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Dec 12, 2000 constitutional law administrative law staggered terms security of tenure civil service commission de facto officer

Fixed Terms for Constitutional Commissioners: The Gaminde Case on Staggered Terms

The Supreme Court clarifies that a constitutional commissioner's term follows the staggered system, not the appointment paper's date, as shown in Gaminde.

Aug 26, 1999 local government code barangay officials punong barangay sangguniang barangay administrative law supreme court

Barangay Appointments: Why Sangguniang Barangay Approval Is Required

The Supreme Court ruled that a Punong Barangay cannot appoint or replace barangay officials without Sangguniang Barangay approval.

Aug 11, 1999 presidential appointments commission on appointments administrative law philippine national police 1987 constitution

Presidential Appointments in the Philippines: Limits of the Commission on Appointments' Confirmation Power

The Supreme Court clarifies which presidential appointments need Commission on Appointments confirmation under the 1987 Constitution.

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.

Nov 19, 1998 labor law security of tenure private school teachers illegal dismissal namawu supreme court

Security of Tenure for Private School Teachers: The NAMAWU v. San Ildefonso College Ruling

When do private school teachers gain permanent status, and what does illegal dismissal mean? The Supreme Court's ruling in NAMAWU v. San Ildefonso College provides clear answers.

Jun 18, 1997 receivership civil procedure rule 59 commercial litigation philippine law

Receivership in the Philippines: When Courts Appoint a Receiver Under Rule 59

Learn when Philippine courts may appoint a receiver under Rule 59, based on the Supreme Court's ruling in Commodities Storage & Ice Plant Corp. v. CA.

Feb 6, 1997 judicial recusal inhibition impartiality civil procedure rule 137 supreme court

Judicial Recusal: Understanding Bias and Impartiality in Philippine Courts

The Supreme Court clarifies when judges must inhibit and why late motions to disqualify are frowned upon.

Jul 16, 1996 mandamus quo warranto special civil actions public office election law

Mandamus vs. Quo Warranto: Choosing the Right Remedy for Public Office Disputes

Learn when to file mandamus or quo warranto in Philippine law, and how the Supreme Court's ruling in Garces v. CA guides the choice.