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Jul 10, 2018administrative lawcommission on auditcompromise agreementsgovernment contractsgocccongressional oversight
When Government Contracts Meet Congressional Oversight: The Limits of Compromise Agreements
The Supreme Court clarifies that compromise agreements involving government claims above P100,000 require congressional approval, not just COA or agency action.
Jul 20, 2006mandamusdiscretionary powersadministrative lawagency actionpolitical questionphilippine law
Mandamus and Discretionary Powers: Can Courts Compel Agency Action?
Explaining the limits of mandamus in Philippine law, when courts can compel agency action, and the doctrine of qualified political agency.