Tag: Congress
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President Marcos Jr. Clarifies No Executive Role in VP Duterte’s Impeachment
In a recent statement, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. made it clear that the executive branch is not involved in the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte. Speaking at a press briefing in Malacañang, Marcos emphasized, ‘The executive cannot have a hand in the impeachment. The executive has no role in the impeachment.’ He…
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Supreme Court Orders Response from Congress and Executive on GAA Constitutionality Challenge
The Supreme Court has issued a directive to both Congress and the Executive branch to respond to a legal challenge against the constitutionality of Republic Act 12116, known as the General Appropriations Act (GAA). This directive came during a full court session on Tuesday, where the justices reviewed a petition for certiorari and prohibition filed…
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Albay Honors Late Congressman Edcel Lagman with Half-Mast Flags
In a solemn tribute, the provincial government of Albay has mandated that the Philippine flag be flown at half-mast across all government offices in the province. This directive comes in honor of the late First District Representative Edcel Lagman Sr., who died at the age of 82 on Thursday afternoon. Acting Governor Glenda Bongao issued…
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National Security Adviser Urges Congress to Strengthen Anti-Espionage Legislation
MANILA – In a recent statement, National Security Adviser Eduardo Año has urged the Philippine Congress to swiftly enact amendments to the Espionage Act and the Countering Foreign Interference and Malign Influence Bill. Año emphasized the necessity of these legal enhancements to combat the growing threats to national security effectively. Año highlighted that the proposed…
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2025 National Budget Prioritizes Education Over DPWH by P22 Billion, Says Lawmaker
In a clear statement of priorities, the Philippine Congress has allocated a higher budget for education than for the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in the 2025 national budget, according to Assistant Majority Leader Jay Khonghun from Zambales’ 1st District. He emphasized that the education sector’s budget exceeds that of the DPWH by…
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