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Mar 9, 2022 just compensation expropriation eminent domain rule 67 ra 8974

Just Compensation in Expropriation: Valuation Must Be as of Filing Date, Not Later Market Data

Supreme Court clarifies just compensation is valued as of complaint filing date, not later market prices, in DPWH expropriation case.

Dec 10, 2019 administrative law gross neglect of duty civil service public trust government accountability

Upholding Public Trust Dismissal FOR Gross Neglect IN Government Service

Supreme Court reinstates dismissal of DPWH official for gross neglect of duty, clarifying the standard of care for public officers handling public funds.

Jun 27, 2018 graft probable cause public bidding anti-graft law government officials infrastructure

Probable Cause and Graft Liability When a Governor's Request Shapes Public Bidding

Supreme Court ruling on graft liability of DPWH-ARMM officials for irregularities in infrastructure projects, including premature contractor mobilization.

Sep 13, 2017 construction law contract termination ciac dpwh payment claims arbitration

Mutual Contract Termination Does Not Waive Payment Claims in Construction Disputes

Supreme Court ruling on DPWH v. CMC/Monark Joint Venture clarifies that mutual termination of a construction contract does not extinguish valid payment claims.

Jan 31, 2017 money claims commission on audit state immunity prescription laches government liability

Filing Money Claims Against Government: Lessons from a Dismissed Flood Damage Case

The Supreme Court affirms COA's denial of P122-million flood damage claims against DPWH, citing prescription, laches, and the state's immunity from suit.

Apr 15, 2015 grave misconduct administrative law public works ombudsman dpwh change orders

Accountability in Public Works: Grave Misconduct in Infrastructure Projects

Supreme Court reinstates dismissal of DPWH officials for grave misconduct over irregular change orders in road project.

Dec 10, 2014 administrative law saln dishonesty ombudsman public service dismissal

Upholding Honesty Dismissal FOR Undisclosed Assets IN Philippine Public Service

The Supreme Court reinstates the dismissal of a DPWH official for failing to disclose assets in SALNs, reaffirming the duty of public servants to be transparent.

Jul 9, 2014 grave misconduct public bidding collusion ombudsman administrative law government procurement

Skywalk Bidding Scandal: Grave Misconduct and Collusion in Public Bidding

Supreme Court upholds dismissal of DPWH officials for rigged bidding, fake newspaper ads, and collusion with favored contractor.

Oct 12, 2011 quantum meruit government contracts dpwh public construction void contracts commission on audit

When Void Government Contracts Still Get Paid: Quantum Meruit Explained

Philippine Supreme Court explains when contractors can recover payment for void government contracts through quantum meruit, citing DPWH v. Quiwa.

Aug 11, 2010 contract-law breach-of-contract dpwh rescission construction slippage

Breach of Contract: DPWH’s Right to Rescind Despite Slippage Thresholds

When can a government agency rescind a construction contract? The Supreme Court clarifies the rule on contractual breach and slippage thresholds.

Aug 23, 2006 falsification of documents public officers good faith dpwh sandiganbayan public works

Accountability in Public Works: Good Faith and Falsification of Documents by Public Officials

Supreme Court acquits three DPWH officials charged with falsifying road project completion reports, stressing good faith and lack of personal participation.