ECs mandated to submit ‘disaster response plans’

Source: https://mb.com.ph/2023/03/03/sm-cares-reiterates-support-for-mga-natatanging-nilalang-at-2023-happy-walk-for-down-syndrome-led-by-dsapi/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sm-cares-reiterates-support-for-mga-natatanging-nilalang-at-2023-happy-walk

Former CEC Mr. Quraishi also listed some positive aspects of the Bill, like fixing of qualifications for ECs.

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/activists-raise-concern-over-election-commissioners-appointment-bill/article67318783.ece

The Bill says the CEC and ECs would be paid the salary equal to the Cabinet Secretary.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/india/bill-panel-for-selection-of-cec-ecs-does-not-change-order-of-precedence-cec-govt-8888336/

This case further amplifies concerns about the proposed Bill’s potential impact on the independent working of the ECs.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/appointing-election-commissioners-the-government-must-not-control-the-watchdog-8917864/

Under the first component of the P270.6-million I-PURE project, NEA and ECs were required to implement electrification programs for the agriculture and fishing industries in North and South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat and Tawi-Tawi.

Source: https://business.inquirer.net/429799/eu-backed-rural-electrification-project-gains-ground