Windows26: VP Sara Duterte’s spending draws more Congress scrutiny

September 11, 2024

Hello there, reader! Today, we're covering Congress' scrutiny of VP Duterte's spending, Harris-Trump presidential debate, and new Chinese investments in the Philippines.

VP Sara Duterte's spending draws more Congress scrutiny

The travails of Vice President Sara Duterte continued on Tuesday in Congress, with her absence in the House budget hearing forcing lawmakers to propose either a cut or transfer of funds she requested for her office, while senators recounted her alleged misuse of nearly a third of the Department of Education's (DepEd) allocation in 2023, her last full year as its head.

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Harris, Trump to clash in high-stakes presidential debate

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are poised to face off in a potentially game-changing televised debate Tuesday, less than two months ahead of the knife-edge US presidential election.

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PNP to keep Quiboloy in Camp Crame despite transfer order

The Philippine National Police insist Apollo Quiboloy should remain in the PNP Custodial Center in Camp Crame, saying this is in accordance with a court order from Pasig City.

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Chinese firms commit to invest P4.59B more in PH

The Philippines has secured at least P4.59 billion worth of new investments from several Chinese firms, supporting the local manufacturing industry that saw its output expand at its fastest pace in three months last July.

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207 Chinese ships swarm WPS; highest so far this year – AFP

The number of Chinese ships monitored last week in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) went up to 207, the highest so far this year, particularly in Escoda (Sabina) Shoal, the new flashpoint in the simmering maritime dispute between Manila and Beijing in the South China Sea.

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EDITORIAL: Redemption for Bureau of Customs

If the BOC stays on this path and strictly enforces customs rules regardless of who it may run into along the way, then it may well achieve what previous administrations had failed to do: Restore public trust that had been eroded by the numerous scandals that had rocked the agency, from the entry of illegal drugs and employees leading lifestyles way beyond what their government salary can afford.

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