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Jan 12, 2015 sheriffs writ of execution administrative liability rules of court civil procedure

Sheriffs Must Strictly Follow Execution Procedures or Face Administrative Liability

Philippine Supreme Court reminds sheriffs to strictly follow execution rules, compute amounts themselves, and file timely returns.

Jan 26, 2011 ombudsman administrative cases suspension public officials execution of decisions civil service

Immediate Execution of Ombudsman Decisions: A Guide for Philippine Public Officials

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that Ombudsman suspension orders are immediately executory even pending appeal before the Court of Appeals.

Oct 9, 2007 illegal dismissal backwages reinstatement separation pay labor law security of tenure

Backwages in Illegal Dismissal: When the Employer’s Obligation Ends

Backwages in illegal dismissal accrue until actual reinstatement or payment of separation pay, per Mt. Carmel College v. Resuena.

Aug 6, 2006 contempt of court administrative law ombudsman civil service executive action

Contempt of Court and Administrative Dismissals: Balancing Executive Action and Judicial Process

When can a government official be cited for contempt for implementing an administrative dismissal pending appeal? The Supreme Court explains the limits.