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Good Faith Defense for Security Guards in Illegal Firearm Possession Cases
Supreme Court acquits security guard who relied on Duty Detail Order, ruling good faith is a valid defense in illegal firearm possession cases.
Good Faith Defense: When Public Officials Can Avoid Liability for Disallowed Fund Transfers
The Supreme Court clarifies when good faith shields public officials from personal liability in COA disallowances involving PDAF fund transfers.
Navigating Anti-Graft Law Good Faith Defense in Government Procurement
Explore the good faith defense in anti-graft cases through a recent Supreme Court acquittal in a government procurement dispute.
Public Officer Liability: Good Faith Defense in Anti-Graft Cases
Supreme Court acquits PPA terminal manager in Section 3(e) case, clarifying the limits of criminal liability for public officers acting in good faith.
Supreme Court Clarifies Good Faith Defense in PDAF NGO Contract Irregularities
SC ruling clarifies when failure to conduct public bidding in PDAF-funded NGO projects constitutes grave misconduct versus simple misconduct.
Good Faith Defense in Graft Cases: When Official Duty Is Not Corruption
The Supreme Court acquits public officers of graft, ruling that honest mistakes in performing official duty are not corruption absent corrupt motive.
Good Faith Defense in Graft Cases: Insights from the Feliciano and Aquitania Acquittal
The Supreme Court acquitted water district officials of graft and malversation, clarifying the limits of criminal liability for good faith actions.
Navigating Liability in Government Housing Loan Disbursements: Insights from a Landmark COA Ruling
Learn how the Supreme Court rules on COA disallowances, good faith defenses, and liability for government employees who received disallowed benefits.
Monetary Board Members Liable for Unauthorized Extraordinary Expenses
Supreme Court holds Monetary Board members liable for disallowed EMEs received beyond GAA limits, rejecting good faith defense.
Good Faith Defense vs. Falsification and Malversation of Public Funds
Supreme Court clarifies when blind obedience to unlawful orders defeats good faith in falsification and malversation cases.
SALN Misdeclaration and the Good Faith Defense in Administrative Cases
When does a flawed SALN become dishonesty? The Supreme Court clarifies the good faith defense for public officials.
Shareholder Inspection Rights and the Good Faith Defense Under Section 74
The Supreme Court clarifies when a corporation may refuse a shareholder's demand to inspect books without facing criminal liability.
Good Faith Defense in Anti-Graft Cases for Withholding Employee Benefits
When does withholding salaries become graft? The Supreme Court explains good faith and undue injury under RA 3019.
Personal Liability of Public Officials: Good Faith as a Defense Against COA Disallowances
When can a public official be personally liable for COA disallowances? The Supreme Court clarifies the good faith defense in Salva v. COA.
Graft Case Lessons When Good Faith Defenses Fail Public Officials
A mayor's conviction under Section 3(e) of RA 3019 shows when good faith defenses fail public officials in graft cases.
Reliance on Subordinates as Good Faith Defense Against Gross Neglect of Duty Charges
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when public officials may rely on subordinates' recommendations without incurring gross neglect liability.
Good Faith No Defense: Falsifying PDS Justifies Dismissal of Court Employee
The Supreme Court rules that a court employee's false PDS entry warrants dismissal for dishonesty and falsification, rejecting good faith defenses.
Judicial Accountability and the Good Faith Defense Against Unjust Judgment Charges
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that judges cannot be held administratively liable for erroneous rulings made in good faith, absent malice or bad faith.
Liability of Public Officials, Good Faith, and the Limits of Supervisory Responsibility in Philippine Law
Philippine jurisprudence on public official liability, good faith defenses, and the boundaries of supervisory responsibility explained for lay readers.
Reliance on Official Advice as Good Faith Defense in Anti-Graft Cases
Supreme Court holds that public officers who rely on prevailing BIR opinions act in good faith and cannot be liable under Section 3(e) of RA 3019.