DAVAO CITY, Philippines --- Vice President Sara Duterte's office saw a significant budget cut for 2025. The House Appropriations Committee reduced her proposed budget from P2 billion to P733.2 million, a reduction of over P1.2 billion. Marikina Second District Rep. Stella Luz Quimbo, senior vice chairperson of the committee, confirmed the cut during a news briefing. This … [Read more...] about Vice President Sara Duterte’s Office budget slashed
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Acosta Sets Condition to Return Government-Owned Vehicles
DAVAO CITY, Philippines – Former Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) chairperson Maria Belen Acosta has stated she will only return the agency-issued service vehicles if she fails to secure a temporary restraining order from the court. Lawyer Israelito Torreon, Acosta’s legal counsel, told Newsline Philippines, “We wrote a letter to MinDA explaining that we still have the … [Read more...] about Acosta Sets Condition to Return Government-Owned Vehicles
Dayanghirang denies disrupting Davao Oriental foundation activities
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Davao Oriental Second District Congressman Nelson Dayanghirang has denied accusations from some local politicians that he disrupted the 57th-anniversary celebration of the province. The controversy arose after supporters of a rival group claimed that Dayanghirang's camp prevented the youth from participating in summer sports activities. "I am a … [Read more...] about Dayanghirang denies disrupting Davao Oriental foundation activities
LTO XI prepping for demerit system for traffic violators
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) Region XI is gearing up for the implementation of a demerit system for traffic violators, which will utilize the internet to synchronize traffic violation records across the Philippines. This system will integrate all traffic violations committed by motorists nationwide into a centralized database managed by the … [Read more...] about LTO XI prepping for demerit system for traffic violators
Marcos approves proposed P6.352-T national budget for 2025
DAVAO CITY, Philippines --- President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has approved the proposed P6.352-trillion National Expenditure Program (NEP) for 2025. the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) announced on Tuesday. This budget is designed to support the primary pillars of the administration’s Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028. During the 17th Cabinet meeting … [Read more...] about Marcos approves proposed P6.352-T national budget for 2025
