OSG Welcomes SC Ruling on Unprogrammed Appropriations, Seeks Review of Safeguards
The Philippine Supreme Court has ruled that unprogrammed appropriations are constitutional. The Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) welcomed the decision but announced it will seek clarification and partial reconsideration of specific safeguards imposed by the court.
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