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Showing 1–3 of 3 articles for “regional autonomy”

ARMM Appointments and Civil Service Eligibility: The Assistant Schools Division Superintendent Case

Explaining the Supreme Court ruling on ARMM appointments, career executive service eligibility, and the limits of regional autonomy in civil service.

Budgetary Control vs Regional Autonomy: The Atitiw Ruling on Appropriations Law

The Supreme Court explains when a spending restriction in the GAA is a valid budgetary policy, not an unconstitutional rider.

Upholding Regional Autonomy National Laws Must Respect Powers of Muslim Mindanao

The Supreme Court affirms that national laws cannot override ARMM autonomy, striking down a law that encroached on devolved powers.