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Jul 20, 2006 certiorari civil service administrative law grave misconduct procedure

When Certiorari Cannot Replace a Lost Appeal: Villanueva v. Quisumbing

Supreme Court clarifies that certiorari cannot substitute for a lost appeal, and distinguishes grave misconduct from disgraceful and immoral conduct.

Jun 16, 2006 ombudsman administrative law disciplinary authority public officers ra 6770

Ombudsman's Power to Impose Administrative Penalties: Not Just a Recommendation

The Supreme Court clarifies that the Ombudsman can directly impose administrative penalties, not merely recommend them, under the Constitution and RA 6770.

Mar 6, 2006 labor-law illegal-dismissal proportional-penalty employee-rights termination jurisprudence

Dismissal vs Proportionality: Employee Rights in Philippine Labor Law

When is dismissal too harsh a penalty for employee misconduct? The Supreme Court explains the rule of proportionality in labor cases.

Mar 18, 2005 administrative law judicial discipline retirement supreme court code of judicial conduct

Modifying Penalties When Retirement Alters Judicial Discipline

When a judge retires before serving a suspension, the Supreme Court may convert the penalty to a fine. Learn how this works.

Sep 27, 2004 administrative law neglect of duty public officers supreme court civil service

Simple Neglect of Duty: When Withdrawal of an Administrative Complaint Does Not End Liability

The Supreme Court clarifies that withdrawal of an administrative complaint does not erase liability for simple neglect of duty by public officers.

Jul 30, 2004 legal ethics administrative case judiciary employees immorality desistance

Attorney Discipline When Actions Abroad Affect Legal Standing in the Philippines

Philippine courts can discipline judiciary employees for misconduct even if a complainant withdraws the case, as shown in Gamboa v. Gamboa.

Jan 12, 2004 administrative law supreme court judges mitigating circumstances legal ethics

Administrative Case Penalties: When Good Faith and Long Service Can Reduce a Judge's Fine

Philippine Supreme Court explains mitigating circumstances in administrative cases against judges, reducing fines based on service record.

Mar 28, 2003 judicial accountability unjust judgment good faith defense administrative complaint judges philippine law

Judicial Accountability and the Good Faith Defense Against Unjust Judgment Charges

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that judges cannot be held administratively liable for erroneous rulings made in good faith, absent malice or bad faith.

Mar 31, 2000 administrative-law grave-misconduct civil-service court-employees public-trust omnibus-rules

Ethical Conduct Dismissal for Misconduct Stands Despite Complainant's Forgiveness

Philippine Supreme Court rules that administrative cases against court employees continue despite complainant's forgiveness or withdrawal, upholding dismissal for grave misconduct.