Hold questioned 2026 GAA projects, SolGen tells DBM
Solicitor General Darlene Marie Berberabe says the government may suspend some 2026 budget projects following a Supreme Court ruling on unprogrammed…
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Supreme Court unprogrammed appropriations ruling
Latest Daily Tribune news and analysis on Supreme Court unprogrammed appropriations ruling.
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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Senate vows stricter spending control
Philippine senators pledge stricter safeguards and greater transparency in the proposed P7.2-trillion 2027 national budget following a Supreme Court ruling on…
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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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High Court voids spending hikes
The Supreme Court has declared unconstitutional Congress’ ₱449.5-billion increase in 2024 Unprogrammed Appropriations and the ₱17.99-billion hike in the DPWH…
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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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