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Mar 14, 2017disability retirementjudgesrepublic act 910sandiganbayanretirement benefitssupreme court
Disability Retirement Benefits Protecting Judges Incapacitated During Service
The Supreme Court clarifies disability retirement rules for judges, granting full benefits to an incapacitated Sandiganbayan Justice.
Aug 11, 2008administrative lawclerk of courtmitigating circumstancesdishonestygrave misconductpublic service
Breach of Duty and Mitigating Circumstances: Balancing Justice and Compassion in Public Service Misconduct
When a clerk of court faces dismissal for fund shortages, mitigating circumstances can temper the penalty. The Supreme Court explains how.