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Oct 8, 2019 lump-sum appropriations constitutional law belgica ruling national budget philippine government

Navigating Lump-Sum Appropriations: Insights from the Supreme Court's Belgica Ruling

The Supreme Court clarifies that not all lump-sum appropriations are unconstitutional, provided they comply with the rule on singular correspondence.

Sep 13, 2016 local government sangguniang panlalawigan commission on audit appropriation local government code contract authority

When Can a Governor Contract Without Board Approval? Key COA Ruling

A governor must secure sanggunian approval for contracts unless a specific appropriation covers the project. Learn the rules from a 2016 COA case.