Supreme Court Declares Parts of National Budgets Unconstitutional, Raising Fiscal Discipline Concerns
The Philippine Supreme Court has declared several provisions of the national budgets for 2024-2026 unconstitutional. Concerns are rising over fiscal discipline as the court cited congressional increases to unprogrammed standby funds and special accounts as problematic.
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