SC urged to rule on standby fund petitions ahead of 2027 budget cycle

FORMER SENATE President Franklin M. Drilon on Tuesday urged the Supreme Court (SC) to promptly resolve petitions challenging the constitutionality of unprogrammed funds in the 2024-2026 national budgets to help guide Congress as it prepares for the 2027 General Appropriations Act (GAA). During the continuation of oral arguments on the consolidated cases questioning the unprogrammed […]