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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.

Mar 21, 2022 administrative law local government building official national building code local government code separation of powers

Separation of Powers in Local Governance: Valid Appointment of a Building Official

Supreme Court affirms that a city may create a separate building official office under the Local Government Code and National Building Code.

Jun 23, 2010 peza ancestral-land-claims building-permits economic-zones indigenous-peoples-rights national-building-code

PEZA Authority Over Building Permits Prevails Over Ancestral Land Claims in Economic Zones

Supreme Court clarifies that PEZA, not local building officials, issues building permits within ecozones; CALC holders cannot build without PEZA permits.

Aug 13, 1999 building official graft and corruption ra 3019 probable cause ombudsman administrative law

When Can You Sue a Building Official: Error vs. Bad Faith in Philippine Law

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when building officials can be sued for graft—error of judgment is not enough; bad faith must be shown.