Practice question
A public-accountability law distinguishes subsidy recipients from nonsubsidized businesses based on proven relevant differences, covers current and future recipients and treats all recipients alike. Explain why equal protection does not necessarily require identical reporting burdens for both groups. Assume no heightened-scrutiny issue or other defect.
Legal references
- Albano v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 257610 and UDK No. 17230, January 24, 2023, main decision: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2023/jan2023/gr_257610_2023.html
- 1987 Constitution: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/3/353; Article III, Section 1.
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