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Judicial Accountability: Timely Case Resolution and Efficiency in Philippine Courts

A Supreme Court ruling on a judge fined for delayed case decisions underscores the duty of Philippine judges to resolve cases within reglementary periods.

Jun 29, 2001 administrative law judicial accountability code of judicial conduct supreme court rtc neglect of duty

Judicial Accountability: Health Issues vs Duty to Decide Cases Promptly

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when a judge's health condition can mitigate—but not excuse—delay in deciding cases.

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When Judges Face Harassment Suits: The TRO Rules and Judicial Independence

Supreme Court dismisses administrative case against two RTC judges over TRO issuance, clarifying when judicial errors become disciplinary liability.

May 11, 2000 judicial ethics administrative law neglect of duty certificates of service supreme court philippine judiciary

Judicial Accountability: Judge Held Liable for Neglect of Duty and Falsified Certificates of Service

A Philippine judge was considered resigned for failing to decide cases on time and submitting false certificates of service, underscoring judicial accountability.

Nov 8, 1999 administrative cases judicial immunity temporary restraining order gross ignorance of the law judicial remedies

When Court Errors Are Judicial, Not Administrative: A Guide for Litigants

The Supreme Court clarifies when a judge's error is a judicial matter for appeal, not an administrative case for discipline.

Mar 18, 1999 90-day rule judicial efficiency administrative law speedy disposition supreme court judges

The 90-Day Rule for Judges: What It Means for Speedy Justice in the Philippines

The 90-day rule requires Philippine judges to decide cases promptly. Learn how it works, what happens on delay, and the lessons from a landmark Supreme Court ruling.

Jun 18, 1998 judicial accountability administrative law public office court management neglect of duty philippine supreme court

Judicial Accountability in the Philippines: Ensuring Timely Justice and Efficient Court Management

A Supreme Court ruling on a deputy sheriff's neglect of duty underscores the exacting standards of judicial accountability in the Philippines.

Jan 28, 1998 judicial ethics administrative case certificate of service gross misconduct speedy trial code of judicial conduct

Judicial Delay and Falsification: When a Judge's Certificates of Service Become Grounds for Dismissal

A Philippine Supreme Court ruling shows how delayed case decisions and falsified certificates of service led to a judge's dismissal from the bench.

Dec 5, 1997 judicial efficiency administrative law case delay judge accountability supreme court oca

Judicial Efficiency Consequences for Judges Delaying Case Resolutions

Learn how Philippine courts penalize judges for delayed case resolutions, with rules on fines, retirement benefits, and judicial accountability.

Nov 3, 1997 illegal recruitment philippine law employer responsibilities employee rights supreme court

Illegal Recruitment in the Philippines: Employer Duties and Employee Rights

Understand illegal recruitment in the Philippines, employer responsibilities, and employee rights based on a recent Supreme Court ruling.

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When Court Errors Are Not Misconduct: The Tallado v. Racoma Ruling

The Supreme Court clarifies when a judge's error is a judicial matter, not administrative misconduct, and warns against harassment suits.