Rappler's latest stories on 2017 national budget
Does the Philippines have enough funds to deal with disasters?
Typhoon season is underway in the Philippines and some officials warn the funds for handling calamities may not be enough
A look at the 2017 budget: Will it help Duterte fulfill his promises?
Take a look at how the P3 35 trillion national budget has been allocated to fulfill some of President Duterte s promises
DepEd receives P543.2B in 2017 national budget
The education department s increased budget will fund teachers salaries improve basic educational facilities purchase instructional materials and give financial assistance to students
Lacson 'confused' about pork in 2017 budget – Nograles
The chairman of the House committee on appropriations insists only specific line item projects identified by government agencies can be found in the approved 2017 budget
Duterte vetoes direct income spending by gov't agencies
President Rodrigo Duterte says the era of budget credibility has begun unlike in the past where the budget was vulnerable and open to abuse
Historic first: 20 gov't loans worth P7.6B up for audit
A special provision in the newly signed 2017 budget law allows this congressional audit and investigation – the first of its kind in the Philippines
#ThewRap: Things you need to know, December 23, 2016
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Duterte signs P3.35-trillion 2017 budget into law
UPDATED This is the first budget to be enacted under the Duterte administration and the highest allocation by any administration so far
House of Representatives: 10 biggest moments in 2016
From congressmen in near fistfight to the hours long drama of the Bilibid drugs probe here are the top newsmakers at the House of Representatives in 2016
P2 billion allotted for free irrigation in 2017 budget
The P2 billion will cover the maintenance expenses of irrigation facilities that the National Irrigation Administration charges from farmers
17th Congress bids 2016 goodbye with 2 laws passed
UPDATED In 6 months Congress passes 2 laws: postponement of the barangay elections and the P3 35 trillion 2017 budget
House ratifies proposed P3.35T budget for 2017
Congressmen have wanted to allocate P8 5B for development projects in the ARMM but concede to senators wishes to give the amount to CHED instead
Recto: Give free tuition to 1M state college students in 2017 budget
The proposed fund if approved will be distributed to 114 state universities and colleges and will benefit students from Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program households
14 things the Senate minority wants to see in the 2017 budget
UPDATED The list includes itemization of lump sum funds increased budget for health programs and trimming down of government overhead expenses
Senate approves P3.35T national budget for 2017
The bicameral conference when senators and congressmen reconcile the differences in their approved versions of the budget – starts November 29
10 executive agencies, gov't office with smallest budget for 2017
The OVP CHR and CSC get the smallest budgetary allocation in the proposed 2017 national budget
Duterte requires 'public debate' with UN expert before probe – DFA
The foreign affairs department says UN special rapporteur Agnes Callamard has also set conditions: freedom of movement in the whole country freedom of inquiry and security
6 bills passed on final reading as House adjourns session
Majority Leader Rodolfo Fariñas commends his colleagues for a truly productive session The House of Representatives resumes session on November 7
House approves P3.35 trillion 2017 budget
The Lower House restores the budget cuts made against state colleges and universities as well government hospitals
2017 budget: House passes proposed P3.35T on 2nd reading
Minority Leader Danilo Suarez is concerned how the proposed budget would be spent by the Duterte administration which is so focused on the war on drugs
Briones: Early Christmas break may affect students' learning
We have to examine the data from the point of view also of impact on learning of the children because again it s not only the school children who add to the traffic it s really Christmas itself says Education Secretary Leonor Briones
Proposed P3.35-trillion 2017 budget reaches House plenary
The House of Representatives will hold plenary deliberations until October 7
What's in the proposed 2017 national budget?
