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Dec 3, 2002local autonomypresidential supervisionjudges allowanceslocal government codecommission on auditdbm circular
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.
Jul 19, 2000local-governmentfiscal-autonomyinternal-revenue-allotmentpresidential-powersupervision-vs-controladministrative-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.
Jul 27, 1999local autonomypresidential supervisionlocal government codefiscal powerssangguniang panlungsodadministrative law
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.