The Nature of Confidential Funds vis-vis Congressional Inquiry
The Nature of Confidential Funds vis-vis Congressional Inquiry
Confidential Funds, by its nature, is subject to the discretion of the head of the agency, who determines need in the gathering of vital information in pursuit of the mandate of the organization. Because of its confidential nature, the liquidation process is being made by just a certification of the head of the agency and his trustee, and the names of the end-users are confidential to avoid unwarranted disclosure and compromise to the enemies of the State.

This practice is being  observed in all branches of the government which were granted confidential funds under the General Appropriations Act (GAA), the applicable law of Congress, from the Office of the President, Office of the Vice President, House of Congress, Supreme Court, Local Government Agencies, Office of the Ombudsman, Constitutional Commissions, and Local Government Units, and the likes.

One typical example of application of the "equal protection clause" - If we apply the disclosure on how and who the end-users of confidential funds to all concerned public officials, will the Members  of the House of Representatives who are affiliated with the makabayan-left group be willing also to disclose as to who, and what purpose, and how much amount, have they released during their tenure of such confidential funds entrusted to them?

With the acceptable process o certification, Congress should examine all offices granted confidential funds under their General Appropriations Act (GAA) if it has intention on  legislate  a better measure among all concerned in the intended utilization of funds under the GAA which Congress annually approves. 

In failing to do this  constitutional equal protection requirement for that would be the true essence  of conducting investigation in aid of legislation, otherwise, Congress can be construed as  being engaged in a partisan campaign and political harassment against their perceived and possible poliltical enemies. (Anonymous sender from a political science student and a national security practitioner)

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