Rappler's latest stories on provincial government
Batocabe murder: Albay gov’t, AKO Bicol offer P15 M reward for arrests
(UPDATED) The P15 million bounty is separate from the reward being raised by the House of Representatives through donations from its members
Albay board members probe quarrying corruption involving gov't officials
Of the 141 quarry concessionaires, at least 3 voluntarily came out and revealed irregularities in quarry operations
COA wants charges filed in Ilocos Norte’s questionable construction contracts
State auditors also say that Ilocos Norte may have deliberately favored a medical supplier in P17.9 million worth of purchases, wherein bid documents are found to be fabricated
Ilocos Sur 'one step ahead' in preps for Palaro living quarters
Zamboanga's baseball captain, who is joining his 3rd Palarong Pambansa this year, says his current living quarters in Vigan is the most comfortable so far
Bohol starts posting 'drug-free' stickers on homes
'Posting of drug-free stickers is purely on a voluntary basis,' says a Bohol official
Tarlac provincial gov’t spent P48M on meals, snacks in 2015
In examining the disbursement for meals and snacks for calendar year 2015 COA auditors note improper charges to representation and entertainment excessive expenditures and improper planning and documentation
Typhoon Lawin: Cagayan prepares for 'worst-case scenario'
The Cagayan provincial government will begin the forced evacuation of residents in low lying and coastal areas on Wednesday to ensure public safety
COA: Nueva Ecija had P140M projected cash deficit in 2015
UPDATED State auditors also say the cash deficit forecast means its trust fund had been used for purposes it was not meant for in violation of Section 305 e of the Local Government Code of 1991 which states trust funds can only be spent for their intended specific purpose
Negros Occidental already settled the P132M fund questioned by COA
Until 2015 the provincial board had given every governor blanket authority to choose beneficiaries of grants before the annual budget was approved
COA to Negros Occ execs: Explain 'irregular' use of P132M
According to state auditors the provincial government charged expenses from lump sum appropriations without prior authority from the provincial board
COA orders Palawan gov't to return P35M excess bonuses
COA says the release of the excess amount is a violation of DBM Circular 2013 3 and Executive Order 80
Leyte provincial staff faces raps for use of gov’t car
The Ombudsman for the Visayas recommends administrative charges against a staff member of Board Member Anlie Apostol
Cavite ex-governor Maliksi to face graft charges
The Ombudsman says Ireneo Ayong Maliksi avored a supplier and purchased medicines worth P2 5 million without public bidding during his term
In Iloilo, barangay officials go after remiss taxpayers
To double its real property tax collection Iloilo province gives barangay officials this incentive: the higher a barangay s collection the more funds it gets as share
Another Malampaya contractor faces tax evasion raps
Ulysses Consebido owner of Seven Digit Construction and Supplies faces tax evasion charges for underdeclaring his income in 2008 and 2009
Bridge blown up near Zambales mine
The Coto mine site in Zambales is subject of a dispute between the provincial government and Consolidated Mining
