Legal Insights
Plain-language guides and case briefs on Philippine law — researched from the firm's law library of 184,000+ statutes, Supreme Court decisions, and agency issuances, and written so non-lawyers can understand and act on them.
Nov 9, 2021administrative-lawcommission-on-auditgovernment-owned-corporationsemployee-benefitsfiscal-autonomyphilhealth
Understanding the Legal Boundaries of Employee Incentives in Government Agencies: Insights from Recent Supreme
A Supreme Court ruling clarifies that government agencies, including GOCCs like PhilHealth, must secure presidential approval before granting employee allowances and benefits.
Jun 22, 2021administrative-lawcommission-on-auditcna-incentivesgovernment-employeessocial-security-systemcompensation
Navigating Employee Incentives Understanding THE Limits OF Government Agency Compensation Powers
The Supreme Court affirms COA's disallowance of CNA incentives given to non-rank-and-file SSS employees, clarifying limits on agency compensation powers.
Mar 2, 2021government-owned corporationscommission on auditemployee incentivespublic sectoradministrative lawcollective negotiation agreement
Navigating Employee Incentives Legal Boundaries AND Accountability IN THE Philippine Public Sector
The Supreme Court upholds COA's disallowance of SSS employee incentives, clarifying legal limits and accountability rules for public sector benefits.