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Jan 30, 2009 real property tax bot agreement tax exemption national power corporation local government code

Real Property Tax: Who Is the Actual User in a BOT Agreement?

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on real property tax exemption under a Build-Operate-Transfer agreement and who qualifies as actual user.

Jun 30, 2008 retirement benefits civil service gsis government service administrative law

Crediting Government Service for Retirement: Defining the Scope of the Civil Service and Compensation

The Supreme Court clarifies which government services count for retirement benefits, distinguishing full-time civil service from part-time and non-chartered positions.

Jun 12, 2008 labor-law jurisdiction government-owned corporations civil service commission nlrc pagcor

Jurisdictional Boundaries Resolving Labor Disputes Involving Government Chartered Corporations

A Supreme Court ruling clarifies that labor disputes in government-owned or controlled corporations with original charters fall under the Civil Service Commission, not the NLRC.

Jul 3, 2007 legal ethics grave misconduct judicial employees administrative case oca due process

Court Employee Dismissed for Grave Misconduct: Soliciting Fees Under a Lawyer's Name

A court interpreter's dismissal for soliciting P15,000 under a lawyer's name underscores the judiciary's strict integrity standards.

Jul 19, 2006 ombudsman jurisdiction gocc original charter ra 3019 administrative law philippine airlines

Ombudsman Jurisdiction Over GOCCs: The Original Charter Requirement

The Supreme Court limits Ombudsman jurisdiction over GOCCs to those with original charters, not corporations merely acquired by government.

May 5, 2006 administrative law coa exhaustion of administrative remedies government claims nia philippine supreme court

Exhausting Administrative Remedies with the COA: A Prerequisite for Money Claims Against Government Agencies

Philippine Supreme Court ruling clarifies that money claims against government agencies must first be filed with the COA before going to court.

Jan 27, 2006 civil service administrative law dishonesty public service court personnel eligibility

Integrity in Public Service: Consequences of Dishonest Civil Service Eligibility in the Philippines

Explore the Supreme Court ruling on dismissing a court employee for fraudulently obtaining civil service eligibility, and its implications for public servants.

Nov 11, 2005 sheriffs administrative law writ of execution gross neglect of duty rule 39 civil procedure

Sheriffs Neglect of Duty and the Consequences of Delayed Writ Execution in the Philippines

A sheriff's failure to execute a writ with reasonable dispatch is gross neglect of duty, carrying severe administrative penalties.

Feb 16, 2005 sandiganbayan graft jurisdiction government-owned corporations anti-graft law public officers

Expanding Sandiganbayan's Reach: Jurisdiction Over Graft Cases in Government-Owned Corporations

The Supreme Court clarifies that the Sandiganbayan has jurisdiction over officers of government-owned corporations, regardless of how they were created.

Apr 28, 2004 tax law local government code pioneer enterprises tax exemption boi npc

Tax Exemption Start Dates for Pioneer Enterprises Under Philippine Law

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when the 6-year local tax holiday for BOI-registered pioneer enterprises begins and NPC's tax liability.

Oct 10, 2003 civil service jurisdiction administrative law government employees csc

Jurisdiction Over Civil Service Disputes: The CSC's Exclusive Role

Learn why the Civil Service Commission, not regular courts, has exclusive jurisdiction over personnel disputes involving government employees.

Sep 18, 2003 dishonesty falsification administrative case civil service judiciary public service

Honesty Required: Falsifying Personal Data Sheets Leads to Dismissal in the Judiciary

Court employee dismissed for lying about a pending criminal case in his personal data sheets. Learn the rule on honesty in public service.

Dec 18, 2002 administrative-law dishonesty falsification personal-data-sheet civil-service public-trust

False Credentials Lost Promotion Integrity IN Public Service

Supreme Court dismisses court employee for falsifying educational credentials in Personal Data Sheet, affirming public office as a public trust.

Nov 25, 1998 civil service government agencies constitutional law csc public administration

Civil Service Coverage in the Philippines: Clarifying Exemptions for Government Agencies

The Supreme Court clarifies that all government agencies, including intelligence bureaus, fall under civil service coverage despite statutory exemptions.

Sep 3, 1998 falsification public documents administrative case supreme court public service dishonesty

Falsification of Public Documents: Upholding Integrity in Philippine Public Service

A Supreme Court ruling on a court interpreter's dismissal for forging a judge's signature, underscoring integrity in public service.

Mar 6, 1998 administrative-law government-employees absenteeism dishonesty civil-service dismissal

Upholding Integrity: Why Government Employee Absenteeism and Dishonesty Lead to Dismissal in the Philippines

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on how habitual absenteeism and dishonesty by a court employee warranted dismissal from service with forfeiture of benefits.

Aug 18, 1997 illegal dismissal labor law jurisdiction government corporations civil service labor code

Illegal Dismissal Jurisdiction: Government Corporations Without Original Charters

Supreme Court clarifies which government-owned corporations fall under Labor Code jurisdiction versus Civil Service rules in illegal dismissal cases.