Supreme Court Declares 2024, 2025 Budgets Unconstitutional
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Supreme Court Declares 2024, 2025 Budgets Unconstitutional

The Philippine Supreme Court has ruled the proposed national budgets for 2024 and 2025 unconstitutional. This decision could have significant implications for the country's fiscal operations.

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  • Supreme Court declares 2024, 2025 budgets unconstitutional

    The Philippine Supreme Court has declared the 2024 and 2025 General Appropriations Acts (budget laws) unconstitutional, citing congressional increases in unprogrammed appropriations. However, the 'operative fact' doctrine will apply to completed projects, meaning they will not be immediately invalidated.