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China's Two Sessions close with 15th Five-Year Plan approval and new laws
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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.
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.
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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.
Caloocan Representative Edgar Erice emotionally criticized the House's 'diluted' anti-political dynasty bill as a 'sham' during the first day of plenary deliberations on Tuesday, March 17. He argued it would institutionalize dynasties rather than end their power monopoly. Bill sponsor Lanao del Sur Representative Zia Alonto Adiong defended the proposal.
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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.
On Thursday, March 12, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. certified as urgent a bill granting him emergency powers to suspend or reduce excise taxes on petroleum products. The move aims to address soaring fuel prices amid Middle East tensions. Sen. Win Gatchalian warned of tradeoffs, including a potential P136 billion revenue loss for the government.
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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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