Tag: Checks and Balances
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Can Democrats Stop Trump After Maduro Strike? A Legal Analysis
Context: Trump, Maduro, and the Political Landscape The question of whether Democrats can effectively check or remove President Donald Trump following his actions against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro raises broad issues about presidential power, constitutional limits, and the tools available to Congress and voters. While foreign policy decisions and aggressive posturing toward a rival regime…
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‘Hindi niya ma-gets?’: Makabayan says VP Sara Duterte’s budget response shows lack of accountability
Makabayan confronts the vice presidency over budget accountability The ongoing budget debate in the Philippines has taken a sharp turn as Makabayan lawmakers challenge Vice President Sara Duterte’s understanding of accountability and checks and balances. With the House of Representatives voting to trim the Office of the Vice President’s (OVP) proposed budget for 2026, critics…
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Makabayan Critique of VP Sara Duterte’s Budget Stance Spurs Debate on Accountability in PH Congress
Background: A Budget Cut with Broad Implications The Philippines’ budget process is often a focal point for debates on transparency and accountability. In the 2026 General Appropriations Bill (GAB), the House of Representatives moved to slash P156 million from the Office of the Vice President (OVP). The decision has become a flashpoint in the ongoing…
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Makabayan Fire: Duterte Says House Isn’t Moral Overseer as Budget Cut Sparks Accountability Debate
Summary of the Budget Move In a heated turn of the Philippines’ budget battle, the House of Representatives approved a significant cut of 156 million pesos from the Office of the Vice President’s (OVP) proposed 2026 General Appropriations Bill. The decision came amid a broader push by lawmakers to reassess allocations and demand greater transparency…