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  2. The House is passing bills that affect judicial processes, while the Senate addresses rulings from the Supreme Court.
  3. Legislative action is influencing judicial precedent involving the Supreme Court and the Senate.

Supreme Court strikes down special fund provisions, challenging Congress's budget…

2 reports, 1 independent Updated Oct 23
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The Supreme Court recently declared several provisions in the 2024, 2025, and 2026 national budgets unconstitutional, specifically those involving unprogrammed appropriations and other special funds. The ruling stemmed from consolidated petitions challenging the legality of certain budget provisions and changes made during congressional deliberations. The Court affirmed that unprogrammed appropriations are valid standby spending authority when prescribed by law.

From manilatimes.net

Why it matters

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The decision impacts the constitutional balance between the judiciary and the legislature. While the Supreme Court recognized unprogrammed appropriations, former President of the Senate of the Philippines Franklin Drilon cautioned that parts of the ruling might set fiscal conditions that should be determined by Congress. This necessitates clarification on the respective powers of the judiciary, Congress, and the executive branch in preparing the national budget.

Legislative action is currently influencing judicial precedent involving the Supreme Court and the Senate.

From manilatimes.net

Who's involved

  • supreme courtHighest court that declared several budget provisions unconstitutional.
  • senateLegislative body whose constitutional authority over the national budget was challenged.
  • President of the Senate of the PhilippinesHighest ranking official of the Senate of the Philippines, who commented on the ruling.

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