Tag: Government Transparency
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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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Cabinet Office accused of covering up for royal family after blocking release of Andrew documents
Allegations of a cover-up amid withheld documents The Cabinet Office is facing fierce scrutiny after officials released a tranche of documents that included several items related to the Duke of York’s role as a UK trade envoy. Critics say the late release, and the decision to withhold some materials at the last minute, point to…
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Cabral Files Controversy: Palace Demands Inquiry into How Leviste Accessed Documents
Background: The Cabral Files and their Controversy The Philippine government is again under scrutiny after revelations that documents tied to the late former public works undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral may have been obtained through questionable means. The disclosure has sparked calls for a formal investigation into how these files passed into the hands of a…
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Epstein Files Act: Kentucky Rep Responds to Trump Taunt
Kentucky Republican Stands by Epstein Files Act Despite Trump Mockery A Kentucky congressman who helped write a law directing the federal government to release all Jeffrey Epstein files found his resolve tested after President Donald Trump labeled him a “lowlife” in a Christmas jab. The clash highlights a broader confrontation over transparency, victim advocacy, and…
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What Happened to U.S. Foreign Aid This Year? A Clear Look at Policy Shifts and Impacts
What shaped U.S. foreign aid this year? The landscape of U.S. foreign aid is not static. Each year brings policy debates, budget actions, and administrative decisions that determine which programs survive, shrink, or expand. This year’s story centers on changes in priorities, the mechanisms used to implement them, and how partners around the world felt…
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Palace: Hearsay DPWH Documents on Flood Control Mess Need Validation
Palace Refuses to Certify Flood Control Documents Without DPWH Validation The Office of the President in Manila clarified that recent documents circulating about the country’s flood control program are considered hearsay unless they are validated by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). The remark comes after Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste released what he…
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Failure to Extradite Ofori-Atta Could Encourage Politicians to Flee Justice, Says Inusah Fuseini
Raising Alarm Over Extradition and Accountability Private legal practitioner and former Tamale Central MP Inusah Fuseini has voiced concern that a failure to extradite former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, along with Ernest Darko Akore, could set a dangerous precedent. He argues that when high-profile figures escape judicial processes, it signals that accountability is negotiable for…
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Live: Key Epstein Files Release Sparks Fresh Calls for Transparency and Full Disclosure
Overview of the Latest Epstein Files Release The Department of Justice released a new tranche of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein amid renewed scrutiny over what was disclosed and what remains sealed. Democratic Representative Ro Khanna contends that the release falls short of the requirements set by his Epstein Transparency Act, arguing that the government…
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Epstein Photos Released by Democrats, More to Come
Democrats reveal more Epstein photos as part of ongoing disclosures The controversy surrounding Jeffrey Epstein’s documented past and the extensive trove of materials linked to his activities continues to unfold in U.S. political circles. Democrats on the House Oversight Committee announced the release of additional Epstein-related photographs from the estate, a move that underscores the…
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Azerbaijan’s Miras Surveillance Platform Expands State Powers
Introduction: A New Era of State Surveillance In a move that could reshape the balance between security and civil liberties, Azerbaijan announced the creation of the Centralized Information and Digital Analytics System, known as MİRAS. Signed into law by President Ilham Aliyev on November 21, the decree centers control of vast data streams under a…