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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.

Nov 21, 2002 administrative-law civil-service-commission dishonesty good-faith veteran-preference falsification

Good Faith Prevails: Exoneration From Dishonesty Charges in Veteran Preference Claims

Philippine Supreme Court rules good faith and truthfulness defeat dishonesty charges in veteran preference claims, allowing reinstatement with back salaries.

Jul 10, 2000 environmental law pollution adjudication board mining act jurisdiction marcopper supreme court

Pollution Adjudication Board Jurisdiction: Balancing Environmental Protection and Mining Regulations

The Supreme Court clarifies that the Pollution Adjudication Board retains jurisdiction over pollution cases involving mining operations, despite the Philippine Mining Act of 1995.

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.

Aug 12, 1998 administrative law publication requirement government transparency coa compensation due process

Publication Is Key: Ensuring Government Transparency and Rule of Law in the Philippines

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on why administrative circulars must be published to be effective, ensuring transparency and rule of law.

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.

Jan 10, 1997 administrative law exhaustion of remedies denr forfeiture replevin primary jurisdiction

Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies: When Can You Skip the Line to Court?

Learn when the exhaustion rule applies, its exceptions, and why a replevin suit failed against DENR forfeiture.

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.