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Palestinian government submits resignation to Abbas
(UPDATED) 'The government of Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah submitted on [January 29] its resignation to President Mahmud Abbas,' official news agency Wafa says following a cabinet meeting
Government contractuals get 2-year job extension
Starting January 1, 2019, the salaries of contract of service and job order workers will be equivalent to what others in comparable positions in government are getting, says the DBM
NFA's diversion of funds to loans caused rice shortage – COA
For state auditors, the NFA could actually do away with imports if it just uses the funds to boost and buy local rice
P121.7B in salary hike awaits gov't workers in 2019
At least P70 billion of the amount will go to salary adjustments of military and uniformed personnel, while P51.7 billion will go to civil servants
DILG to local officials: Suspend classes faster
'Hindi puwedeng tutulog-tulog,' says Interior and Local Government Officer-in-Charge Eduardo Año
[OPINION] How Duterte is wasting our hard-earned taxes
To address this, President Duterte must rethink his priorities, go after the corrupt, and zero in on the various bottlenecks that make spending difficult
Spain's new PM unveils pro-EU government dominated by women
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says his executive is 'a reflection of the best in society' – a society he describes as composed of women and men, old and young, rooted in the European Union
DILG to file cases vs Aklan local gov't officials over Boracay neglect
Interior Assistant Secretary Epimaco Densing III says that at least 10 local government officials are responsible for the neglect of the island
U.S. Senate passes huge spending bill to avert gov't shutdown
Triggering a 3rd government shutdown of the year would have been a deep embarrassment for the Republican-led Congress ahead of mid-term elections in November
Moreno remains Cagayan de Oro mayor as CA stops dismissal
The Court of Appeals 22nd Division Mindanao Station issues a TRO and a status quo ante order on the Ombudsman's latest dismissal order against Mayor Oscar Moreno
A comparison of Cha-Cha proposals: From federalism to foreign equity
Here are some of the topics among the proposed changes to the 1987 Constitution
Davao mall fire, rules for public servants, Putin’s reelection bid | Midday wRap
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Gov’t workers involved in fixing face dismissal – CSC
Fixing or involvement with fixers is now part of the Civil Service Commission's list of administrative offenses
[OPINION] Countering the counterrevolution
The authoritarian forces live in the past, as shown by persistence to revise history, treat the two people power uprisings (EDSA 1 and EDSA 2) as historical flukes, and reimpose the failed authoritarian system. The modern-day populism appears to be their ideological anchor.
[OPINION] Time now to focus on RegGov
The ultimate reform objective we must have in mind is to establish a RegGov framework which can facilitate and maintain economic prosperity in the regions
IN PHOTOS: Mendiola turns red for Duterte's revolutionary government
President Rodrigo Duterte's supporters come mostly clad in uniform red shirts, carrying professionally-designed banners, and supplied with food by vans bearing Duterte's Kitchen logos
Alvarez on revolutionary gov't: Duterte has people's mandate
'What can we do? It's not like we can say no,' says House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez in jest
Cebu City uses TNVS system to stop misuse of gov't vehicles
'The days of government employees abusing taxpayer-owned vehicles are finally Uber,' Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña says
[OPINION] Revolutionary government, yes, Duterte-style, no
Under Duterte’s leadership, there is clearly no revolution. It’s actually more of the same, only worse. What Duterte ushered in was a rightist counter-revolution.
[OPINION] Federalism in motion: a runaway train?
The logic of the PDP proposal seems to suggest an 'intended consequence' – a political system which will be easier for the Duterte regime to control
Best practices of 10 LGUs recognized at 2017 Galing Pook Awards
Six of the awardees come from Luzon, one from Visayas, and 3 from Mindanao
LIVE: House discussion on proposed amendments to the 1987 Constitution
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Estonia to open world's first virtual data embassy
The data embassy in Luxembourg will notably back up information regarding taxes land businesses identity documents pensions legislation and the census
Regions should retain taxes paid by big firms – CAR, ARMM execs
Cordillera and Muslim Mindanao officials tell congressmen the regions can t attain fiscal autonomy because firms that exploit their resources pay taxes in Manila
What happens to local government units during martial law?
