Palace Disagrees with SC Ruling on Unprogrammed Funds, Seeks Review
The Philippine government has expressed disagreement with a Supreme Court ruling declaring parts of 'unprogrammed appropriations' in the 2024-2026 national budgets unconstitutional, announcing its intention to file a motion for reconsideration. A Malacañang spokesperson argued that the high court's decision goes beyond conditions set by Congress, severely restricting the utilization of these funds.
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