GAA gang must admit defeat
When citizens ask where their taxes went, the government owes them answers, not a petition asking the Supreme Court to loosen its restraints.
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Supreme Court ruling on Philippine national budget
Latest Daily Tribune news and analysis on Supreme Court ruling on Philippine national budget.
Supreme Court recognizes BIR role in digital notarization
The Supreme Court acknowledges the Bureau of Internal Revenue's pivotal role in advancing electronic notarization, streamlining tax compliance for digital…
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Flawed budgetary legacy
Why did it take a Supreme Court ruling to bring this case the scrutiny it needed? Shouldn’t this level of transparency and diligence be the norm, not the…
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SC: Budget ruling does not determine individual liability
The Supreme Court ruled certain budget increases unconstitutional but clarified that individual liability, including that of President Marcos, will be…
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Senators vow tighter 2027 budget safeguards after SC ruling
Senators pledge transparency and strict safeguards in the 2027 budget process after the Supreme Court's ruling on unconstitutional spending in past budgets.…
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SC upholds unprogrammed funds, strikes down unconstitutional budget increases
The Supreme Court upholds the constitutionality of unprogrammed funds while striking down a P449.5-billion budget hike deemed unconstitutional, emphasizing…
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SC: Officials behind unconstitutional budget hikes may face charges
The Supreme Court has ruled that government officials involved in unconstitutional budget hikes under the 2024 and 2025 General Appropriations Acts may face…
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Palace seeks SC review of unprogrammed funds ruling
Malacañang seeks Supreme Court reconsideration on unprogrammed funds ruling, arguing that restrictions imposed could hinder government funding mechanisms for…
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Minority lawmakers welcome SC ruling on 2024, 2025 budget
Minority lawmakers applaud the Supreme Court's decision to declare the 2024 and 2025 budgets unconstitutional, citing it as a step toward transparency and…
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SC voids P449.5-B unprogrammed funds hike
The Supreme Court has declared unconstitutional Congress' P449.5-billion increase in unprogrammed appropriations under the 2024 national budget, citing…
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Distinction between rape and sexual abuse (1)
‘...sexual abuse,’ as defined under RA 7610, encompasses situations wherein a minor indulges — or, put differently, consents, albeit defectively — to engage in…
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SC fines ex-court stenographer for voyeurism
The Supreme Court found former Olongapo City court interpreter Jan Paul Lugtu guilty of gross immorality for secretly recording female lawyers and court staff…
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Leonen urges legal professionals to use AI critically to prevent injustice
Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Marvic Leonen urges lawyers and law students to use AI critically, warning that its unmindful use could lead to…
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Senior discount loophole? Lawyer warns of fake promos
Lawyer Romulo Macalintal urges the Supreme Court to clarify its ruling on senior citizen discounts, warning businesses may exploit loopholes by mislabeling…
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SC aspirant wants anti-dynasty law to cover appointees
Government Corporate Counsel Solomon Hermosura advocates for an anti-political dynasty law covering both elected and appointed positions as he vies for a…
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COA chief Cordoba seeks Supreme Court seat
COA Chairman Gamaliel Cordoba leverages decades of experience in government and regulatory agencies to strengthen his bid for a Supreme Court seat, emphasizing…
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SC, PHILJA eyes judicial training center in the Visayas
The Supreme Court and PHILJA are set to establish a judicial training center in Visayas, thanks to a 20,000-square meter land donation from New Lucena, Iloilo.…
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