The Manila Times•1h ago
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Drilon backs SC ruling, seeks clarification on Congress powers
FORMER Senate president Franklin Drilon welcomed the Supreme Court’s recognition of unprogrammed appropriations as a valid budgetary tool, but urged Congress to seek clarification on provisions he said could encroach on its constitutional authority over the national budget. In a statement, Drilon said the Court a

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