De Lima: SC ruling on standby funding a ‘significant win’ for accountability
The Philippine Supreme Court has ruled to restrict key provisions on standby funding, marking a significant step for accountability and fiscal transparency. However, some expressed regret that the tribunal did not go further to strike down standby funds entirely.
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