GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT

Case Overview and Summary

Summary of Republic Act No. 9401 - General Appropriations Act, FY 2007

Appropriations for the Operation of the Government of the Republic of the Philippines from January 1 to December 31, 2007

- Total Appropriations: P1,126,429,000,000
- Breakdown of Appropriations:
    - Personnel Services: P395,524,000,000
    - Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses: P210,524,000,000
    - Capital Outlays: P167,381,000,000
    - Allotment to Local Government Units: P153,000,000,000
    - Subsidy to Government Corporations: P200,000,000,000

- Special Provisions:
    - Outlines the specific appropriations for each department, agency, and branch of government. (Sections 1-65)
    - Authorizes the President to use savings to cover deficits. (Section 66)
    - Prohibits the creation of new positions and salary increases without Presidential approval. (Section 67)
    - Requires agencies to submit quarterly reports on financial and physical accomplishments. (Section 68)
    - Allows the President to suspend or remove any subordinate official or employee for violation of the Act. (Section 69)

- Repealing Clause: All laws, orders, issuances, rules and regulations inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. (Section 70)

- Separability Clause: If any portion of this Act is declared unconstitutional, the remainder shall continue to be in full force and effect. (Section 71)

- Effectivity: This Act shall take effect immediately upon its approval. (Section 72)