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Apr 25, 2023 condonation doctrine administrative liability ombudsman preventive suspension re-election philippine law

Condonation Doctrine: Limits on Administrative Liability for Re-elected Officials

The Supreme Court clarifies the condonation doctrine's scope, applying it only to elected officials re-elected before April 12, 2016.

Apr 25, 2021 condonation doctrine administrative law elected officials re-election ombudsman supreme court

Condonation Doctrine in Philippine Administrative Law: What Re-Election Means for Elected Officials

Explaining the condonation doctrine, its prospective abandonment by the Supreme Court, and how re-election can absolve prior administrative misconduct.

Dec 24, 2017 election law certificate of candidacy perpetual disqualification material misrepresentation comelec condonation doctrine

Perpetual Disqualification and Material Misrepresentation in Election Candidacy

The Supreme Court ruled that filing a Certificate of Candidacy while under perpetual disqualification is material misrepresentation, voiding the CoC and making votes stray.

Jun 29, 2014 concubinage condonation ombudsman revised penal code public officers criminal law

Concubinage, Condonation, and the Ombudsman's Power: Key Lessons from Busuego v. Ombudsman

The Supreme Court clarifies when a wife's knowledge of infidelity amounts to condonation of concubinage, and affirms the Ombudsman's broad investigative powers over public officers.