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Local Autonomy vs Presidential Supervision: The Scope of Power in Granting Judges' Allowances
The Supreme Court clarifies the limits of presidential supervision over local governments in granting allowances to judges.
Olongapo's Market Fees: Balancing Local Autonomy and Equitable Taxation
The Supreme Court affirms that factual disputes over market rental rates require trial, ensuring local taxation remains equitable and just.
Local Autonomy vs Legislative Power: Safeguarding Citizen Approval in City Reclassification
Supreme Court ruling: downgrading a city's status without a plebiscite violates the Constitution and local autonomy.
Local Autonomy vs Presidential Supervision: Fiscal Powers in Philippine Local Governance
The Supreme Court clarifies the limits of presidential supervision over local governments, protecting local fiscal autonomy and ordinance-making powers.
Taxing Government Entities: Local Government Power and Exemptions Under the LGC
The Supreme Court clarifies when local governments may tax government-owned corporations, balancing local autonomy with national exemptions.