How does the Constitution ensure the financial independence of the Office of the Ombudsman?
The Office of the Ombudsman enjoys fiscal autonomy, ensuring its annual appropriations are automatically and regularly released.
Do local governments receive a portion of the taxes collected by the national government?
Local governments are entitled to a just share of national taxes, which must be automatically released to them.
Can the national government arbitrarily withhold the tax shares of local government units?
The national government cannot withhold tax shares, as they must be automatically released to local government units.
