THE House of Representatives on Wednesday passed on third and final reading a measure institutionalizing the government’s cash transfer program, known as the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps).

THE United States is making a pitch on behalf of US companies seeking to participate in the government’s ambitious infrastructure program.

THE Department of Transportation (DoTr) has authorized private entities to open motor vehicle inspection centers.

THE Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) ruled in favor of taxpayers in disputed tax cases worth over P6.2 billion in 2017, the Supreme Court said.

Every workday, I always wish for a smooth and less stressful commute to allow me to face workplace demands with enthusiasm. My routine involves taking a quick look at my GPS navigation app to check my Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA). On most days, my virtual “friend” Jane, the voice of the app, announces an ETA of almost 1.5 hours. There are other days when traffic is worse, especially on Mondays or in bad weather.

THE GOVERNMENT has threatened to invoke a clause in the Local Government Code that allows it to reduce local government units’ (LGUs’) allocation from national taxes if it finds that higher allocations, as ordered by the Supreme Court, will lead to an “unmanageable public sector deficit.”

THE DEPARTMENT of Budget and Management (DBM) said Congress has “no choice” but to work with budget proposals made by the executive branch, and cannot seek more funding, amid a dispute over the new cash-based budgeting system and how long it takes for access to allocated funds to expire.

BUDGET hearings at the House of Representatives resumed as scheduled on Tuesday after the chamber and economic managers compromised over the one-year spending deadline attached to allocations under the 2019 National Expenditure Program.

SOCIOECONOMIC Planning Secretary Ernesto M. Pernia said he expects agriculture to weigh on third-quarter economic growth, which will nevertheless remain strong due to government spending on infrastructure.

A BILL that will increase the independence of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) has been endorsed by Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, who claims that the measure will bring the agency’s powers in line with those envisioned under the 1987 Constitution

THE Department of Transportation (DoTr) said construction of the Bicol International Airport is has hit the halfway point for percentage of completion.

AGRICULTURE Secretary Emmanuel F. Piñol said Tuesday that he expects rice prices to stabilize by November amid expectations of a strong harvest.