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Judicial Accountability: Upholding the Law and Preventing Delays in Election Protests
The Supreme Court reminds courts of their duty to uphold the law and avoid premature dismissals in election protest cases.
Breach of Trust Accountability for Mismanaged Court Funds in the Philippines
The Supreme Court clarifies the proper remedy for questioning Ombudsman dismissals in administrative and criminal complaints involving public funds.
Dismissal of Appeal, Counsel's Negligence, and the Right to Be Heard
The Supreme Court reinstated an arson convict's appeal after his lawyer withdrew without notice, ruling that procedural rules must yield to substantial justice.
Backwages Despite Just Cause Dismissal: When Procedure Matters in Labor Cases
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on backwages for employees dismissed for just cause but denied due process, and the limits of certiorari.
Sheriff’s Extortion and Neglect of Duty: When Misconduct Warrants Dismissal from Service
Learn how the Supreme Court disciplines erring sheriffs, with a 2004 ruling on extortion and neglect of duty as grounds for dismissal.
Dismissal OF Administrative Complaints Substantiating Claims Against Judges
Illegal Dismissal: Employers Must Prove Just Cause AND Due Process Before Termination
Philippine Supreme Court ruling clarifies that employers must prove both just cause and procedural due process to avoid liability for illegal dismissal.
Illegal Dismissal: Employer's Burden of Proof and Due Process in Termination Cases
Learn the Supreme Court ruling on illegal dismissal, the employer's burden of proof, and due process requirements in employee termination cases.
Business Closure and Employee Rights: Employer Obligations in Termination
Understand employer obligations when closing a business in the Philippines, including notice requirements, separation pay, and when dismissal is valid.
Ethical Standards in the Legal Profession: Non-Disclosure and Misrepresentation Consequences
A judge's extramarital affair and child led to dismissal and suspension from law practice, underscoring ethical accountability.
Double Jeopardy and Forum Shopping: When Filing Redundant Claims Backfires
The Supreme Court clarifies when filing multiple suits for the same cause of action constitutes forum shopping and why dismissal is proper.
When Words Can Be Used Against You: Verbal Admissions and Falsification of Leave Forms
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on verbal admissions, falsification of public documents, and the proper remedy for Ombudsman dismissals.
Good Faith No Defense: Falsifying PDS Justifies Dismissal of Court Employee
The Supreme Court rules that a court employee's false PDS entry warrants dismissal for dishonesty and falsification, rejecting good faith defenses.
Breach of Trust Justifies Dismissal: Employers' Right to Terminate Probationary Employment
Supreme Court rules dishonesty and breach of trust justify terminating a probationary employee before the six-month period ends.
Breach of Public Trust: Dismissal for Misappropriation of Court Funds
Supreme Court dismisses two clerks of court for misappropriating judiciary funds, affirming that public trust breach warrants the ultimate penalty.
Res Judicata and Forum Shopping: Understanding Grounds for Dismissal in Property Disputes
A Supreme Court ruling explains why a motion to dismiss based on res judicata and forum shopping failed, and what that means for property disputes.
Dismissal of Judge for Disobedience of Court Orders: A Lesson in Judicial Accountability
Supreme Court dismisses judge who repeatedly ignored show-cause orders, affirming that disobedience to lawful directives is grave misconduct warranting the ultimate penalty.
Overseas Workers' Illegal Dismissal: Compensation Rules Under RA 8042
Explaining the Supreme Court's ruling on compensation for illegally dismissed overseas Filipino workers under Section 10 of RA 8042.
Neglect of Duty as Conduct Unbecoming: Grounds for Police Officer Dismissal
When does a police officer's neglect of duty become conduct unbecoming, justifying summary dismissal? The Supreme Court explains in Zacarias v. Napolcom.
Probationary Employees and Security of Tenure: Illegal Dismissal Rules in the Philippines
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies probationary employees' security of tenure, illegal dismissal remedies, and backwages under the Labor Code.
Abandonment vs Illegal Dismissal: Protecting Employee Rights in the Philippines
When does absence become abandonment? The Supreme Court clarifies the rules on illegal dismissal and employee rights in Samar ca v. Arc-Men Industries.
Abandonment vs Illegal Dismissal: Protecting Employee Rights in the Philippines
Learn how Philippine courts distinguish abandonment from illegal dismissal, using the Samarca case to explain employee rights and employer burdens.
Speedy Trial VS States Right Resolving Provisional Dismissal Time Limits IN Criminal Cases
Dismissal for Dishonesty and Neglect in the Judiciary: A Lesson in Accountability
Court employees face dismissal for falsifying time records, habitual absenteeism, and dishonesty. Learn the standards of conduct required in the judiciary.