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Sep 27, 2022 fiscal autonomy commission on audit philhealth government corporations compensation disallowance

Fiscal Autonomy vs Accountability: PhilHealth Benefit Disallowances Upheld

The Supreme Court affirms COA disallowances of PhilHealth benefits, clarifying that fiscal autonomy does not mean absolute power over compensation.

Jun 16, 2015 local autonomy taxation amusement tax local government fiscal autonomy constitution

Local Autonomy vs National Interest: Can Congress Override Local Taxing Power

The Supreme Court strikes down RA 9167 provisions that diverted local amusement taxes to a national agency, affirming local fiscal autonomy.

Jul 19, 2000 local-government fiscal-autonomy internal-revenue-allotment presidential-power supervision-vs-control administrative-law

Presidential Supervision vs Control: Protecting Local Fiscal Autonomy in the Philippines

The Supreme Court limits presidential power over LGUs, striking down IRA withholding while allowing advisory economy measures.