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Aug 28, 2019 election law omnibus election code election offenses public funds local government

Election Offenses: The 45-Day Ban on Releasing Public Funds for Livelihood Programs

Supreme Court clarifies the 45-day election ban on public fund releases covers LGU livelihood programs, not just DSWD projects.

Dec 5, 2018 election offenses double jeopardy omnibus election code prosecutorial power treasury warrant demurrer to evidence

Election Offenses and Double Jeopardy: The Limits of Prosecutorial Power in the Philippines

The Supreme Court clarifies when an acquittal in an election offense case is final, and why the prosecution cannot appeal it without violating double jeopardy.

Mar 17, 2010 judicial appointments election ban chief justice judicial and bar council constitutional law midnight appointments

Judicial Appointments and the Election Ban: De Castro v. Judicial and Bar Council

The Supreme Court rules on whether the President may appoint the Chief Justice during the election ban on midnight appointments.

Apr 24, 2006 election-law malversation public-officers cash-advance sandiganbayan accountability

Election Bans and Government Employee Reassignments: What Davalos Teaches Us

A look at how the Supreme Court treats cash advances, liquidation duties, and accountability of public officers.