Among agencies, the Office of the President, along with the education and public works departments are the top gainers
Drilon seeks higher tourism budget amid 'negative' views on PH
More exposure as a country the more tourists are coming with the correct marketing plan says the Senate President Pro Tempore
DSWD eyes P1.4B to help drug surrenderees
The proposed amount will be used for DSWD s programs for reintegrating reformed drug users back to the community
Taguiwalo clarifies: DSWD still welcomes Congress referrals
The social welfare secretary says her department will continue to receive referral letters from congressmen but these don t guarantee the approval of applications
Andanar: PCO's lapses 'will never happen again'
Communications Secretary Martin Andanar also takes full responsibility for the recent gaffes of the Presidential Communications Office
No questions asked: Congressmen hear OP, OVP budgets within minutes
Albay 1st District Representative Edcel Lagman of the opposition says following tradition he will reserve questions for the plenary deliberations
DAR chief asks Congress: Make land distribution under CARP free
UPDATED Only a quarter of the 900 000 CARP beneficiaries have completed payment for the land distributed to them even after state subsidy Agrarian Reform Secretary Rafael Mariano says
PNP wages war on drugs despite P36-M budget in 2016
But Police Director Benjamin Magalong acting PNP deputy chief for operations says the strong support of President Rodrigo Duterte and PNP chief Ronald dela Rosa is boosting their confidence to fight illegal drugs
DOE: Nat'l consensus needed to reopen Bataan Nuclear Power Plant
DOE Undersecretary Donato Marcos says Secretary Alfonso Cusi has not issued a direct order to revive the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant
Investors not worried about Duterte war on drugs – DTI chief
Now it’s safer out there in the streets We see the confidence says Trade and Industry chief Ramon Lopez
Congressmen on DSWD's 'anti-padrino' memo: We hold the money
Memorandum Circular 9 reminds DSWD staff that endorsement letters from politicians should not be a primary factor in assessing beneficiaries of services
Justice dep't eyes new office focused on EJK cases
The Department of Justice gets a P2 051 billion boost in its proposed budget for 2017
Bulk of P15-B ASEAN budget of President's office for car rentals
Secretary Benjamin Diokno says the P15 billion budget has been trimmed down by the budget department from the initial request of P19 billion
P458-B DPWH budget to fund 'most ambitious' PH infra program in 2017
Secretary Mark Villar says the DPWH s proposed 2017 budget up by P61 billion from 2016 includes the P32 93 billion allotment for the Mindanao Logistics Infrastructure Network
When the Ombudsman tells a congressman to use Google
Davao Oriental 2nd District Representative Joel Mayo Almario asks Conchita Carpio Morales what the word ombudsman means
Ombudsman questions DBM: Why not allow us to use savings?
Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno clarifies that the Office of the Ombudsman may use its savings but it is time bound
Summary killings under Duterte admin 'unprecedented' – CHR
As a result the Commission on Human Rights is unable to respond to every single case We are at less than 20 now investigating 170 cases says Chairperson Jose Luis Martin Gascon
Pagcor says proposal to merge with PCSO ‘difficult’
A congressman points out during the budget briefing that the PCSO s main source of revenue is gaming which is under the jurisdiction of Pagcor
Pagcor to allocate funds for health programs
Education Secretary Leonor Briones no longer wants gambling money from Pagcor to continue funding education programs
PCSO chief Maliksi stops reporting for work due to 'delicadeza'
President Rodrigo Duterte has yet to name his choice for chairperson of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office
PCSO mulls small town lottery expansion to boost funds
There is an acceptable fact that gambling is a way of life ‘Di natin maaalis ito so pagkakitaan na lang says Quezon Representative Danilo Suarez who has proposed the expanded implementation of the Small Town Lottery
Pay hike for cops, soldiers included in 2017 proposed nat'l budget
This is in relation to President Rodrigo Duterte s campaign promise to double the salaries of soldiers and policemen in 3 years
Balanced budget 'impractical' for the PH until 2022 – Diokno
Philippine economic managers flesh out the proposed P3 3 trillion national budget for 2017 – an amount seen to help free the country from high socioeconomic inequality
Duterte to Congress: Remove redundant posts in executive
President Rodrigo Duterte is urging lawmakers to pass a Streamlining the Government Act that would remove overlapping functions and offices in the executive branch
Office of the President gets P17-B increase in 2017 budget
Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno says the increase is due to the Philippines hosting of the ASEAN Summit in 2017
No allocation for charter change in 2017 budget
Senator Franklin Drilon says the non inclusion of appropriation for charter change is not surprising since the Duterte administration prefers a Constituent Assembly
Diokno on 2017 budget: No cap for lawmakers' pet projects
The budget secretary says they will consider when congressmen identify specific projects which are consistent with the desire of the President for the development of the countryside
2017 budget priorities: Infrastructure, agriculture, peace and order
Social services get the higest allocation at P1 35 trillion while public order and safety gets P206 6 billion
