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Oct 12, 1997 labor law habitual absenteeism civil service government employees leave rules supreme court

Habitual Absenteeism of Government Employees: Penalties and Lessons from a Supreme Court Ruling

Habitual absenteeism is a grave offense for Philippine government employees. Learn the rules, penalties, and key lessons from a landmark Supreme Court case.

Oct 29, 1996 labor law mental incapacity dismissal due process civil service supreme court

Mental Incapacity as a Ground for Dismissal: The Alagaban Case and Due Process in Philippine Labor Law

Philippine law allows dismissal for mental incapacity, but only with strict due process. The Alagaban case shows how courts balance employee rights and workplace efficiency.