Supreme Court declares provisions of 2024, 2025 budgets unconstitutional, sparking reactions
On which budget years the ruling covered
Philstar, Daily Tribune and The Manila Times reported that the Supreme Court ruling covered the 2024, 2025 and 2026 budgets, while Inquirer and GMA News Online's initial reports focused on the 2024 and 2025 budgets.
All outlets report that the Supreme Court declared certain provisions of the national budgets unconstitutional, prompting reactions from lawmakers, the Palace and other officials.
Drafted with AI from these 4 reports, checked and approved by a Parley editor. Approved 22 Oct, 9:21 AM.
What each outlet reported
Inquirer reported that Sen. Panfilo Lacson said the 2024 and 2025 General Appropriations Acts will go down as the worst budgets approved by Congress following the Supreme Court ruling.
Read Inquirer's report →Philstar reported that the Supreme Court declared unconstitutional provisions of the 2024, 2025 and 2026 national budgets over unauthorized congressional increases to unprogrammed and special funds.
Read Philstar's report →Daily Tribune reported that the Supreme Court said government officials responsible for the unconstitutional budget increases under the 2024 and 2025 GAAs may face charges.
Read Daily Tribune's report →The Manila Times reported that the government will appeal the Supreme Court ruling declaring unprogrammed appropriations in the 2024, 2025 and 2026 budgets unconstitutional.
Read The Manila Times's report →