271059/271347/E-02472/E-04036 Representative Edcel C. Lagman, substituted by Albay First District Representative Krisel B. Lagman, et al. Vs. The Congress of the Philippines, et al./Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III and Pantaleo “Bebot” Alvarez Vs. Lucas P. Bersamin, in his capacity as executive secretary, and Amenah F. Pangandaman, in her capacity as secretary of the Department of Budget and Management/Filipinos for Peace, Justice and Progress Movement, Inc. (FPJPM), represented by its president and chairperson, Joseph F. Cadsawan, and Gloria T. Puzon, chapter Officer Vs. The House of Representatives, et al./Edgar R. Erice and Leila De Lima Vs. The Senate of the Philippines, et al. — Official PDF

Decision 119 G.R. Nos. 271059, 271347, E-02472 iind E-04036 The increase in the allotted amounts of Special Accounts of the General Fund under the Special Provisions for the departments and agencies in the 2025 General Appropriations Act violates Book VI, Chapter 4, Section 25 of Executive Order No. 292, or the Administrative Code of 1987. The Bicameral Conference Committee gravely abused its discretion when it increased the Unprogrammed Appropriations by PHP 449.5 billion under the 2024 General Appropriations Act, thereby increasing the president's -- total recommended appropriations in violation of Article VI, Section 25(1) of the Constitution. Respondents Senate of the Philippines, House of Representatives, 9ffic,e of the Executive_ Secretary, _and the Department of Budget and Management Acting Secretary are PERMANENTLY PROHIBITED from implementing Special Provision 1(a) and (b ), Chapter XLIII of the 2026 General Appropriations Act. SO ORDERED. \