Day: September 2, 2025

Manila: Senator Panfilo Lacson on Tuesday pledged his support to Malaca±ang’s plan to form an independent commission to investigate alleged anomalies in flood control and other projects of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). Lacson said he is ready to share information his office has gathered to aid the panel. According to Philippines News Agency, Lacson stated, ‘In my capacity and with all the information we have so far gathered, I will extend whatever assistance I can offer, if requested, especially so that the DPWH has a dynamic, progressive-minded and reform-oriented head in the person of Sec. Vince

Makati city: The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Deutsche Gesellschaft fr Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH have formalized a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to launch a five-year initiative aimed at empowering Philippine cities for sustainable, climate-smart urban development amidst increasing environmental challenges. According to Philippines News Agency, DILG Assistant Secretary for Local Government Jesi Howard Lanete and German Ambassador to the Philippines, Dr. Andreas Michael Pfaffernoschke, officiated the signing of the MOU at a ceremony held in Alfaland, Makati Place, Makati City. The “Integrated Urban Climate Action for Low-Carbon and Resilient Cities (Urban-Act) Project” marks a

Manila: Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman on Monday assured the public of tighter Executive-Legislative coordination and vigilant oversight as Congress prepares for the bicameral conference committee on the proposed 2026 national budget. According to Philippines News Agency, Pangandaman stated that the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) would closely monitor bicameral proceedings to protect the people’s budget from irregular realignments and to ensure that spending priorities remain aligned with the Marcos administration’s national agenda. She emphasized the importance of safeguarding the budget during a Senate finance panel hearing, addressing concerns raised by Senator Panfilo Lacson regarding past questionable realignments, notably the