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Mar 6, 1998 administrative-law government-employees absenteeism dishonesty civil-service dismissal

Upholding Integrity: Why Government Employee Absenteeism and Dishonesty Lead to Dismissal in the Philippines

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on how habitual absenteeism and dishonesty by a court employee warranted dismissal from service with forfeiture of benefits.

Jul 20, 1997 election law vote buying disqualification comelec local government succession

Vote Buying and Disqualification: Nolasco vs. COMELEC Explained

What happens when a winning candidate is disqualified for vote buying? The Nolasco case clarifies succession and election law.

Jun 21, 1992 anti-graft ra-3019 conflict-of-interest public-officers sandiganbayan criminal-law

Conflict of Interest Under RA 3019: The Domingo Case on Public Office Integrity

A mayor's conviction for conflict of interest under RA 3019 Section 3(h) shows why public officials must avoid even the appearance of impropriety.