Tag: Congress
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P2 Million Christmas Bonus? Congress in the Spotlight as 2026 Budget Moves Forward
Overview: What’s at stake with the 2026 GAB signing As the Philippines moves toward finalizing the 2026 General Appropriations Bill (GAB), whispers have grown into headlines about a substantial Christmas bonus for members of the House of Representatives and party-list groups. Reports initially described a potential P2 million payout for each congressman as a gratuity-like…
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P2 Million Christmas Provision for Philippine Congress: Clarifying the Extra Funding
What the proposal is really about A recent briefing surrounding the 2026 General Appropriations Bill (GAB) has sparked debate across the Philippines about a rumored P2 million allocation for each of the country’s 318 lawmakers, including party-list representatives. The figure has been reported in multiple outlets as a “Christmas bonus,” a term that has raised…
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P2 Million Christmas Bonus for Congress Members? What’s Really Happening with the 2026 Budget
Scope of the Discussion: P2 Million Per Congress Member? The Philippine Congress could be poised to distribute a per-member amount estimated at P2 million as a “Christmas bonus” as the 2026 General Appropriations Bill (GAB) is signed into law. Reports indicate that the amount could go to all 318 lawmakers, including party-list representatives. The proposition…
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No Talks Yet on Replacing Resigned ICI Members as Malacañangwaits on New Probe Body
No Discussions Yet on Replacements for the Resigned ICI Members MANILA, Philippines — The Palace has not begun formal discussions about who will replace the members who recently resigned from the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI). The government’s position comes as lawmakers continue to push for a separate bill that would create a new body…
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MGNREGA Decimation: Congress Slams Modi, Launches Campaign
Background: What is at stake The Congress party is painting the decision to “decimate MGNREGA” as a unilateral move by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, comparable in its perceived impact to the demonetisation fiasco of 2016. At a recent Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting, leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi framed the move as an erosion…
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Congress Slams MGNREGA Changes as One-Man Decision, Campaigns Across India
Congress Accuses Modi Government of Decimating MGNREGA At a key national gathering, Congress leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, criticized the government’s approach toward MGNREGA, arguing that recent changes amount to the decimation of a cornerstone social security program. The party framed the decision as a unilateral move by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, drawing…
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Congress Accuses Modi Government of Decimating MGNREGA and Launches Nationwide Campaign
Overview: A Political Stand on MGNREGA The Congress party has intensified its critique of the Modi administration, labeling the alleged narrowing of the MGNREGA scheme as a decimation that mirrors the impact of demonetisation. Party leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, announced a nationwide campaign beginning January 5 to press for restoration and protection…
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Power of organisation: Digvijaya Singh praises RSS strength as he notes Modi’s rise from worker to PM
Digvijaya Singh Acknowledges RSS Organisation In a move that drew immediate attention within Indian politics, senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh highlighted the organizational strength of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Sharing a photograph and commentary on social media, Singh emphasized the RSS’s ability to mobilize, coordinate, and sustain a large volunteer network—an attribute he described…
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Where the Democratic and Republican Parties Are Going Next: Key Primaries to Watch
Introduction: The primaries as a lens on party futures As the high-stakes primary season unfolds, both major parties are testing new candidates, refining policy signals, and reshaping organizational strategies. The next wave of congressional and gubernatorial primaries isn’t just about who wins these contests—it’s about where each party is headed in the broader fight over…
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Digvijaya Singh Draws Attention by Praising Sangh Alongside PM Modi Throwback Photo
Background: A high-profile moment sparks polemics In a development that quickly drew political fire, veteran Congress leader Digvijaya Singh appeared to praise the RSS while sharing a throwback photo featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The post arrived at a moment when the BJP and the Congress are entrenched in a long-running political tussle over the…