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Supreme Court Declares 2024 and 2025 General Appropriations Acts Unconstitutional

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 1
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What happened

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The Supreme Court issued a decision on October 1, 2026, declaring the 2024 and 2025 General Appropriations Acts, along with portions of the 2026 GAA, unconstitutional. The ruling was made in four consolidated petitions and involves Claire Castro, Darlene Berberabe, and Jonvic Remulla.

From manilatimes.net

Why it matters

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The cited GAAs were found to violate the basic constitutional principle that Congress cannot increase the budget requested by the Executive Department as contained in the National Expenditure Program. This ruling creates systemic funding uncertainty for the government.

From manilatimes.net

Who's involved

  • Claire CastroPresidential communications undersecretary
  • Darlene BerberabeSolicitor General
  • Jonvic RemullaSecretary of the Department of the Interior and Local Government

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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    The government might face systemic funding uncertainty due to the invalidation of the General Appropriations Acts.

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