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Jul 6, 2014 bp 22 filing fees access to justice criminal procedure supreme court

Partial Payment of Filing Fees in BP 22 Cases: The Supreme Court’s Ruling on Access to Justice

The Supreme Court allows complainants in multiple BP 22 cases to pay filing fees per case, ensuring access to justice.

Jul 31, 2009 administrative law clerks of court misconduct fee collection supreme court public service

Clerk of Court Suspended for Unauthorized Fee Collection: Breach of Duty

A branch clerk of court was suspended for collecting commissioner's and stenographer's fees without authority. Learn the rules on court fee collection.

Apr 22, 2005 legal ethics attorney suspension code of professional responsibility neglect of duty unreasonable fees malpractice

Attorney Suspended for Neglect of Duty and Unreasonable Fees in Client Case

Supreme Court suspends lawyer for six months for neglecting client's case and charging exorbitant fees, reinforcing ethical duties under the CPR.

Jan 16, 2002 administrative law clerk of court judiciary funds administrative liability remittance government accountability

Clerk of Court Fined for Delayed Fund Remittance Despite Full Restitution

Supreme Court holds clerk of court administratively liable for delayed remittance of judiciary funds, imposing fine despite full restitution after retirement.

Mar 19, 1998 tuition fee wage order labor law private schools ra 6728 employees rights

Tuition Fee Hikes and Wage Increases: Employee Rights in Philippine Schools

Explaining the Supreme Court ruling on how tuition fee increases relate to mandatory wage hikes for school employees under Philippine law.