Former Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Chairperson J. Prospero “Popoy” De Vera III clarified that he had no role in the recent veto of the proposed National Polytechnic University of the Philippines (NPUP) bill, rejecting claims raised during a congressional budget hearing. De Vera issued...
President Marcos has vetoed a bill seeking to amend the charter of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA), citing concerns that it may conflict with existing laws and adversely impact the government’s fiscal position. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Mark Balmores) In his...
President Marcos has rejected the proposed amendments to the Revised Charter of Baguio City due to legal inconsistencies, Malacañang said. File photo In her press briefing on Monday, April 14, Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro read a portion of the President's veto message. "I am...
President Marcos has rejected the naturalization of controversial Chinese national Li Duan Wang, Malacañang announced on Friday, April 11. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Mark Balmores) In a text message to reporters, Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro confirmed that the...
President Marcos is set to veto certain provisions of the 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA) in the interest of public welfare, Malacañang announced early Wednesday morning, Dec. 18. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Malacañang photo) This development came following budget cuts in...
President Marcos has yet to identify items in the final version of the proposed P6.352-trillion national budget for 2025 approved by the Bicameral Conference Committee that he could veto. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Malacañang photo) “We're not yet there, we're not...
Mark Balmores/ MANILA BULLETIN) By ELLSON QUISMORIO Wait just a little bit longer. This was Santa Rosa City lone district Rep. Dan Fernandez's message to Philippine National Police (PNP) members after President Marcos vetoed the proposed...
Santa Rosa lone district Rep. Dan Fernandez (Screenshot from Facebook live) Santa Rosa City lone district Rep. Dan Fernandez says the House of Representatives is intent on taking action in response to the provisions vetoed by President Marcos...
After careful consideration, President Marcos has vetoed the proposed Philippine National Police (PNP) reform bill to ensure that changes in the police force are fair, clear, and truly beneficial to everyone involved, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said on Thursday, July 11. File photo In a...
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano said the establishment of the Bulacan Ecozone should be grounded on comprehensive studies to ensure its creation will truly benefit the province and the general public. Cayetano made the call as the Senate amends the bill following its veto by President Marcos in...
President Marcos has vetoed sections of the 2024 General Appropriations Act (GAA) pertaining to the Department of Justice (DOJ) revolving funds and implementing the National Government's Career Executive Service Development Program. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (Bongbong...
Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva on Wednesday, December 21 said he respects the President’s prerogative to veto some provisions of the General Appropriations Act (GAA) 2023. "And we trust in his wisdom," Villanueva said. "The work of the legislature now is to continue its oversight powers...
