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Jun 19, 2024 labor law contract of service job order pagcor security of tenure government employment

Navigating Employment Status: Contract of Service vs Regular Employment in the Philippines

The Supreme Court clarifies when workers in government-owned corporations are contract of service workers, not regular employees entitled to security of tenure.

Dec 6, 2022 administrative-law commission-on-audit government-contracts legal-retainer dswd coa-concurrence

Prior Approval Is Paramount: DSWD Contract Faces Scrutiny Over COA Concurrence

Government agencies must secure prior COA concurrence and OSG approval before hiring private lawyers, or risk irregular expenditures.

Feb 10, 2016 electricity disconnection due process r.a. 7832 meralco utility law consumer rights

Electricity Disconnection Due Process and Utility Company Obligations in the Philippines

Learn the Supreme Court's rules on electricity disconnection, due process, and utility obligations under R.A. 7832 in the Philippines.