Officials

Officials from the Office of the Vice President (OVP) in the Philippines were thrust into the spotlight when several of them were cited in contempt by a House committee during an investigation into alleged misuse of public funds. The situation unfolded amid ongoing hearings regarding confidential and intelligence funds purportedly used during the vice presidency … Read more

In many political discussions, people often talk about the balance of power between elected leaders and the officials who carry out government policies. The phrase a government by the officials raises interesting questions about how modern governments operate. In theory, many democratic systems are designed to be governments of the people and for the people. … Read more