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Mar 21, 2022 local government building official city engineer national building code administrative law

Separation of Powers: Defining the Roles of City Engineers and Building Officials in Local Governance

The Supreme Court clarifies that local governments may create a separate building official office distinct from the city engineer's office.

Jul 21, 2006 election law appointment power constitution ccp quo warranto

Motion for Reconsideration and Election Protests: The CCP Board Case

The Supreme Court ruled on the constitutionality of filling vacancies in the CCP Board and the limits of the President's appointing power.

Aug 26, 1999 local government code barangay officials punong barangay sangguniang barangay administrative law supreme court

Barangay Appointments: Why Sangguniang Barangay Approval Is Required

The Supreme Court ruled that a Punong Barangay cannot appoint or replace barangay officials without Sangguniang Barangay approval.