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Jan 23, 2023 procurement law administrative law public officials government procurement reform act ombudsman dismissal from service

Circumventing Procurement Laws: Supreme Court Affirms Dismissal of Local Officials

Supreme Court affirms dismissal of Buguias officials who bypassed competitive bidding under R.A. 9184, reinforcing public trust standards.

Sep 27, 2015 competitive bidding government contracts right to top psalm public interest procurement law

Supreme Court Voids 'Right to Top' Clause in Government Asset Sale: Osmeña v. PSALM

The Supreme Court invalidated a 'right to top' provision in a government land lease, reaffirming that competitive public bidding protects public interest.