Tag: Philippine Politics
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Break Bonus Controversy: Tiangco Claims Philippine lawmakers receive ‘allowance’ during recess
Overview: the claim of a break bonus Navotas Representative Toby Tiangco has reignited a long-running debate about perks for members of the Philippine House of Representatives. In remarks reported yesterday, Tiangco suggested that lawmakers regularly receive a lucrative “break allowance” each time Congress adjourns for a recess. He painted the practice as a routine financial…
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Break Bonus Controversy in the Philippine House of Reps
What is the Break Bonus Allegation? A claim circulating in Philippine political circles centers on a so‑called “break bonus” paid to members of the House of Representatives whenever Congress adjourns for a break. The allegation suggests that lawmakers receive a substantial allowance during recess, a practice critics say undermines public trust and raises questions about…
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Ethics Complaint Looms: Terry Ridon Presses Leviste Over DPWH Batangas Office Ransacking
Overview House Committee on Public Accounts chairperson Rep. Terry Ridon has signaled the possibility of ethics complaints against Batangas Rep. Leandro Legarda Leviste following allegations that the DPWH Batangas 1st District Engineering Office (DEO) was ransacked. The developing story has drawn attention to oversight, accountability, and the procedures by which government facilities are safeguarded in…
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A Return to Political Chaos? The Philippines’ Impeachment Saga
Introduction: A Nation at a Crossroads The Philippines finds itself once again in the orbit of a high-stakes impeachment cycle, a phenomenon that political watchers hoped had been tempered by years of coalition politics and evolving institutions. As debates unfold in Congress and headlines flare, analysts are asking what the latest moves reveal about governance,…
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LP Welcomes Arrest Warrant Against Zaldy Co, Emphasizing Justice for Filipinos
Public Demand for Justice and Accountability The Liberal Party of the Philippines (LP) has weighed in on the latest legal developments surrounding former Ako Bicol representative Zaldy Co, along with 17 other individuals, whose arrest warrants have been issued. In a statement released Saturday, the LP said the warrants underscore a broader demand among Filipinos…
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LIVESTREAM: Necrological Service for ex-Senate president Juan Ponce Enrile
Live Coverage of Juan Ponce Enrile’s Necrological Service The Philippines will pause this week to honour a towering figure in its political history. The remains of former Senate president and Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile will be accorded a necrological service at the Senate in Manila on Wednesday morning, November 19. Enrile, who…
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Sara Duterte: Pushing Marcos to Resign Is Pointless — What She Calls for Instead
Overview: Duterte’s stance on calls for resignation Vice President Sara Duterte has made a clear distinction between questioning a president’s performance and demanding his immediate resignation. In a recent press briefing in Zamboanga City, she said that she is not urging President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to resign, describing such calls as pointless. The vice president…
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Duterte: Pushing Marcos to Resign Is Pointless, Focus on Accountability
Overview: Duterte clarifies stance on Marcos and resignation calls In a candid briefing in Zamboanga City, Vice President Sara Duterte clarified her position regarding President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. She stressed that she has not been urging the president to resign and described such calls as “pointless.” Instead, she highlighted the need for accountability, a thorough…
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OVP Budget Approved in House Plenary Without Sara Duterte
OVP budget approved in plenary despite absence The House of Representatives on a plenary vote approved the 2026 budget for the Office of the Vice President (OVP) even as its staff were notably absent from the session. The deliberations proceeded with the sponsor, Rep. Jose Alvarez, announcing that Vice President Sara Duterte had authorized the…
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House Plenary Approves OVP Budget for 2026 Despite Sara Duterte Absence
House Plenary Approves OVP Budget for 2026 The House of Representatives approved the Office of the Vice President’s (OVP) budget for 2026 in a plenary session, even as Vice President Sara Duterte was notably absent from the deliberations. The action comes amid a flurry of letters and procedural moves surrounding the funding, attendance, and conditionalities…