Tag: Tiangco
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Lawmakers’ ‘Break Bonus’: Tiangco Reveals Millions in House Allowances During Breaks
What Rep. Tiangco alleges about the House’s break-time perks Navotas Representative Toby Tiangco has raised a provocative issue about the financial incentives lawmakers receive when the House of Representatives goes on recess. At the heart of his claim is a recurring practice whereby members allegedly receive substantial sums labeled as an “allowance” or similar payment…
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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…