Philippines' Supreme Court orders comments on petition challenging constitutionality of unprogrammed appropriations in 2024 budget.

The Philippines' Supreme Court directed lawmakers and concerned government officials to comment on a petition challenging the constitutionality of a provision on unprogrammed appropriations in the 2024 national budget. The petition seeks to block the transfer of PHP 89.9 billion from the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation's (PhilHealth) unutilized funds, arguing it violates the people's constitutional right to health and exceeds Congress' power to appropriate funds.

August 15, 2024
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