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Breach OF Trust Dismissal FOR Dishonesty AND Misconduct IN Loan Agreement Violation
Judicial Misconduct and Immorality: When a Judge's Conduct Warrants Dismissal
The Supreme Court dismissed a judge for gross misconduct, bribery, and immorality, reaffirming the high standards of judicial conduct.
Breach of Trust in Employment: When Misconduct Justifies Termination
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when a cashier's mishandling of funds amounts to breach of trust justifying dismissal from employment.
Physician's Duty in Childbirth: Grave Misconduct for Negligent Delivery
Supreme Court affirms dismissal of government doctor for grave misconduct in childbirth, holding physicians must personally attend high-risk deliveries.
Solicitation by Court Personnel: Upholding Integrity in the Philippine Judiciary
Supreme Court rules on grave misconduct by court personnel who solicits money from litigants, reinforcing integrity standards in the judiciary.
Workplace Conduct Defining Serious Misconduct IN Employment Dismissal Cases
When Workplace Misconduct Justifies Dismissal: The Imasen Ruling on Serious Misconduct
The Supreme Court clarifies when sexual acts inside company premises constitute serious misconduct justifying dismissal under the Labor Code.
Dismissal for Grave Misconduct: Court Personnel Who Usurp Authority and Exact Illegal Fees
Supreme Court dismisses court interpreter for grave misconduct—usurping judicial functions and illegally exacting fees from lawyers and litigants.
Dismissal for Dishonesty and Grave Misconduct: Court Personnel Held to Highest Standard
Court interpreter dismissed for grave misconduct and illegal exaction; stenographer suspended for simple dishonesty in administrative case.
Workplace Conduct and Morality: Defining Boundaries for Public Servants
Court employees held liable for misconduct, immorality, and habitual absenteeism in a consolidated administrative case.
Accountability Upheld Dismissal FOR Grave Misconduct AND Gross Neglect OF Duty IN Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office
Judicial Accountability: Supreme Court Sanctions Judge for Grave Misconduct and Abuse of Authority
Supreme Court holds judge liable for grave abuse of authority, misconduct, and insubordination despite his resignation, affirming judicial accountability.
Forged Documents and Judicial Misconduct: Protecting Land Titles in the Philippines
A Supreme Court ruling on judge misconduct highlights the dangers of unauthorized notarization and the importance of protecting land titles from forged documents.
Moonlighting Misconduct Supreme Court Upholds Ethical Standards FOR Judiciary Employees
The Supreme Court affirms strict ethical standards for judiciary employees, ruling on theft, dishonesty, and gross neglect of duty.
Lawyer Suspended for Misappropriating Client Funds in Breach of Fiduciary Duty
A lawyer's failure to account for and return client funds collected on behalf of a client constitutes gross misconduct warranting suspension.
Grade Tampering as Serious Misconduct: Lessons from the Letran Teacher Dismissal Case
When a teacher altered student grades, the Supreme Court ruled it was serious misconduct justifying dismissal under the Labor Code.
Dishonesty IN THE Workplace Severity OF Misconduct AND Proportionality OF Dismissal
Skywalk Bidding Scandal: Grave Misconduct and Collusion in Public Bidding
Supreme Court upholds dismissal of DPWH officials for rigged bidding, fake newspaper ads, and collusion with favored contractor.
Serious Misconduct in Philippine Labor Law: Balancing Discipline and Employee Rights
Philippine Supreme Court ruling clarifies what constitutes serious misconduct justifying employee discipline, requiring substantial evidence and due process.
Notarial Misconduct: When Lawyers Fail Their Oath as Notaries Public
A lawyer-notary's careless notarization of unsigned documents leads to one-year suspension and perpetual disqualification from notarial commission.
Grave Misconduct and Public Service: Upholding Integrity in Government Employment
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on grave misconduct in government service, explaining its definition, penalties, and the high standard of integrity required of public officials and employees.
Ministerial Duty and Abuse of Authority: Understanding the Writ of Possession and Judicial Misconduct
A Supreme Court ruling clarifies when a writ of possession is ministerial, and when a judge's discretion becomes grave abuse of authority.
Upholding Ethical Standards: Disbarment for Misconduct and Exorbitant Fees in Legal Practice
Supreme Court suspends lawyer for two years for demanding exorbitant fees to "expedite" a case already dismissed, plus issuing bouncing checks.
Upholding Ethical Standards Disbarment FOR Attorney Misconduct AND Deceit
Supreme Court clarifies when disciplinary authorities may appeal CSC decisions modifying penalties in administrative cases.