SC Upholds COA Disallowance, Ruling Ex-officio Board Members Cannot Receive Extra Pay

MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court (SC) En Banc has reaffirmed the constitutional prohibition against double compensation, ruling that ex-officio members of government boards are not entitled to additional pay for duties that are legally considered part of their principal office.In a Decision promulgated on March 4, 2025, and penned…

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SC Voids PhilHealth Fund Grab, Orders Return of P60B

MANILA, Philippines — In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court En Banc has declared unconstitutional the government's move to divert PHP 89.9 billion from the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to the National Treasury, ruling the action violated multiple constitutional safeguards, particularly the people's right to health.In the consolidated petitions,…

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SC Rules Senate Did Not Violate Guo’s Right to Privacy

MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court (SC) En Banc has dismissed the petition filed by Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice L. Guo, which sought to annul the Senate's subpoena for her attendance and lift the subsequent contempt and arrest orders issued against her.In a Decision promulgated on August 12, 2025, and…

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