Senator Francis Tolentino on Wednesday scolded National Mapping and Resource Information Authority (NAMRIA) Director Peter N. Tiangco for acting without legal basis in naming the underwater features of the Philippine Rise, formerly known as Benham Rise. An apparently dismayed Tolentino said the NAMRIA headed by Tiangco abrogated upon itself the power of Congress in naming
Senator Francis Tolentino on Wednesday scolded National Mapping and Resource Information Authority Director Peter N. Tiangco for acting without legal basis in naming the underwater features of the Philippine Rise, formerly known as Benham Rise.
“You named the underwater features without authority. This is transgression. Abrogating yourself the power of Congress,” Tolentino said.Sen.
Tolentino even cited a Commission on Audit recommendation that the trust fund should be abolished because NAMRIA’s creation of the trust fund is without legal basis.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Lorna Tolentino raves about Japanese film 'Monster'Award-winning actress Lorna Tolentino is exploring the world of film production — this time as a producer.
Read more »
Marcos vows 'to hold accountable' those responsible for sinking of fishing boat in West Philippine SeaThree Filipino fishermen died on October 2, Monday, after a foreign commercial vessel rammed the fishing boat Dearyn in the vicinity of Bajo de Masinloc
Read more »
Democratizing MaArte: Making Philippine arts accessible to allThere’s a growing demand and appreciation for arts here in the Philippines. The success of this year’s MaArte Fair held last Aug. 2-4, 2023, at The Peninsula Manila is a testament to that.
Read more »
South Korea, PH to tackle West Philippine Sea concerns in upcoming meetSouth Korea and the Philippines are set to discuss current developments and security over the West Philippine Sea in their
Read more »