Notable in the 2026 General Appropriations Act is a provision common among several national agencies with considerable budgets (read: billions of pesos) for various nationally funded projects, particularly infrastructure projects.…
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A gentle reminder from DILG for Capitol hotheads
In the first week of this month, the warring parties in the provincial government received a gentle reminder from the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) regarding what…
Let the public judge for themselves
With the fractured relationship between the executive and legislative branches of the provincial government now dragging into second month of the new year, a veteran member of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan…
The problematic EBMC hospital building project
Undeterred by the issue of government-mandated pricing of construction materials for all infrastructure projects of local government units, the provincial government has scheduled the submission and opening of bids for…
Fair warning to “epal” politicians
Last week, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) urged the people to file “epal” complaints against local and barangay officials who use government-funded projects for their own…
A war of attrition that should be avoided
Last Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan passed two resolutions certain to add fuel to the political fire that has been spreading unchecked at the provincial government, With three…
On saving marginal fisherfolk from mishaps and starvation
Last Sunday’s news that a fisherman had been found dead and a companion was still missing after their motorized banca capsized off Camarines Sur during rough weather generated a feeling…
A bridge (or tunnel) too far
Recently, both the provincial chief executive and the Sangguniang Panlalawigan posted on social media the response of the DPWH regarding the conduct of a feasibility study for a bridge or…
DILG unearths a 70-year-old weapon against unjust enrichment in public office
Last week, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla categorically stated that the government will not only suing those involved in the flood control scandal but…
Gov. Azanza’s election as CatSU Regent
Last Monday, Dec, 15, 2025, veteran Provincial Board Member Edwin Tanael rose to sponsor a resolution asking the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to review and determine the validity of…