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13 paź 2024 · The powers of the Philippine Congress are broad and encompass the entire range of legislative authority necessary for governance. From enacting laws, controlling the budget, and ratifying international treaties, to exercising its check-and-balance role through impeachment, inquiries, and martial law oversight, Congress plays a central role in ...
23 wrz 2024 · The powers of legislative inquiries and oversight functions of Congress are enshrined in the 1987 Philippine Constitution, particularly in Article VI (Legislative Department), which grants Congress the power to conduct inquiries in aid of legislation and to exercise oversight over the Executive branch of government.
11 lut 2019 · Congress has the power to remove from office impeachable government officials, including the President, Vice President, members of the Supreme Court, members of constitutional commissions, and...
Powers of the Congress that are executive in nature are: Appointment of its officers; Affirming treaties; Confirming presidential appointees through the Commission on Appointments; Removal power; etc. Supervisory The Congress of the Philippines exercises considerable control and supervision over the administrative branch - e.g.:
22 wrz 2024 · General Powers of Congress: Congress has the authority to: Enact laws to protect and promote public welfare. Levy taxes and raise revenue. Appropriate public funds for government expenditures. Declare war and provide for national defense. Regulate commerce and trade. Maintain law and order, including the police power to ensure peace and safety.
1 wrz 2021 · Under the Duterte administration, Congress passed the Bayanihan emergency laws on COVID-19 response, the Bangsamoro law, the conversion or division of local government units, budget bills, the...
The Legislative Power is vested in the Congress of the Philippines which shall consist of a Senate and a House of Representatives, except to the extent reserved to the people by the provision on initiative and referendum.