De Lima, Erice Asks SC to Junk P150B Standby Funds
Two lawmakers argue the P150.9 billion unprogrammed appropriations lack identified funding sources and violate constitutional budget provisions, risking unchecked executive spending.
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De Lima, Erice asks SC to junk P150B standby funds
MANILA, Philippines — Mamamayang Liberal (ML) Representative Leila de Lima and Caloocan 2nd District Representative Edgar Erice on Thursday asked the Supreme Court to declare the P150 billion unprogrammed appropriations (UA) in the newly signed 2026 national budget unconstitutional. The petition challenges the P150.9 billion in standby funds under Republic Act 1234, or the 2026 General Appropriations Act (GAA), arguing that these funds lacked de…
Supreme Court asked to declare unprogrammed appropriations unconstitutional
MANILA, Philippines – Two lawmakers have asked the Supreme Court to strike down the unprogrammed appropriations (UA) in the 2026 national budget, arguing that the provision violates the Constitution and gives the executive branch excessive discretion over public funds. Caloocan 2nd District Representative Edgar Erice and Mamayang Liberal Representative Leila de Lima on Thursday, January 8, filed a petition seeking the removal of the UA from the …
Leila de Lima, Edgar Erice To File Petition vs. Unprogrammed Appropriations under 2026 National Budget
House Members Leila de Lima, Edgar Erice Question UAs in 2026 National Budget LEILA DE LIMA – The Mamamayang Liberal Partylist Representative and House Senior Deputy Minority Leader Rep. Edgar Erice are set to file a petition against the 2026 national budget. Last January 5, President Bongbong Marcos signed the 2026 national budget amounting to ... Read more The post Leila de Lima, Edgar Erice To File Petition vs. Unprogrammed Appropriations und…
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