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PH lawmakers challenge P150.9B unprogrammed budget funds as unconstitutional, seeking to halt disbursements.
Philippine lawmakers Leila De Lima and Edgar Erice filed a Supreme Court petition on January 8, 2026, challenging the constitutionality of P150.9 billion in unprogrammed appropriations (UA) in the 2026 budget, arguing they violate the Constitution by allowing executive spending without guaranteed funding sources or legislative scrutiny.
They seek a temporary restraining order to halt disbursements, claiming UAs undermine fiscal accountability and separation of powers.
The Department of Budget and Management defends the funds as legal, citing past Supreme Court rulings and strict release conditions tied to surplus revenues.
The petition highlights concerns over transparency, fiscal discipline, and the potential for misuse, with the Court now poised to rule on the practice’s legality.
Los legisladores de PH cuestionan los fondos presupuestarios no programados de P150.9B como inconstitucionales, buscando detener los desembolsos.