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Showing 1–19 of 19 articles for “conduct prejudicial to the best interest of the service”
Breach of Public Trust: Dismissal for Negligence and Misconduct in PDAF Allocation
Supreme Court affirms dismissal of DSWD official for grave misconduct, serious dishonesty, and conduct prejudicial to the best interest of the service in PDAF allocation.
Tarnishing Public Office: Offering Money and the Limits of Official Conduct
A city councilor's act of offering money, even outside official duties, is conduct prejudicial to the best interest of the service.
Breach of Public Trust Accountability for Misuse of Government Funds
Supreme Court affirms dismissal of PCG official for serious dishonesty, grave misconduct, and conduct prejudicial to the best interest of the service.
When Signing an Inspection Report Is Not Dishonesty: Insights from Gaspar v. Field Investigation Office
The Supreme Court clarifies when signing an inspection report does not amount to serious dishonesty or conduct prejudicial to the best interest of the service.
Court Employee Liability for Unauthorized Pamphlet Distribution: A.M. No. 2019-11-SC
A Supreme Court employee was held liable for conduct prejudicial to the best interest of the service for facilitating unauthorized pamphlet distribution to justices' offices. Learn the rules.
Conduct Prejudicial to the Best Interest of the Service: SC on Inordinate Delay
The Supreme Court clarifies when the period for inordinate delay begins in Ombudsman cases, citing Quemado v. Sandiganbayan.
Administrative Dishonesty: Penalties and Due Process in Philippine Law
Learn how the Supreme Court defines gross neglect of duty and conduct prejudicial to the best interest of the service in administrative cases.
Conduct Prejudicial to the Best Interest of the Service: Why a Second Offense Means Dismissal
The Supreme Court ruled that a second finding of conduct prejudicial to the best interest of the service carries the mandatory penalty of dismissal.
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.
Breach of Public Trust: Defining Misconduct and Dishonesty in Government Service
The Supreme Court affirms penalties against a former PCGG chairman for grave misconduct, serious dishonesty, and conduct prejudicial to the best interest of the service.
Upholding Integrity: Public Officials' Accountability for Debts and Conduct
Supreme Court suspends clerk of court for willful failure to pay just debts and conduct prejudicial to the best interest of the service.
Public Officials and Conduct Prejudicial to the Best Interest of the Service: Defining the Boundaries
When does a public official's private act become an administrative offense? The Supreme Court clarifies the line between misconduct and conduct prejudicial to the best interest of the service.
Sheriff’s Duty on Expense Handling: Strict Compliance With Court Rules to Prevent Misconduct
A sheriff who demanded and received execution expenses without court approval or liquidation was suspended for conduct prejudicial to the best interest of the service.
Grave Misconduct vs Conduct Prejudicial: Understanding Employee Discipline in the Philippines
A look at how Philippine jurisprudence distinguishes grave misconduct from conduct prejudicial to the best interest of the service.
Sheriff's Misappropriation of Funds and Delay in Execution Leads to Suspension
A sheriff's failure to execute writs promptly and his questionable use of litigation funds resulted in a six-month suspension for conduct prejudicial to the best interest of the service.
Court Employee Misconduct: When a Clerk's Text Message Undermines Judicial Integrity
A court clerk's text to a sheriff about a pending custody order led to a fine for conduct prejudicial to the best interest of the service.
Upholding Ethical Conduct: Disciplinary Action for Failure to Pay Just Debts and Conduct Prejudicial to the Se
Supreme Court holds court employee liable for willful failure to pay just debts and conduct prejudicial to the best interest of the service.
Mass Actions by Government Teachers: When Peaceful Assembly Becomes an Offense
Public school teachers who joined mass actions in 1990 were held liable for conduct prejudicial to the best interest of the service. The Supreme Court explains why.
Strikes and Public Service: Balancing Rights and Responsibilities in Government Employment
Public school teachers who joined a 1990 mass action were disciplined for conduct prejudicial to the best interest of the service. The Supreme Court explains why.