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AWOL and Reinstatement: The Scope of Appointing Authority in Philippine Civil Service
Explaining Jaucian v. Wycoco on AWOL, automatic separation from the rolls, and the appointing authority's discretion over reinstatement.
Balancing Discretion and Qualification: Upholding the Appointing Authority in Civil Service
The Supreme Court affirms that appointing authorities have discretion in promotions, provided appointees meet qualification standards.
Co-Terminous Employment and Security of Tenure in Government Contractual Positions
Explaining the Supreme Court ruling that co-terminous government employees serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and may be terminated before project completion.