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Dec 5, 2006 administrative law civil service government employees just debts disciplinary action supreme court

Willful Failure to Pay Just Debts: Disciplinary Risks for Philippine Government Employees

Philippine public servants can face administrative discipline for willful failure to pay just debts, even after settlement. Learn the rules and risks.

Nov 30, 2006 administrative-law dishonesty public-service time-records supreme-court government-employees

Falsifying Time Records in Public Service: A Path to Dishonesty Charges

Learn how falsifying time records leads to dishonesty charges in Philippine public service, based on a Supreme Court ruling.

Mar 31, 2006 ombudsman dishonesty grave misconduct ra-6713 public officials administrative case

Upholding Integrity: Public Officials Held Accountable for Dishonesty and Misconduct

The Supreme Court reinstates the Ombudsman's ruling against a school principal for dishonesty, grave misconduct, and prohibited private practice under R.A. 6713.

Mar 30, 2006 conflict of interest legal ethics government lawyers code of professional responsibility administrative law

Conflict of Interest and Private Practice: Lessons from Lim-Santiago v. Sagucio

A disbarment case clarifies when a lawyer's past ties create a conflict and why government prosecutors cannot practice privately.

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.

Sep 27, 2004 administrative-law neglect-of-duty substantial-evidence public-servants civil-service supreme-court

Neglect of Duty Requires Substantial Evidence: Protecting Public Servants From Unsubstantiated Claims

The Supreme Court clarifies that administrative liability for neglect of duty demands substantial evidence, not mere allegations or speculation.

Mar 10, 1999 administrative law labor law illegal dismissal misconduct due process jurisprudence

Unfounded Misconduct Claims: Protecting Public Servants From False Accusations

Learn how Philippine jurisprudence protects employees from baseless misconduct allegations and requires employers to prove just cause for dismissal.

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.

Jul 7, 1997 public trust administrative case civil service awol court employee accountability

Public Trust and Accountability: Consequences for Dishonest Public Servants

When a court employee steals evidence, the Supreme Court shows that dishonesty ends public service.

Jun 19, 1997 administrative-law court-clerks neglect-of-duty administrative-liability civil-service philippine-law

Consequences of Neglecting Duty: A Philippine Court Clerks Case

A clerk's neglect of duty can lead to administrative liability. This article explains the legal standards and consequences for court personnel in the Philippines.