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 17 G.R. Nos. 271059, 271347, E-02472 and E-04036 They •further argue that the increase in the Special Road Fund is a valid exercise of the Congress's power of the purse.86 Court proceedings On January 14, 2026, the Court resolved to consolidate G.R. Nos. 271059 and 271347 with G.R. No. E-02472. The Court also resolved to consolidate G.R. No. E-04036 with G.R. No. E-02472. On March 23, 2026, respondents Senate of the Philippines et al. filed their Comment to the Petition in G.R. No. E-04036. On the same date, petitioner Mujiv S. Hataman, through counsel, filed an Entry of Appearance with Manifestation, stating that he is still.willing to paiticipate in the proceedings personally and through his lawyers, and .praying, among others, that he be allowed to participate in the oral arguments and that Albay First District Representative Krise! B. Lagman be substituted in the place of her deceased father, Representative Edee! C. Lagman, as one of the petitioners in G.R. No. 271059. Upon the submission of the parties' recommendations in compliance.· • with the Court's directive during the preliminary conference held on February 4, 2026, the Court appointed87 the following as amici curiae: 1. Professor Solita Collas-Monsod, Professor Emeritus, University of the Philippines School of Economics; 11. Atty. Florencio B. Abad, Professor of Praxis, Ateneo School of Government; iii. Hon. Franklin M. Drilon, Former President of the Senate of the Philippines; iv. Dr. Benjamin E. Diokno, Member, Monetary Board, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas; and v. Hon. Jose Ma. Clemente S. Salceda, Former Member of the House of Representatives and Chair of House Committee on Appropriations. 88 Oral arguments were held on April 7 and 21, June 2, 9, and 16, and July 14 at the Court's En Banc Session Hall in Manila. Thereafter, the parties and • b • d h • • d 89 the amici curiae su m1tte t err respective memoran a. 86 Id at 30-4 L 87 March 4, 2026 Resolution. 88 Additionally appointed by the ·court upon OSG's Motion for Leave to Nominate Amicus Curiae dated March 3 I, 2026. wi Memorandum of Amicus Curiae Dr. Benjamin E. Diokno dated July 21, 2026, with Annex I NEP v. GAA, by Department (F.Y. 2023-2025); undated Memorandum of Amicus Curiae Atty. Florencio "Butch" Abad filed on August 3, 2026; Memorandum (for the petitioner Filipinos for Peace, Justrce and Progress Movement Inc.) dated August 3, 2026; Memorandum for respondents dated August 3, 2026