Addressing Grave Abuse of Discretion in Philippine Administrative Law: A Critical Analysis

Abstract

Administrative law plays a foundational role in maintaining order and fairness within the machinery of government. It provides the framework through which executive agencies exercise their regulatory functions, while ensuring that such powers are not wielded arbitrarily. In the Philippine context, this legal discipline is essential to striking a balance between the broad discretion granted to administrative bodies and the need for accountability under the rule of law.