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The CA’s confirmation power is the principal check on who runs the departments. That check disappears whenever a secretary serves only in an acting capacity.
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The CA’s confirmation power is the principal check on who runs the departments. That check disappears whenever a secretary serves only in an acting capacity.
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Legal and governance experts question the Marcos administration’s reliance on acting and ad interim Cabinet secretaries, citing concerns over confirmation and…
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Marvic Leonen is expected to serve as acting chief justice after Alexander Gesmundo retires in November, pending the appointment of the next chief justice.
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PhilHealth is reviewing and reprioritizing its budget proposals for programs supporting children with special needs following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s…
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Malacañang receives the proposed P7.2-trillion 2027 national budget, focusing on education, health, livelihood, security and climate resilience under the theme…
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Robbie Jaworski is eager to take on more challenging acting roles, particularly action projects, while using his platform to promote youth engagement, critical…
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The Office of the Ombudsman has filed nine graft charges against Tarlac 3rd District Rep. Noel Rivera over an alleged conflict of interest in DPWH flood…
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Malacañang says the fate of acting Health Secretary Jose “Brix” Pujalte now lies with the Office of the Ombudsman, after a complaint over alleged delays in a…
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Police said the 14-year-old student accused of fatally stabbing his 13-year-old classmate had allegedly experienced bullying and purchased the knife online…
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‘The biggest university in acting is this life.’
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The Department of Budget and Management has approved a revised rank structure for the Bureau of Corrections’ 8,589 uniformed personnel, creating a pyramidal…
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An opinion column questions the alleged failure to collect billions in unpaid airport lease obligations, urging stronger government accountability,…
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The Ombudsman defended its decision to make former DPWH secretary Manny Bonoan a state witness in the flood control corruption cases, saying his testimony is…
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In the Senate, those words now echo the uncertainty over Senator Alan Peter Cayetano’s grip on the chamber’s top post.
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Senator Win Gatchalian’s control over Senate finances and employee payroll gives him a crucial edge over Alan Cayetano in their leadership row, as Malacañang…
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Senate Acting President Win Gatchalian insists the impeachment conviction threshold for Vice President Sara Duterte stays at 16 votes, despite quorum disputes…
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Senators led by Win Gatchalian raise alarm over intelligence reports of a security threat to the Philippine Senate, as Ping Lacson warns of growing frustration…
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