Duterte’s POGO order and separation of powers debate

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“Luistro’s critique hinges on the principle that when the law does not provide for a particular regulation, it should not be created through executive fiat”

The roots of this issue trace back to the era of Ferdinand Marcos Sr., who, through Presidential Decree 1869, established the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation in 1977. Fast forward to 2017, when Duterte issued EO 13, ostensibly to combat illegal gambling and clarify the jurisdiction of various agencies over gaming operations.

This is grounded in the doctrine of the separation of powers, a fundamental aspect of democratic governance where the legislative, executive, and judicial branches have distinct and separate functions.

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