Government now owes more than P20 million in standby allowance arrears to 32 Judge drivers, a debt at the centre of an intensifying legal battle that has already disrupted court operations and strained relations within the judiciary.
The prolonged standoff is not only piling financial pressure on the state but also raising concerns over compliance with court orders and the broader impact on justice delivery.
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