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Aug 12, 1998 administrative law publication requirement administrative circulars dbm coa government compensation

Publication of Implementing Rules: The De Jesus v. COA Doctrine on Administrative Circulars

Supreme Court rules on when administrative circulars must be published to be effective, using DBM-CCC No. 10 as the case example.

Jun 16, 1997 contract-law build-operate-transfer commission-on-audit quantum-meruit government-procurement accountability

Freight Charges and Estoppel: Understanding Contractual Obligations in Philippine Law

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies BOT turnover obligations, quantum meruit, and liability for irregular government disbursements in COA disallowance case.

Mar 17, 1997 commission on audit quantum meruit government contracts public funds supreme court

Protecting Your Innovation Understanding Utility Model Patents IN THE Philippines

Learn how the Supreme Court clarified COA's audit powers and the principle of quantum meruit in government construction contracts.

Dec 6, 1996 government procurement commission on audit public spending due process administrative law

Government Procurement: Upholding Transparency and Reasonableness in Public Spending

The Supreme Court reminds COA that audit findings must respect due process, transparency, and the reasonableness of agency decisions in public procurement.

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.