2024 health budget cuts weaken system further

September 6, 2023

President Marcos Jr said in his last SONA that the government will implement structural changes in the health system, but this doesn’t seem to manifest in the proposed 2024 budget.

2023 budget: Debt, defense over social services, envi

August 26, 2022

Marcos Jr’s budget priorities are further bared. Which items get more funds and which on the other hand get less?

Chronically ailing PH public health system under Duterte

April 7, 2022

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Duterte has not taken significant measures that will strengthen the public health system and make health services accessible and equitable to the Filipino people.

TOYING

September 18, 2021

On military modernization: Money for nothing

September 16, 2021

There have been a series of mishaps lately, involving newly acquired AFP aircraft. Yet, the Duterte government continues to prioritize defense in the 2022 budget, particularly AFP modernization.