Latest in fiscal reformThe City of Manila continues to see solid business activity heading into 2026, with new registrations well ahead of closures—a sign of strong confidence in the capital even as national growth forecasts are being cut back. Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso said Wednesday, November 26, that…
Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso on Monday, November 3, signed Ordinance No. 9145, approving the ₱25-billion 2026 Annual Budget of the City of Manila, with a clear focus on meeting the Minimum Basic Needs (MBN) of residents: healthcare, housing, education, and job creation. “For 2026, again…
Caloocan 2nd District Rep. Edgar “Egay” Erice on Saturday, October 18, called on President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to fire Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman, saying her department failed to prevent what he described as “unprecedented diversions and insertions” amounting to ₱1.45 trillion over…
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