Pork over progress
Without congressional authorization on the funds, even fully disbursed foreign loans sit inert.e
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Without congressional authorization on the funds, even fully disbursed foreign loans sit inert.e
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After the SC struck down the Priority Development Assistance Fund in 2013, the crooks in government became innovative. They devised ways for discretionary…
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Leonen wants insertions explained
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The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the House of Representatives and the Senate to submit supporting documents explaining hundreds of billions of pesos in…
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The Supreme Court on Tuesday continued oral arguments on the constitutionality of unprogrammed appropriations, with justices probing whether the budget…
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The Senate faction aligned with Senator Alan Peter Cayetano is reportedly pushing through with its flood control investigation on Tuesday — in a hearing to be…
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday inspected earthquake-hit areas in Sarangani and assured residents that government assistance and recovery programs are…
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Counsel for the petitioners observed that ‘UAs ballooned to a very high amount compared with the years before 2024,’ revealing a transformation in how…
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The Supreme Court on Tuesday subjected the government's unprogrammed appropriations system to intense scrutiny, with several justices and experts questioning…
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When wisdom is paid only lip service while the substance of a decision is demonstrably unwise, it ceases to be wisdom at all.
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The government is pushing ahead with plans to increase pork import allocations as a safeguard against potential supply shortages and price spikes due to…
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Beyond the sacks of rice, what touched many people was the message behind the gesture: the government is present, listening and compassionate
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‘The Implementing Rules and Regulations will seek careful balance between protecting consumers from high prices, safeguarding the viability of local hog…
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The sinister mechanism works under a two-part structure where the bicam moves programmed or priority appropriations to the UA.
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Under the doctrine of qualified political agency, Cabinet secretaries act as the President and are subordinate to him, not independent from him.
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The Supreme Court (SC) is set to resume oral arguments on the consolidated petitions questioning the constitutionality of unprogrammed funds and Special…
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A weak, delayed, or favorable verdict would give Congress the green light to reload the UA for Marcos’ final years.
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China’s move to restrict imports of pigs and related swine products from the Philippines has renewed attention on the country’s long-running battle against…
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