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Go seeks fiscal autonomy in judiciary
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go, last Wednesday, expressed his strong support for the judiciary’s budget, highlighting the importance of fiscal autonomy for the Judicial Branch of the government given its indispensable role in the administration of justice. “I give my support to the budget of the judiciary. I note the increase of P2.8 billion from this year’s budget. However, it is also important to consider the items for reconsideration which were not approved by the DBM (Department of Budget and Management) such as budget for the creation of new positions,” he added. Go emphasized the critical role that the judiciary plays in upholding the rule of law and ensuring justice is served. “As we know, the Judicial branch of the government performs several undertakings that are vital in ensuring that the rule of law is appropriately upheld and that justice is duly served,” he said. Go added that in order for this branch of government to properly perform its duties, it must not be constrained by limited fiscal autonomy. In line with this, Go earlier filed Senate Bill No. 2111 to strengthen the fiscal autonomy of the Judicial branch. “This will allow the Judicial branch to have greater control over its budget, which can help to ensure its independence and impartiality,” Go explained. The bill mandates that the budget proposal prepared by the Supreme Court shall be incorporated into the draft national budget without revisions. The post Go seeks fiscal autonomy in judiciary appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Solon: LGU autonomy pivotal to progress
Senator Francis Escudero on Tuesday cited the need for the local government units to be empowered and be spared from the “excessive controls” by the national government agencies. The lawmaker stressed that while LGUs are trying their best to “cut red tape” within their operations, the controlling actions by the national government have resulted in the slowdown of public service delivery. In line with this, the senator filed Senate Bill 52 which “prohibits any form of interference by national government agencies with the use of the national tax allotments and locally generated revenues of LGUs.” Escudero’s proposed measure targets scrapping so-called “Made-in-Manila directives” which he described as hindrances in effective LGU administrations — citing his personal experience as the former Sorgoson governor. “Many of which have been issued by those who have never even served as barangay kagawad,” said Escudero. “What these out-of-touch bureaucrats don’t realize is that what may look good on paper or on power point, will do bad on the ground.” Escudero said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., who was a governor of Ilocos Norte for nine years, would have understood where he was coming from. The post Solon: LGU autonomy pivotal to progress appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Kuya Bong pushes stronger judiciary fiscal autonomy
Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go recently introduced Senate Bill 2111 which seeks to define the scope and extent of the fiscal autonomy of the Judicial Branch of government and ensure that it has the necessary independence and resources to effectively perform its functions, which are critical in upholding the rule of law and ensuring justice for all. “The Judiciary plays a crucial role in upholding the rule of law and ensuring justice for all. It is only fitting that we provide them with the necessary resources and independence to effectively perform their duties,” said Go. The proposed bill — “The Fiscal Autonomy Act of Judicial Branch of Government” — seeks to affirm and strengthen the constitutional mandate and powers of the Judiciary as a co-equal branch of government. It cited that the Judiciary’s fiscal autonomy as mandated under Section 3, Article VIII of the Constitution, which means that appropriations for the Judiciary may not be reduced below the amount appropriated for the previous year, and the releases of the appropriations shall not be conditioned on the submission of any work and financial plan nor any financial report, whatsoever. The proposed bill also mandates that the budget proposal prepared by the Supreme Court shall be incorporated in the draft national budget without any revision. If passed into law, the Department of Budget and Management can suggest revisions to the budget proposal, but it must first consult with the Supreme Court or the Chief Justice in writing regarding their comments and suggestions. The DBM is also mandated to automatically release to the Supreme Court, without need for any request, the monthly cash requirements of the Judiciary. “Fiscal autonomy is important for the Judiciary to ensure its impartiality and independence from other branches of government. This bill is a step towards empowering the Judiciary to fulfill its constitutional mandate,” said the lawmaker. If enacted, the proposed measure shall also create a trust fund called the “Judiciary Trust Fund”, which shall be dedicated to the use of the Judiciary. All the funds collected for or accruing to the Judiciary may be deposited and kept in the said trust fund and from which funds needed for its operation shall be drawn. The Judiciary can still collect legal fees, but the percentage used for cost-of-living allowances and office equipment and facilities will change. All legal fees prescribed in Rule 141 of the Rules of Court will now be part of the Judicial Trust Fund. GM It will also allow the Supreme Court to create new offices and reorganize its administrative structure at the national and regional levels, within the limit of its available resources. This is to help carry out the goals of the bill and enable the Judiciary to take on additional functions and responsibilities. The Supreme Court can decide how many court personnel are needed to keep the Judiciary running smoothly, within the limits of the approved budget and hiring policies. The Supreme Court will also ensure that personnel receive sufficient and competitive compensation to ensure the continuity of service and sustainability, as well as support career development programs. “By guaranteeing the fiscal autonomy of the Judiciary, we are not only upholding the Constitution, but we are also showing our commitment to a fair and just legal system,” said Go. The post Kuya Bong pushes stronger judiciary fiscal autonomy appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Academic freedom and responsibility
In 1231, Pope Gregory IX issued the papal bill “Parens Scientiarum” which granted the University of Paris autonomy to run its own affairs, guaranteed its freedom to debate on any subject without the interference of the local bishops and the secular authorities and assured them the particular protection of the Pope. In the centuries that followed, this relationship between Church and the medieval universities continued to thrive, resulting in the historical development of the concept of academic freedom......»»
Winds destroy houses in two Central Mindanao towns
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15 Daulah Islamiyah, BIFF surrender in Central Mindanao
15 Daulah Islamiyah, BIFF surrender in Central Mindanao.....»»
DMK criticises Election Commission for being biassed in allocating symbols to political parties
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House leaves Quiboloy’s fate to Senate
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Davao Media-Citizen Council elects officers
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Dusit Thani, Sheraton to build hotels in Cagayan de Oro
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Measles vaccine drive launched in BARMM
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PBA All Stars hopping over to Davao next
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NZ-EU FTA gains Royal Assent for 1 May entry to force
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Just seven of 116 SUCs offer medicine programs — lawmaker
House Minority Leader Rep. Marcelino Libanan (4PS Partylist) said that Congress should allot more funding to support "highly advanced" SUCs in establishing their own medical schools to subsidize the schooling of aspiring doctors......»»
‘Extreme danger heat index seen in May’
The cities of Puerto Princesa in Luzon and Cotabato in Mindanao sizzled with a heat index of 42 degrees Celsius on Saturday, according to state meteorologists......»»
Bill seeks review of rules on reckless imprudence
The country’s road safety laws must be reviewed to address the liability of drivers in cases of traffic violations and accidents, a lawmaker from Bukidnon said yesterday, citing the high number of vehicular crashes in Metro Manila......»»
Medical marijuana bill reaches Senate plenary
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TikTok facing ban in America; penalized $384 million in Europe
The US House of Reps has passed a bill to ban TikTok unless it cuts ties to Communist China. Chinese parent ByteDance must sell TikTok to another nationality in six months or be shut down......»»
A mandatory duty
With dynasty-building reaching shameless proportions, the Supreme Court has finally been asked to step in and mandate Congress to carry out a task set out in the Constitution: to define and prohibit political dynasties......»»
House approves bill seeking revocation of SMNI’s franchise
House approves bill seeking revocation of SMNI’s franchise.....»»