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Sep 30, 1999 gross negligence public officials administrative law liability philippine law

Gross Negligence of Public Officials: Understanding Liability in Philippine Law

When are public officials liable for gross negligence? This article explains the legal standard and how Philippine courts apply it.

Sep 15, 1999 libel freedom of expression public officials revised penal code citizen watchdog vasquez case

Citizen Watchdogs and Libel: The Vasquez Standard for Criticizing Public Officials

The Supreme Court acquits a citizen who denounced a barangay chairman, clarifying libel law for public officials in the Philippines.

Jul 2, 1999 sandiganbayan jurisdiction salary grade delegation of powers administrative law public officials

Delegation of Power and Sandiganbayan Jurisdiction: Salary Grade Determination for Public Officials

Explaining how DBM salary grade assignments determine Sandiganbayan jurisdiction over public officials, and why such delegation is constitutional.

May 5, 1999 anti-graft void contracts due process public officers local government criminal law

Void Contracts and Official Overreach: Due Process in Philippine Law

When can public officials take over a leased public market? The Supreme Court clarifies void contracts, due process, and criminal liability under the Anti-Graft Law.

Mar 25, 1999 criminal law holdover doctrine public officials falsification estafa good faith

Holdover Principle Criminal Intent Key Lessons From Lecaroz v Sandiganbayan for Public Officials

The Supreme Court explains holdover doctrine and criminal intent in Lecaroz v Sandiganbayan, a landmark case for Philippine public officials.

Dec 28, 1998 ombudsman preventive suspension anti-graft public accountability administrative law ra 6770

Ombudsman Jurisdiction and Preventive Suspension: Safeguarding Public Accountability

The Supreme Court clarifies the Ombudsman's jurisdiction over public officials and the limits of preventive suspension under R.A. 6770.

Jul 2, 1998 criminal law preventive suspension public officials re-election anti-graft supreme court

Re-Election and Criminal Liability: Why Public Officials Can Still Face Suspension for Past Misdeeds

Re-election does not erase criminal liability. The Supreme Court clarifies preventive suspension still applies to public officials for prior-term offenses.

Mar 27, 1998 preventive suspension anti-graft ra 3019 sandiganbayan public officials criminal law

Preventive Suspension Under RA 3019: When Public Officials Must Step Aside

The Supreme Court clarifies that preventive suspension of public officials facing graft charges under RA 3019 is mandatory, not discretionary. Learn the rules.

Feb 17, 1997 ombudsman criminal-law preliminary-investigation prosecution ra-6770 constitutional-law

Ombudsman's Power to Prosecute: Understanding Its Limits and Scope in the Philippines

The Supreme Court upholds the Ombudsman's power to investigate and prosecute public officials under R.A. 6770, clarifying constitutional limits.

Feb 17, 1997 ombudsman criminal liability public officials preliminary investigation prosecutorial powers ra-6770

Obeying Orders: Understanding Criminal Liability for Public Officials in the Philippines

A 1997 Supreme Court ruling clarifies the Ombudsman's power to investigate and prosecute public officials, explaining how criminal liability attaches.

Nov 28, 1996 malversation public officers revised penal code sandiganbayan ombudsman coa

Malversation in the Philippines: When Can a Public Official Be Held Liable

Explaining when public officials face malversation charges under Article 217, and why COA audit clearance does not automatically end criminal liability.

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.