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Jan 28, 2005 administrative law court funds judicial ethics negligence fiscal accountability retirement benefits

Judge's Negligence Over Court Funds: Fiscal Accountability and Retirement Benefits

Supreme Court rules on judge's liability for missing cash bonds and court fund shortages, emphasizing fiscal accountability and command responsibility.

Aug 31, 2001 administrative law sandiganbayan supreme court judicial independence administrative supervision constitutional law

The Supreme Court's Supervisory Role: Balancing Judicial Independence and Administrative Oversight

A 2001 ruling clarifies the Supreme Court's administrative supervision over the Sandiganbayan, balancing institutional independence with fiscal accountability.

Jul 10, 2000 administrative law clerk of court misconduct fiscal responsibility judiciary supreme court

Clerk of Court Dismissed for Misconduct Upholding Fiscal Responsibility in the Philippine Judiciary

Supreme Court dismisses a clerk of court for grave misconduct, emphasizing the judiciary's strict fiscal accountability standards.