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Oct 14, 2019 sandiganbayan jurisdiction anti-graft ra-3019 criminal-procedure appeal

Jurisdictional Errors in Appeals: Barangay Officials and the Sandiganbayan

When appeals from RTC rulings on RA 3019 cases go to the wrong court, the Sandiganbayan holds exclusive appellate jurisdiction.

Jan 11, 2016 administrative law public nuisance summary abatement local government barangay police power

Balancing Public Order and Private Rights: Limits on Summary Abatement of Nuisances

When can barangay officials destroy property as a public nuisance? The Supreme Court clarifies the limits of summary abatement.

Nov 20, 2009 election-law barangay-elections term-limits comelec local-government supreme-court

Barangay Officials Term Limits: Clarifying the Reckoning Point for Accountable Governance

The Supreme Court clarifies when the three-term limit for barangay officials begins, affirming Congress's power over local term rules.

Mar 20, 2009 anti-graft ra 3019 sandiganbayan public officers corruption infrastructure

Graft and Corruption: Ensuring Public Officials Uphold Integrity in Infrastructure Projects

Philippine Supreme Court affirms graft convictions of city and barangay officials for defective infrastructure projects under R.A. 3019.

Jan 8, 2009 criminal law falsification public documents barangay officials revised penal code local governance

Falsification of Public Documents: Duty and Deception in Local Governance

Barangay officials convicted for falsifying a resolution under Article 171(2) of the Revised Penal Code. The Supreme Court explains why.

Aug 7, 2007 administrative law local government code barangay official due process administrative appeal removal from office

Barangay Official Removal: Due Process and Immediate Execution Under the Local Government Code

Learn how the Supreme Court clarified that decisions removing barangay officials are immediately executory, despite the right to appeal.

Jan 24, 2000 criminal-law rape-with-homicide extrajudicial-confession evidence supreme-court revised-penal-code

Confession as Key Evidence in Rape With Homicide Case: People v. Valla

A confession made to barangay officials after finding a victim's body can convict. The Supreme Court explains when extrajudicial admissions are admissible evidence.

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.