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Drilon urges SC to rule early on ‘unprogrammed’ funds

MANILA, Philippines — Former Senate President Franklin Drilon on Tuesday urged the Supreme Court to rule “as early as possible” on the legality of unprogrammed appropriations (UAs), saying a decision would provide crucial guidance before Congress begins deliberations on the proposed 2027 national budget. Drilon made the appeal during the third day of oral arguments

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Arraignment of Estrada, Bonoan postponed

MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan’s Second Division on Tuesday postponed the arraignment of Sen. Jinggoy Estrada and former Public Works Secretary Manuel Bonoan to June 4. In the case of Bonoan, who arrived in a wheelchair, his arraignment was postponed after he again showed signs of hypertension. On Monday night, he was taken to the

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House passes Freedom of Information bill

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved on final reading a bill guaranteeing the public’s right to access government information, moving the long-delayed measure closer to becoming law amid renewed scrutiny of government spending and corruption. House Bill No. 9397, or the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act, secured 284 votes, with

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