SC Limits Discretion in Budget Execution, Prevents Misuse of Funds
The Philippine Supreme Court has restricted Congress's ability to increase budget proposals and tightened the use of unprogrammed appropriations (UA). This decision is expected to prevent the misuse of public funds and enhance fiscal discipline.
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