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It appears that if a government agency is even remotely critical of the government, or not aligned politically, it can expect a more adversarial Congress. This selective application of the power of checks and balances is but one manifestation of our country’s weak rule of law.
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Sagip Representative Rodante Marcoleta said in a mix of English and Filipino: “There should be no more questioning, but what took place was a barrage of questions. That’s why I’m asking why did we do that earlier. Are we not already respecting a tradition well-kept?”District of Davao City said, “Rulings of the chair form parts of the rules because it will set a precedent.
This massive budget cut of 64% for Duterte’s OVP is a huge deal, and they’re bound to feel the pinch. The House wants the OVP’s, followed by a cut in professional services , rent/lease expenses , supplies , and utility expenses . will go to confidential funds, another fifth will go to intelligence funds, and a tenth will go to travel expenses.
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