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This case discusses a dispute between Cesar Bengzon and Franklin Drilon regarding presidential vetoes of laws relating to retirement benefits for judges. Congress sought to reinstate retirement benefits under Republic Act No. 1797, which President Aquino vetoed. Retired judges then filed a case, and the Supreme Court ruled RA 1797 was never repealed. When Congress allotted funds for judge pensions, President Aquino vetoed this portion again. Bengzon challenged the constitutionality of this partial veto. The

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Teresa Cardinoza

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