SC: Congress can’t bloat President’s budget

Inquirer.net - Oct 21, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court has struck down key provisions of the 2024, 2025 and 2026 national budgets for violating constitutional limits on government spending, ruling that Congress cannot increase the President’s total recommended appropriations while emphasizing that unprogrammed funds are not unconstitutional per se but must be subject to strict safeguards. In a

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DepEd readies El Niño protocols to protect school safety, learning continuity

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DepEd readies El Niño protocols to protect school safety, learning continuity

MANILA, Philippines — Education Secretary Sonny Angara is set to issue guidelines directing schools nationwide to prepare for the anticipated effects of El Niño in School Year 2026–2027, with measures to protect learners from extreme heat and water shortages and sustain learning and school-feeding services. The guidelines respond to the Department of Science and Technology–Philippine

Duterte family’s alleged mansions, luxury spending, appalling – Luistro

Oct 21, 2026

Duterte family’s alleged mansions, luxury spending, appalling – Luistro

MANILA, Philippines — House lead prosecutor, Batangas Rep. Gerville “Jinky” Luistro, on Tuesday questioned the Duterte family’s image of simple living amid reports of alleged mansions and expensive purchases linked to the family. “They tried to give an impression to us na sila ay simpleng pamilya lang na may simpleng buhay, but how can we

Mans Carpio’s P200,000 restaurant bill could feed 3 barangays – Ridon

Oct 21, 2026

Mans Carpio’s P200,000 restaurant bill could feed 3 barangays – Ridon

MANILA, Philippines — House prosecutor, Bicol Saro party-list Rep. Terry L. Ridon, on Tuesday questioned the more than P200,000 restaurant bill allegedly charged to the credit card of lawyer Manases “Mans” Carpio, saying the amount covering a single meal could already feed residents of three barangays. Carpio is the husband of Vice President Sara Duterte,

Luistro: Prosecution ready to turn over evidence to Ombudsman

Oct 21, 2026

Luistro: Prosecution ready to turn over evidence to Ombudsman

MANILA, Philippines — House lead prosecutor, Batangas Rep. Gerville “Jinky” Luistro, said Tuesday that the prosecution was ready to turn over evidence from Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial to the Ombudsman, but favored waiting for the agency’s subpoena before submitting. Luistro said the panel would promptly respond to a formal request for records on

DA: Pork prices unlikely to rise in Christmas due to enough supply

Oct 21, 2026

DA: Pork prices unlikely to rise in Christmas due to enough supply

The price of pork is unlikely to rise leading up to the Christmas season as the country has enough supply, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said Wednesday.

Peso touches 63.23:$1 on intraday trading

Oct 21, 2026

Peso touches 63.23:$1 on intraday trading

The Philippine peso touched a new historic low during the intraday trading on Wednesday, further extending its nosedive beyond P63 per dollar.

Thailand Business News — Wednesday, 21 October 2026 | Thailand, ASEAN & Global Markets

Oct 21, 2026

Thailand Business News — Wednesday, 21 October 2026 | Thailand, ASEAN & Global Markets

Thailand has approved additional financial support for flood-affected households and businesses, while global technology markets face a growing divide between surging demand for AI computing and concerns about the cost of building the infrastructure behind it

PH’s Best Employers 2027 unveiled

Oct 21, 2026

PH’s Best Employers 2027 unveiled

MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) has once again emerged on top, leading the Philippines’ Best Employers list for 2027 and building on its first-place finishes in 2024 and 2026. The government agency ranked first with a score of 100 in the latest edition of the study, a joint undertaking of the

Harnessing the power of generations

Oct 21, 2026

Harnessing the power of generations

MANILA, Philippines — It is not unusual these days to find as many as four generations working closely together. From baby boomers to Generation X, millennials and Generation Z, these cohorts come with different backgrounds, propensities and attitudes toward work. That combination makes for a dynamic workplace, but could also lead to friction and conflict. Thus,

Developing a winning workplace culture the BSP way 

Oct 21, 2026

Developing a winning workplace culture the BSP way 

MANILA, Philippines — A winning culture at the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) begins with a shared sense of purpose among its employees: to serve the Filipino people through active pursuit of the institution’s mandates. From helping manage inflation to regulating banks and other financial institutions and supervising the country’s payments and settlements system, among

Getting the human side of human resources right

Oct 21, 2026

Getting the human side of human resources right

MANILA, Philippines — A meaningful part of a person’s life unfolds at work. Confidence is built there. Ambitions take shape. An employer’s decisions reach into households, influence family plans, and help determine how securely someone can look toward the future. In 2026, Newport World Resorts employs more than 4,500 team members and another 1,700 people

Retention after hiring: How to make new hires stay

Oct 21, 2026

Retention after hiring: How to make new hires stay

MANILA, Philippines — In hiring an executive, the signed offer letter is often treated as the finish line. After years of placing leaders across Philippine and regional organizations at Viventis Search Asia, I have come to see it differently. The offer is only the starting line. The real measure of a good hire is not whether

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