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Dec 9, 2005 labor-law awol due-process civil-service government-employees security-of-tenure

When Can an Employee Be Dropped From the Rolls? Understanding AWOL and Due Process

The Supreme Court explains when government employees may be dropped from the rolls for AWOL without prior notice or hearing.

Aug 21, 2001 administrative law civil service neglect of duty public officers disciplinary cases

Simple Neglect of Duty: How Philippine Courts Distinguish Administrative Offenses

Philippine Retirement Authority v. Rupa clarifies when a public officer's delay is simple neglect, not conduct prejudicial to the service.

Feb 15, 2001 security of tenure abandonment of office reinstatement philippine national police napolcom administrative law

Security of Tenure vs Abandonment: Reinstatement Rights in the Philippine National Police

The Supreme Court clarifies when accepting another government post during a case does not waive a dismissed officer's right to reinstatement.