Local chief executives would have to surrender powers over their units to the national government but to what extent?
Facebook says gov'ts exploited its platform to manipulate opinion
The social network admits that governments have used its services to mount information operations to achieve certain political outcomes
MICC 'not pro-mining, anti-mining' – DILG exec
We all agree that this is all about social justice for our people says DILG Assistant Secretary Epimaco Densing III after a Mining Industry Coordinating Council meeting
#ThewRap: Things you need to know, March 3, 2017
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Beijing pushes 'China solution' for governing web
The roll out is part of an effort by Beijing to play a more active role in shaping the management of the internet advocating what some critics have called a more atomised less connected web
CSC reminds gov't workers: Observe work hours, don't be late
The Civil Service Commission issues a memorandum amid reports that some government officials and employees do not observe prescribed office hours
Kentex fire: Ombudsman wants charges vs Gatchalian reinstated
Prosecutors say the anti graft court overlooked some facts and circumstances which if taken into account would have led the court to a different conclusion
#NotOnMyWatch anti-corruption caravan goes to Laguna
How can we use technology to fight corruption? Find out by joining the NotOnMyWatch caravan in Sta Cruz Laguna on December 1 and 2
Bank of Japan delays inflation goal in blow to 'Abenomics'
The bank now expects to hit 2 inflation by March 2019 – 4 years later than its original target
Davao bombing, Duterte on federalism, Clinton-Trump | 12PM wRap
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DILG recognizes over 300 LGUs for good governance
Interior Secretary Ismael Sueno urges the local government units to continue engaging the public and to look forward to new challenges under federalism
Duterte to quit in 3 years if federalism begins
Basta ako sana mismo ang magsabi alis na ako Hindi ako maghintay ng 6 years President Rodrigo Duterte says as he pushes for federalism
#NotOnMyWatch caravan goes to Cebu
How can we use technology to fight corruption? Find out by joining the NotOnMyWatch caravan in Cebu City on October 14 to 15
Japan big manufacturers' confidence at multi-year low
Sentiment among big manufacturers drops to its lowest levels since Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe kicked off Abenomics in 2013
Weak Japanese growth puts pressure on Abe
Economists are increasingly writing off Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe s more than 3 year attempt to cement a lasting recovery
FAST FACTS: What's the Alsa Masa?
The DILG plans to implement an anti drug anti crime program that is a non violent version of the 1980s anti communist Alsa Masa group
Bill seeks to create People’s Broadcasting Corp to replace PTV-4
The proposed new government TV station is envisioned to meet international standards
Japan approves huge stimulus for sluggish economy
The 273 billion package which includes tens of billions of dollars for infrastructure spending is expected to be approved by parliament in September
Japan PM unveils $266B stimulus plan to boost economy
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe gives few details about the plan except to say about half would be fiscal measures
Quiapo is next in Erap’s street clearing drive
Authorities in the Philippine capital city of Manila go after ‘unruly vendors motorists and pedestrians’
FAST FACTS: The vice president in a federal parliamentary gov't
While most countries with parliamentary systems have no vice president nations like India and Nepal added the position in their constitution
South Sudan forms unity government
UPDATED Under an August 2015 peace deal the 30 posts of ministers are split between South Sudan President Salva Kiir former rebel chief turned first vice president Riek Machar opposition and other parties
Abu Sayyaf, Llamanzares citizenship, Zika warning | 12PM wRap
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Working in the government: Stories from the frontline
Working in the government is not an easy task Read these stories about people who have succeeded as they dedicated a significant part of their lives to serving the public
Gov’t debt payments rise by 7.06% so far this year
Debt payments totaled P459 55 billion 9 781 billion for the first 3 quarters of the year
