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Aug 10, 2022 anti-graft ra 3019 ra 6713 public officers solicitation graft charges

Solicitation by Public Officials: When Accepting Gifts Leads to Graft Charges

A DARAB adjudicator's conviction for soliciting P120,000 and a tuna fish clarifies graft law and double prosecution rules.

Nov 17, 2021 anti-graft public service ethics administrative law ra 6713 ombudsman

Solicitation and Acceptance of Gifts: Upholding Ethical Conduct in Public Service

Supreme Court reinstates dismissal of DENR officials for soliciting money under R.A. 6713, reaffirming strict ethical standards for public servants.

Jun 19, 2019 labor-law illegal dismissal management prerogative no-gift policy company code of discipline poea rules

Upholding Company No-Gift Policies: Employee Dismissal and Management Prerogative

Supreme Court upholds dismissal of employee who accepted gifts in violation of company's no-gift policy, affirming management prerogative.

Jun 26, 2018 grave misconduct court personnel code of conduct administrative case judiciary

Receiving Money from Bondsmen Is Grave Misconduct for Court Personnel

Court employees cannot receive money from litigants, even as voluntary "token" gifts. The Supreme Court explains why in Perez v. Roxas.

Feb 23, 2005 gift tax donor's tax political contributions election law nirc taxation

Taxing Electoral Contributions: Clarifying Gift Tax Law in Philippine Elections

Supreme Court ruling that political contributions are taxable gifts under the NIRC, absent an express exemption.

Oct 23, 2003 anti-graft ra 3019 public officers corruption sandiganbayan criminal law

Gifts to Public Officials: Defining Corrupt Practices Under Philippine Law

Explaining when gifts to public officials violate the Anti-Graft Law, and why the gift's value is not always an essential element.

Sep 23, 2003 customs ombudsman administrative case ra 6713 gifts public officers

Solicitation of Gifts: Upholding Ethical Standards in Customs Operations

Customs officers found guilty of soliciting gifts under RA 6713. The Supreme Court affirms that substantial evidence suffices in administrative cases.

Jan 21, 2001 civil law donations ingratitude property rights revocation supreme court

Revoking a Donation for Ingratitude in the Philippines: The Noceda Case

Philippine law allows donors to revoke gifts when donees show ingratitude, such as usurping the donor's property. Learn the rules and limits.

Nov 16, 1999 graft corruption anti-graft law public officers criminal law

Soliciting Gifts for Official Action: Understanding Graft and Corruption in Philippine Law

Learn how Philippine law punishes public officers who solicit gifts for official favors, explained through the Supreme Court's Tecson v. Sandiganbayan ruling.