Bypass operation
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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‘From the perspective of law enforcement, the situation would become chaotic. It was a matter of national security.’
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Labor and Employment Secretary Francis Tolentino ranked among the top-performing Cabinet officials in the latest Tangere nationwide survey, earning a 42%…
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Newly appointed Cabinet Secretary Benhur Abalos joined First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos in distributing free rice to more than 3,000 beneficiaries in…
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Journalists are expressing frustration over a Cabinet secretary’s repeated avoidance of media questions during public events, raising concerns about…
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In recent months, it has become apparent that I must prioritize my health and well-being.
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Education Secretary Sonny Angara and Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian topped Cabinet trust and satisfaction ratings in the latest Tangere survey…
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Executive Secretary Ralph Recto dismissed rumors of a Cabinet shake-up, saying there is no planned revamp and urging officials to stay focused on governance…
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House leader Edgar Erice accused the Marcos administration of allowing lawmakers to divert flagship projects to unprogrammed funds, calling the practice…
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Ping Lacson says documents show several Cabinet officials were linked to billions of pesos in allocables in the proposed 2025 national budget.
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For the nth time, the Cabinet of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has undergone another reshuffle, this time in relation to flood control issues. Executive…
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Vice President Sara Duterte revealed she experienced a “professional crisis” while serving as a Cabinet member under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., saying she…
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. stressed that even his closest friends in the Cabinet could face removal if they do not perform their jobs well.
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