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Showing 1–3 of 3 articles for “taxpayer standing”

Taxpayer Standing in Philippine Law: Protecting Public Funds Through Legal Action

Explaining the Supreme Court's ruling in Remulla v. Maliksi on taxpayer standing to challenge government contracts and protect public funds.

Taxpayer Standing to Challenge Government Spending: Jumamil v. Cafe

The Supreme Court clarifies when taxpayers may challenge local government spending and the limits of declaratory relief in Jumamil v. Cafe.

Labor Unions and Taxpayer Standing in Constitutional Challenges: The AIWA Case

The Supreme Court dismissed labor unions' challenge to E.O. 185 for lack of standing, clarifying the rules on locus standi and judicial review.