SC Declares Parts of 2024, 2025 Budgets Unconstitutional
The Philippine Supreme Court has declared parts of the 2024 and 2025 national budgets unconstitutional, specifically citing "unprogrammed appropriations" (UA) for excessively expanding presidential discretion and distorting expenditures. This ruling may impact the implementation of these budgets.
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