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The president has a right to confidential and intelligence funds


Published on 2024-12-18 11:40:46 - MSN
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  • I HAVE been accused by Duterte loyalists, both of the ex-president and the incumbent vice president, of being a blind apologist of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Someone even alleged that among political analysts and columnists,

The article discusses the controversy surrounding the allocation of confidential and intelligence funds to the Office of the President in the Philippines. It highlights that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has defended the necessity of these funds, emphasizing their importance for national security and intelligence gathering. Critics, however, argue that these funds lack transparency and could be prone to misuse. The debate intensified when Vice President Sara Duterte, who also serves as Education Secretary, requested a significant amount for confidential funds, which raised questions about the justification and oversight of such allocations. The article also touches on the legal framework allowing these funds, stating that while the President has the right to these funds, there is a growing call for stricter accountability and clearer guidelines on their use.

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