“The IRRs have not only misinterpreted our laws, but ultimately defied the will of the people as the real sovereign imbibed in our laws,” he added. ADVERTISEMENTFurther, he said laws and its corresponding IRRs be submitted to an oversight committee composed of the concerned Senate committee which prepared the bills. Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri also raised concerns that some laws tend to be “manipulated” once its IRR is crafted. “It’s about time we review how the IRR process is being done so as to not diminish the true essence of the law,” Zubiri added. Personnel from the Senate’s legal office can help senators look for IRRs that clash with laws for the filing of cases before the Supreme Court, according to the majority leader.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer September 14, 2020 12:33 UTC