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Commission on Appointments bypass

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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.
27 September 20263 MIN READ
Ad hoc President’s men fan outrage
Experts raise concerns over prolonged acting and ad interim Cabinet appointments under the Marcos administration, citing accountability and checks-and-balances…
27 September 20263 MIN READ
4 in 10 unconfirmed: Stability, accountability compromised
Legal and governance experts question the Marcos administration’s reliance on acting and ad interim Cabinet secretaries, citing concerns over confirmation and…
26 September 20262 MIN READ