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Senate may OK Independent People’s Commission bill by January – Sotto
The Senate intends to pursue the proposed Independent People’s Commission (IPC) despite previous reservations from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III stated that the Senate aims to pass the IPC bill by January next year, possibly before the Christmas break.
The proposed IPC, contained in Sotto's Senate Bill No. 1512, is currently pending on the Senate floor, with its counterpart measure in the House of Representatives yet to reach the plenary.
It was identified as one of four priority measures during a Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council meeting.
President Marcos Jr. himself has expressed support for the IPC, even offering suggestions that the Senate plans to incorporate into the bill.
Former Senate President Franklin Drilon had previously warned of a public backlash if the President vetoed the bill due to widespread anger over corruption.
Presidential Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro had cited potential constitutional or functional issues with the IPC, suggesting overlap with the DOJ and Ombudsman mandates.
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