Windows26: OVP budget cut stays; big gains for DPWH, House

December 12, 2024

Hello, reader! Today, we covered the bicameral approval of the 2025 national budget, VP Duterte considering private security, and new Comelec rules on campaign materials.

OVP budget cut stays; big gains for DPWH, House

The bicameral conference committee reconciling differences in the House of Representatives and Senate versions of the proposed budget for 2025 on Wednesday approved the final version of the P6.252-trillion general appropriations bill (GAB).

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VP Duterte now mulls hiring 'private security'

Saying she has lost trust in the entire government, Vice President Sara Duterte is considering hiring a private security agency for her personal protection.

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DILG to require local execs to report all Pogo-like activities

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) will require all local chief executives (LCEs) to report any possible resurgence of Philippine offshore gaming operator (Pogo) activities in their areas following the total ban on their operations starting next year.

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Poll body issues new rules on campaign materials

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has issued a new set of rules and regulations implementing Republic Act No. 9006, or the Fair Election Act of 2001, to enhance the holding of free, orderly, honest, peaceful, and credible midterm polls next year.

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Cher, other celebrities evacuate homes as Malibu fire grows

Musician Cher and actor Dick Van Dyke were among thousands of residents who have been forced to leave their homes as the Franklin Fire in Malibu Canyon grew to nearly 4,000 acres Wednesday.

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EDITORIAL: Roque arrest serves ends of justice

Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque's continued absence jeopardizes the nation's call for accountability from those who had conspired with mostly Chinese nationals to enable Pogos to thrive, even through criminal means.

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