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Senate could weed out thousands of infrastructure projects in budget
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Story linkWhy it matters Potential budget cuts could delay or defund government-backed infrastructure and energy projects (BCDA, CEZA, PhilSA-related works), affecting timelines and public partnerships for Brightside’s Energy Megaplex, satellite ground stations and spaceport-linked plans—watch which agencies and projects are targeted.
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Palace: Congress holds power to increase, cut proposed 2027 budget
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Story linkWhy it matters Budgetary changes can materially affect funding and approvals for PhilSA, DICT, BCDA and defense projects — all of which influence permitting, partnerships and financing windows for Brightside’s satellite, data center and energy initiatives.
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Public opinion won't sway Sara Duterte verdict — Senate court
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Story linkSara Duterte impeachment proceedings: continuing coverage
Why it matters Ongoing impeachment proceedings are relevant political context for agency leadership and policy continuity. This collection retains dated reporting on the proceedings; separate criminal cases require their own coverage.
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‘DON’T PANIC’: Marcos promises peso defense as experts raise red flags
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Story linkWhy it matters Government moves to stabilise the peso affect investor confidence and project financing costs for large infrastructure and satellite initiatives; watch monetary and fiscal measures that impact capital availability.
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Philippine Congress slammed over road projects plotted in oceans
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Story linkWhy it matters Public scrutiny of large infrastructure procurement highlights governance and political risk that could spill over into approvals or financing for Brightside’s projects; watch oversight hearings and budget reallocations.
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Senate expands public access to AI-assisted budget scrutiny
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Story linkWhy it matters Greater AI-assisted budget transparency could alter public funding and procurement for infrastructure projects relevant to Brightside; watch changes in budget lines and procurement rules that affect satellite, energy and data center funding.
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