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Jan 22, 2025 administrative law grave misconduct pdaf public trust ombudsman dswd

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.

Jan 12, 2021 labor law teacher dismissal serious misconduct child abuse ra 7610 education law

Teacher Misconduct and Child Abuse: When Dismissal Is Justified in the Philippines

When does teacher misconduct justify dismissal? The Supreme Court clarifies the limits of compassionate justice in child abuse cases.

Jan 16, 2018 administrative law due process bank secrecy bsp discovery ra 1405

Administrative Due Process and Bank Secrecy: The Sibayan v. Alda Ruling

The Supreme Court clarifies how administrative due process and bank secrecy limits discovery in BSP proceedings, as shown in Sibayan v. Alda.

Oct 8, 2013 grave misconduct drug use civil service judiciary dismissal shabu

Dismissal for Drug Use Upholding Integrity in the Judiciary

Supreme Court dismisses court employee for shabu use, ruling it grave misconduct that tarnishes the Judiciary's image and integrity.

Aug 24, 2009 labor-law retirement-benefits serious-misconduct due-process termination forfeiture

Forfeiture of Retirement Benefits for Serious Misconduct: Due Process in Termination Cases

Supreme Court ruling on when employers may forfeit retirement benefits for serious misconduct and what due process requires in termination.

Apr 16, 2008 sheriffs administrative case court personnel dereliction of duty civil service public accountability

When a Sheriff's Excuses Fail: Dereliction of Duty in Philippine Courts

A deputy sheriff's repeated failure to serve court processes leads to one-year suspension, clarifying standards of diligence for court personnel.

Mar 7, 2002 legal ethics attorney negligence code of professional responsibility administrative case supreme court

Attorney Negligence: When a Lawyer's Lapses Cost Clients Their Case

Philippine Supreme Court suspends lawyer for six months for failing to file briefs, costing clients their property in a recovery case.

Jul 4, 2001 administrative law sheriff grave misconduct writ of attachment public accountability

Sheriff’s Neglect of Duty: When Failure to Implement a Writ Means Dismissal

The Supreme Court held a sheriff liable for grave misconduct and gross dishonesty for failing to implement a writ of preliminary attachment and mishandling funds.

Oct 18, 2000 sheriffs execution excessive levy misconduct remedial law civil procedure

Sheriffs Duty in Judgment Execution: Avoiding Excessive Levy and Misconduct

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on sheriffs' duty to avoid excessive levy in judgment execution and the consequences of misconduct.

Mar 6, 1998 administrative-law government-employees absenteeism dishonesty civil-service dismissal

Upholding Integrity: Why Government Employee Absenteeism and Dishonesty Lead to Dismissal in the Philippines

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on how habitual absenteeism and dishonesty by a court employee warranted dismissal from service with forfeiture of benefits.