2020
Sotto accepts Cayetano apologySotto accepts Cayetano apology

Sotto accepts Cayetano apology

METRO MANILA - Senate President Vicente Sotto III has accepted the apology of Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano on his remarks…

October 9, 2020
Duterte wants House speakership row fixedDuterte wants House speakership row fixed

Duterte wants House speakership row fixed

METRO MANILA - President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday vowed to settle the House speakership row if the members of the…

October 9, 2020
Senate panel approves P723-million OVP budget in 2021Senate panel approves P723-million OVP budget in 2021

Senate panel approves P723-million OVP budget in 2021

METRO MANILA - The Senate panel at the budget hearing on Wednesday restored Vice President Leni Robredo's request that some…

September 30, 2020
PM Prayut Chan-o-Cha Promises More Money if Virus ReturnsPM Prayut Chan-o-Cha Promises More Money if Virus Returns

PM Prayut Chan-o-Cha Promises More Money if Virus Returns

If the nation experiences a second wave of Covid-19 infections, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has pledged to give health volunteers…

September 22, 2020