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Dec 3, 2000 prescription falsification criminal law public documents constructive notice revised penal code

Prescription for Falsification of Public Documents: When the Clock Starts

Learn when the prescription period begins for falsification of public documents under Philippine law, based on the Supreme Court ruling in Recebido v. People.

Aug 15, 2000 criminal law falsification good faith public documents daily time record layug v. sandiganbayan

Good Faith and Falsification: When Honest Belief Defeats Criminal Intent in Public Documents

The Supreme Court in Layug v. Sandiganbayan ruled that good faith and absence of damage can defeat a falsification charge.

Nov 24, 1999 falsification criminal law public documents good faith defense sandiganbayan revised penal code

Falsification of Public Documents: When Good Faith Fails as a Defense

Good faith may defend falsification charges, but it must be proven. Resoso v. Sandiganbayan shows why authorization and documentation matter.

May 19, 1999 administrative law civil service dishonesty personal data sheet government employees public service

Honesty in Public Service: Why Truthfulness in Your Personal Data Sheet Matters

A professor's dismissal for writing "MBA" instead of "MBA units" in his Personal Data Sheet shows why accuracy in public documents is non-negotiable.

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.

Jun 1, 1998 falsification illegal use of alias probable cause revised penal code commonwealth act 142 supreme court

Robbery With Homicide Establishing Intent AND Liability IN Philippine LAW

Explains the Supreme Court ruling on probable cause for falsification of public documents and illegal use of alias under Philippine law.

May 15, 1996 falsification public documents criminal law revised penal code presumption of guilt land titles

Falsification of Public Documents: Understanding Intent and Presumptions

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on falsification of public documents, explaining the presumption of authorship when one possesses and uses forged titles.