The Essay proposes the formal institutionalization of declaratory relief within the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of the Philippines. Despite the Court lacking this power, the author argues that it effectively exercises it in cases of “transcendental importance.” This Essay presents this reform as a “kosher” alternative to advisory opinions, which the Court strictly abhors based on the American model of judicial review, as declaratory relief still necessitates an actual case or controversy. The proposed amendment would grant the Court discretionary power to hear petitions for declaratory relief concerning constitutional issues of “transcendental or paramount importance” that affect substantial interests or rights. This mechanism would thus provide a vehicle for direct resort in significant constitutional cases, enabling the Court to address vital questions more readily, provide crucial precedent, and potentially forestall protracted litigation. Concerns regarding docket clogging or the Court’s role as “not a trier of facts” can be addressed through its discretionary power to select cases and its existing internal mechanisms for delegating, fact-finding, and evidence reception.