Context Dispatch
Angara eyes Public-Private Partnership scheme to solve classroom shortage
Education Secretary Sonny Angara is backing President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s push to solve the country’s classroom shortage by partnering with the private sector, calling it a bold, necessary move to improve learning nationwide.
National ID integrated with SBCorp App for MSME loans
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) has integrated its National ID authentication services with the Small Business Corporation’s (SBCorp) mobile application for loan applications of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
House installs new budget, rules, and quad committee chairs
In a major reorganization to boost legislative efficiency, the House of Representatives on Tuesday elected new leaders to several powerhouse committees, including Appropriations, Rules, and the Quad Committee cluster.
Lawmakers file ‘Open Bicam’ push for budget transparency
Lawmakers from the Akbayan Reform Bloc and Women LP Legislators have filed a joint resolution seeking to open all bicameral conference committee deliberations to the public, aiming to institutionalize transparency and curb corruption in the legislative process.
Makati councilors reject proposals to hike property taxes
Councilors allied with the majority bloc of the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Makati on Monday declared firm opposition to any attempt by Mayor Nancy Binay to raise Real Property Taxes (RPT), affirming their commitment to retain the 20% reduction approved last year.
