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A petition seeking the declaration of the confidential and intelligence funds unconstitutional has been filed before the Supreme Court.
A petition for certiorari and mandamus was filed on Wednesday to nullify Executive Order (EO) 2 and the Commission on Audit Joint Circular 2015-01 which allows the use, transfer and disbursement of the confidential funds.
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The petitioners, led by retired senior associate justice Antonio Carpio, argued that the allocation and the release of confidential funds are unconstitutional as it violates Section 28 Article II of the Constitution which refers to the public disclosure of transactions involving public interest. Ads.
"There is no law that exempts full public disclosure and the people's right to have access to information, official records, public records and to documents and papers pertaining to the Confidential Funds. Significantly, there is no showing that OVP's (Office of the Vice President) conduct falls under any of the exceptions provided for under the aforementioned EO or any relevant laws," said the petitioners
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