Senator to Challenge Unconstitutional Funds in National Budget

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Senator to Challenge Unconstitutional Funds in National Budget
Senate Minority LeaderAquilino Pimentel IIIPetition
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Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III plans to file a petition before the Supreme Court to challenge the additional P450 billion in unprogrammed funds in the 2024 national budget. Pimentel said he has been talking to a member of the House of Representatives who wants to join him in filing a case. He believes the budget violates the Constitution on two counts: expenditures without an appropriation made by law and the lack of scrutiny due to its length.

Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III plans to file a petition before the Supreme Court to challenge the additional P450 billion in unprogrammed funds in the 2024 national budget . Pimentel said he has been talking to a member of the House of Representatives who wants to join him in filing a case.

He believes the budget violates the Constitution on two counts: expenditures without an appropriation made by law and the lack of scrutiny due to its length.

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