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What Are Unprogrammed Appropriations, and Why Did the Supreme Court Rule Against Them?
Jessie
October 22, 2026
Unprogrammed appropriations are standby spending authority, not cash already spent. Here's how Philippine budget rules work and why the Court imposed constitutional limits.
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Supreme Court Declares 2024 and 2025 Philippine Budgets Unconstitutional: What Happens Next?
Jessie
October 22, 2026
The Supreme Court ruled against the 2024 and 2025 Philippine budget laws and specific 2026 provisions. What it decided, what remains unsettled, and what happens next.
