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MANILA, Philippines — Former Senate President Franklin Drilon on Tuesday urged the Supreme Court to rule “as early as possible” on the legality of unprogrammed appropriations (UAs), saying a decision would provide crucial guidance before Congress begins deliberations on the proposed 2027 national budget.
Drilon made the appeal during the third day of oral arguments on consolidated petitions challenging provisions governing UAs, or standby funds, in the General Appropriations Acts of 2024, 2025 and 2026.
“We are making this manifestation to respectfully urge the court to decide on this case as early as possible because the decision of this court will provide guidance not only to the government, but the public in general as to these unprogrammed appropriations,” Drilon, appearing as amicus curiae, told the tribunal.
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