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ARMM to BARMM Transition: Devolved Powers and What Still Applies
Understand the ARMM to BARMM transition, how devolved powers worked under RA 9054, and which devolution rules still shape Bangsamoro governance today.
Sep 27, 2016local autonomydevolutionexecutive powerlocal government codeadministrative lawdepartment of health
Local Autonomy vs Central Control: Presidential Power in Hospital Devolution
The Supreme Court upholds Executive Order No. 567 devolving Taguig-Pateros District Hospital to the City of Taguig, clarifying presidential power.
Devolution and Vested Rights: Protecting Public Sector Employees in the Philippines
A Supreme Court ruling on devolution, vested rights, and security of tenure for public sector employees in the Philippines.