Pimentel III v. House of Representatives
No confirmed citationJanuary 1, 2025
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Cited for
Grave Abuse of Discretion / Certiorari
Why it matters
Expanded the application of certiorari as a check on legislative action, ruling that the transfer of PhilHealth reserve funds via a budget rider constituted grave abuse of discretion amounting to lack or excess of jurisdiction.
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