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Broadcasting Public Service: Understanding the Government's Right to Comelec Time
The Supreme Court upheld Section 92 of the Omnibus Election Code, requiring broadcast stations to give free air time to the COMELEC during elections.
Dishonesty IN Public Service When Resignation Doesnt Erase Accountability
Government Employee Strikes: Balancing Rights and Public Service in the Philippines
Philippine law prohibits strikes by government employees, but peaceful assembly within legal bounds remains protected. The Supreme Court explains the limits.
Upholding Ethical Standards in Public Service: Lessons from a Clerk's Neglect of Duty
A Supreme Court ruling on a court clerk's neglect of duty underscores the high ethical standards demanded of every public servant in the Philippines.
Dismissal FOR Grave Misconduct Upholding Decency IN Public Service
Public Trust and Accountability: Consequences for Dishonest Public Servants
When a court employee steals evidence, the Supreme Court shows that dishonesty ends public service.
Dishonesty in Public Service: Consequences and Ethical Obligations
Court employee dismissed for dishonesty and non-disclosure of business interests. Learn the ethical rules for public servants.
Accountability in Public Service: The Consequences of Neglect of Duty
A court interpreter's 10-year failure to prepare minutes of hearings results in suspension, underscoring public accountability.
Dishonesty in Public Service: Consequences and Prevention Lessons from a Court Employee's Dismissal
A Supreme Court ruling on JDF misappropriation shows why dishonesty in public service leads to dismissal and how to prevent it.