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Reassignment and RATA: When Government Employees Keep Their Allowance
The Supreme Court clarifies when a reassigned local government employee may continue receiving RATA, balancing administrative authority with employee rights.
Aug 12, 1998administrative lawpublication requirementadministrative circularsdbmcoagovernment compensation
Publication of Implementing Rules: The De Jesus v. COA Doctrine on Administrative Circulars
Supreme Court rules on when administrative circulars must be published to be effective, using DBM-CCC No. 10 as the case example.