Legal Insights

Plain-language guides and case briefs on Philippine law — researched from the firm's law library of 184,000+ statutes, Supreme Court decisions, and agency issuances, and written so non-lawyers can understand and act on them.

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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.

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.