SC junks cityhood laws of League of 16
By Lance AC Acampado • Apr 7th, 2009 • Category: Commentary
The Supreme Court has finally decided affirming their earlier decision that the cityhood laws of the League of 16 are illegal.
The members of the LCP are surely celebrating. Why shouldn’t they? The decision means less LGUs to divide the IRA for cities and with this year’s increase in IRA allowances, then they will surely have more to spend for their programs, projects and activities!
But what about the programs, projects and activities of the League of 16? Who will shoulder these PPAs which are intended to alleviate the lives of their constituents? And with the world still experiencing economic downturn, who will suffer more? The national government its best to promote jobs and anti-poverty programs to respond to the growing world economic mess. This event will surely mean that the national government will have to exert more effort for the sake of the League of 16′s constituents now that these LGUs are back to naught!
Every law is supposed to be for the welfare of the people. But this time, maybe the equal protection clause works only on the side of those who don’t need the protection as they didn’t really experienced so much trouble. The clause has worked against a few which could have contributed a lot if they have just been given the chance!
Lance AC Acampado is Presently a columnist - sugob ni longino - in the local paper, ES Reporter, and a blogger - http://sugobnilongino.blogspot.com . Also works at the City Government of Borongan, a family man, and a former cadet, seminarian and youth minister.
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