Legal Insights
Plain-language guides and case briefs on Philippine law — researched from the firm's law library of 184,000+ statutes, Supreme Court decisions, and agency issuances, and written so non-lawyers can understand and act on them.
Nov 27, 2018administrative lawconduct prejudicial to public servicecivil serviceombudsmangovernment employees
Dismissal Affirmed for Conduct Prejudicial to Public Service
Supreme Court reinstates dismissal of fire inspector for second offense of conduct prejudicial to the best interest of the service.
Nov 23, 2010administrative lawgrave misconducthabitual absenteeismcourt employeescivil servicesupreme court
Grave Misconduct in the Judiciary: Consequences for Court Employees
A sheriff's habitual absenteeism led to dismissal. Learn the rules on unauthorized absences and accountability in the Judiciary.
AWOL and Dismissal: Consequences of Unexcused Absences for Philippine Government Employees
Learn how Philippine civil service rules treat AWOL—30 days of unexcused absence can lead to separation or dropping from the rolls.