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Showing 25–32 of 32 articles for “conduct prejudicial”

Court Employee Misconduct: When a Clerk's Text Message Undermines Judicial Integrity

A court clerk's text to a sheriff about a pending custody order led to a fine for conduct prejudicial to the best interest of the service.

Prosecutor's Comment on Motion for Reconsideration After Information Filed Not Misconduct

Supreme Court rules a prosecutor who files a recommendatory comment on a motion for reconsideration after arraignment does not commit conduct prejudicial to the service.

Upholding Ethical Conduct: Disciplinary Action for Failure to Pay Just Debts and Conduct Prejudicial to the Se

Supreme Court holds court employee liable for willful failure to pay just debts and conduct prejudicial to the best interest of the service.

Strikes and Public Service: Balancing Rights and Responsibilities in Government Employment

Public school teachers who joined a 1990 mass action were disciplined for conduct prejudicial to the best interest of the service. The Supreme Court explains why.

Mass Actions by Government Teachers: When Peaceful Assembly Becomes an Offense

Public school teachers who joined mass actions in 1990 were held liable for conduct prejudicial to the best interest of the service. The Supreme Court explains why.

Public Officials' Duty to Act in the Best Interest of the Service: Sevilla v. Gocon

When does a public official's omission become an administrative offense? The Supreme Court clarifies the line between dishonesty and conduct prejudicial to the service.

Sheriff Fined for Delayed Deposit of Funds: Velayo v. Ramos

A sheriff who delayed depositing P2,612.00 in executed proceeds for over three weeks was fined P2,000.00 for conduct prejudicial to the service.

Simple Neglect of Duty: How Philippine Courts Distinguish Administrative Offenses

Philippine Retirement Authority v. Rupa clarifies when a public officer's delay is simple neglect, not conduct prejudicial to the service.