SC orders House, Senate, OES to submit GAB by Feb. 24

The Supreme Court has ordered the House of Representatives, the Senate, and the Office of the Executive Secretary to submit original copies of the 2025 General Appropriations Bill and Enrolled Bill by noon on Monday, Feb. 24.

Former executive secretary Victor D. Rodriguez, Rep. Isidro T. Ungab, and other petitioners argue that RA 12116 violates constitutional provisions under Article II, Section 15; Article VI, Section 25(1); and Article XIV, Section 5(5).

The OSG has requested a five-day extension until Feb. 27 to file the comment due to ongoing revisions and corrections.

Oral arguments on the petition will be conducted on April 1 in Baguio City during the SC's traditional summer sessions.