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Timely Transcript Submission: Court Stenographer Suspended for Delayed TSNs
Supreme Court suspends court stenographer for chronic TSN delays, underscoring that efficiency and compliance with Administrative Circular No. 24-90 are mandatory in the judiciary.
Office Rules Matter When Tardiness Isnt Absenteeism In Philippine Courts
Supreme Court clarifies that an administrative circular on habitual absenteeism cannot be used to discipline mere tardiness. Learn the distinction.
Judicial Authority AND Administrative Circulars Resolving Conflicts IN Court Decision Making
TRO Limits: Administrative Circular No. 20-95 and Judicial Misconduct
A judge's TRO without summary hearing violated Administrative Circular No. 20-95, resulting in a fine for grave abuse of authority.
Bouncing Checks LAW Compensation AS A Defense AND THE Impact OF Administrative Circular 12 2000
Upholding Attorney Accountability: Judge Fined for Improper Ex Parte TRO Issuance
Supreme Court holds judge liable for issuing 20-day TRO without summary hearing, violating Administrative Circular No. 20-95.
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.
Publication Is Key: Ensuring Government Transparency and Rule of Law in the Philippines
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on why administrative circulars must be published to be effective, ensuring transparency and rule of law.