Malacañang asks the Supreme Court to revisit rulings that declared parts of the national budgets unconstitutional. GMA News Online reports the move follows the high court’s decision affecting the General Appropriations Acts (GAAs) for 2024 and 2025, with the government saying it will seek reconsideration.
The Supreme Court’s ruling, as described by multiple outlets, targets provisions tied to Congress-made budget increases and the use of unprogrammed or specified special funds. Philstar.com says the SC declares key provisions unconstitutional not only for 2024 and 2025, but also for 2026, citing issues involving unauthorized increases to unprogrammed standby funds and certain special accounts. GMA News Online adds that the SC strikes down the 2024 and 2025 GAAs and sets limits for unprogrammed appropriations, while Rappler highlights the application of the doctrine of operative fact for the 2024 and 2025 budgets.
Overall, all sources agree the Supreme Court invalidates constitutional provisions in the 2024 and 2025 GAAs, but they differ on how far the ruling extends to 2026 and on the emphasis placed on the court’s legal doctrine versus specific appropriation limits.
