SC told: UA steals Filipinos’ future
The Supreme Court heard pointed arguments on Tuesday questioning the legality of “unprogrammed appropriations” (UA) in the national budget.
Lade Jean Kabagani · · 3 min read
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The Supreme Court heard pointed arguments on Tuesday questioning the legality of “unprogrammed appropriations” (UA) in the national budget.
Lade Jean Kabagani · · 3 min read
Counsels for petitioners on Tuesday urged the Supreme Court to declare unprogrammed appropriations unconstitutional, arguing that the mechanism operates as…
Lade Jean Kabagani · · 2 min read
The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday heard arguments from lawyer and former Senate President Franklin Drilon, who stressed that unprogrammed appropriations are…
Lade Jean Kabagani · · 2 min read
The Supreme Court on Tuesday heard pointed arguments questioning the legality of “unprogrammed appropriations” (UA) in the national budget.
Lade Jean Kabagani · · 3 min read
A group of retired military officials has called on the Supreme Court (SC) to promptly resolve pending “high-profile cases” involving constitutional…
Lade Jean Kabagani · · 1 min read
A Bacolod regional trial court (RTC) has declared four Yanson siblings “fugitives from justice” and blocked them from seeking court relief or participating in…
Lade Jean Kabagani · · 2 min read
The Court of Appeals (CA) has overturned part of a protection order that a General Santos City Family Court issued in favor of a wife.
Lade Jean Kabagani · · 2 min read
The Supreme Court on Monday clarified the proper application of lascivious conduct under Republic Act No. 7610, distinguishing it from acts of lasciviousness…
Lade Jean Kabagani · · 2 min read
A key lawmaker has criticized Vice President Sara Duterte’s legal team for selectively invoking due process protections from the Supreme Court.
Lisa Marie Apacible · · 2 min read
The Supreme Court (SC) of the Philippines will begin its 2026 summer sessions today at its Manila facilities, relocating the traditional proceedings from…
Lade Jean Kabagani · · 1 min read
The Supreme Court will begin hearing petitions this week challenging provisions in the 2026 national budget that allow the continued use of unprogrammed funds,…
Lade Jean Kabagani · · 1 min read
In the final analysis, artificial intelligence is not — and must never become — the judge. It is merely a tool, no matter how sophisticated.
Dean Nilo Divina · · 3 min read
The Supreme Court of the Philippines is set to hear petitions questioning provisions in the 2026 national budget that allow the continued use of unprogrammed…
Lade Jean Kabagani · · 1 min read
The Supreme Court of the Philippines will proceed with its 2026 Summer Sessions beginning Monday, 6 April, in Manila, assuring the public that hearings and…
Lade Jean Kabagani · · 1 min read
The Supreme Court (SC) has upheld the dismissal of a complaint filed by GMA Network, Inc. against ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation over alleged defamatory…
Lade Jean Kabagani · · 1 min read
Former Supreme Court associate justice Antonio Carpio warned that the Philippines must reject any joint oil and gas exploration deal with China that recognizes…
Lisa Marie Apacible · · 3 min read
President Donald Trump will watch the US Supreme Court hear a landmark case Wednesday weighing the constitutionality of his contentious bid to…
Agence France-Presse · · 3 min read
He encouraged continuous training and upskilling, describing digital competence as both a necessity within the Judiciary and a valuable asset for future career…
Lade Jean Kabagani · · 2 min read