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Delegates applauding at the Great Hall of the People as China's NPC approves the 15th Five-Year Plan during Two Sessions closing, Xi Jinping on stage.

China's Two Sessions close with 15th Five-Year Plan approval and new laws

March 11, 2026 Iniulat ng AI Larawang ginawa ng AI

Concluding the fourth sessions of China's 14th National People's Congress (NPC) and Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC)—which opened earlier in March to deliberate key priorities—the NPC closed on March 12, 2026, in Beijing. Lawmakers approved the government work report, the outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), and several laws, with Xi Jinping and other leaders in attendance.

Contraloría detects regulatory gaps in Supersubsidio's precautionary measures

Colombia's Comptroller General revealed regulatory gaps and weaknesses in precautionary measures imposed by the Family Subsidy Superintendency (Supersubsidio) on Family Compensation Funds (CCF). The study reviewed 24 interventions from 2019 to 2023, finding most unsatisfactory. It influenced a Constitutional Court ruling mandating a new regime by 2027.

Harish Iyer resigns from NHRC core group over transgender bill silence

March 26, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

Transgender rights activist Harish Iyer resigned on March 26, 2026, from his position as advisor on the NHRC's Core Group on LGBTQI+ issues. He criticised the National Human Rights Commission for its silence on the Transgender Persons Amendment Bill, 2026.

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Surge in judicial complaints amid new laws as South Korea Assembly eyes remaining reform bills

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Maharashtra passes freedom of religion bill with opposition support

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Senado apruba mga panukalang-batas na protektahan remittance ng OFW

Mainit na debate sa Kamara sa 'budol' na anti-dynasty bill

Galit na kinondena ni Caloocan Rep. Edgar Erice ang 'budol' o panloloko na bersyon ng anti-political dynasty bill sa unang araw ng plenary deliberations sa Kamara noong Martes, Marso 17. Ayon sa kanya, hindi ito magtatapos ng monopolyo ng kapangyarihan ng mga political dynasties. Ipinagtanggol naman ng sponsor na si Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong ang panukala.

Kast government sets first legislative urgencies on security

March 16, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

José Antonio Kast's government held its first expanded political committee on Monday at La Moneda, where Segpres Minister José García announced urgencies for 20 bills, mainly on security and migration. Three initiatives received immediate discussion, including classifying irregular entry as a crime. The announcement comes amid internal criticisms over possible pardons and limits to free higher education.

Nagkukumpirma si Marcos ng urgent na panukalang batas para sa emergency powers sa excise tax sa gasolina

Noong Huwebes, Marso 12, nagkumpirma bilang urgent ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ang isang panukalang batas na nagbibigay sa kanya ng emergency powers upang magsuspinde o bawasan ang excise tax sa mga produktong petrolyo. Layunin nito na tugunan ang mataas na presyo ng gasolina dahil sa tensyon sa Gitnang Silangan. Nagbabala naman si Sen. Win Gatchalian na magkakaroon ng tradeoffs, kabilang ang potensyal na pagkawala ng P136 bilyon sa kita ng gobyerno.

House of Representatives amends Electoral Act on dual party membership

March 11, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

The House of Representatives has amended Section 77 of the Electoral Act 2026 to impose penalties for dual party membership. The amendment prescribes a two-year jail term or a N10 million fine.

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