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After decades of delay, the Freedom of Information (FOI) bill is progressing in the Philippine House of Representatives and Senate. It cleared the committee stage in the House and passed second reading in the Senate in mid-March. Differences remain between the two chambers' versions.

2. februar 2026 Rapporteret af AI

TSE President Minister Cármen Lúcia announced ten ethical conduct guidelines for Regional Electoral Court (TRE) magistrates during the opening of the 2026 Electoral Judiciary Year. She stressed the need for transparency and strictness against ethical deviations amid general elections set for October. Electoral Prosecutor-General Paulo Gonet warned of risks from the misuse of artificial intelligence in campaigns.

President Lula's government failed to respond to 30,245 requests made through the Access to Information Law (LAI) from January 2023 to December 2025, accounting for 6.6% of the total 379,000 requests received. This rate indicates an improvement from 2023 but still exceeds that of the Bolsonaro administration. Experts suggest the actual figures may be higher due to improper classifications.

3. januar 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Navotas Representative Toby Tiangco disclosed that House members receive millions in allowances during congressional breaks, a practice dating back to 2010. These ‘break bonuses’ supplement monthly maintenance funds and have prompted calls for transparency amid scrutiny from fellow lawmakers.

Providencia's mayor, Jaime Bellolio, advocated for an emergency coalition to tackle the country's challenges, amid calls for political unity following José Antonio Kast's electoral victory. During a Christmas event at Hospital Luis Calvo Mackenna, he sidestepped debates on terminology and stressed integrating various opposition sectors. He also supported transparency in public management amid probes in Peñalolén and the Contraloría's oversight role.

23. december 2025 Rapporteret af AI

The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has urged for transparency and due process in response to allegations of alterations to a tax law.