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Jan 23, 2023 procurement law administrative law public officials government procurement reform act ombudsman dismissal from service

Circumventing Procurement Laws: Supreme Court Affirms Dismissal of Local Officials

Supreme Court affirms dismissal of Buguias officials who bypassed competitive bidding under R.A. 9184, reinforcing public trust standards.

Mar 28, 2022 anti-graft ra 3019 procurement corruption public officers supreme court

Graft Acquittal: Why Procurement Lapses Alone Do Not Prove Corruption

Supreme Court acquits municipal officials of graft despite procurement lapses, clarifying the strict proof required under Section 3(e) of RA 3019.

Jul 11, 2021 government procurement ra 9184 bids and awards committee grave misconduct administrative law

Bid Withdrawal vs. Not Bidding: The Jaspe Case on RA 9184 and Grave Misconduct

The Supreme Court clarifies the difference between bid withdrawal and simply not bidding under RA 9184, and when BAC members may be liable for grave misconduct.

Mar 17, 2021 malversation anti-graft public funds procurement ra 3019 government contracts

Malversation and Anti-Graft Laws: Lessons from Sarion v. People on Public Fund Management

A Supreme Court ruling on malversation clarifies the duty of public officials to verify disbursements, with key lessons for government and contractors.

Sep 27, 2015 competitive bidding government contracts right to top psalm public interest procurement law

Supreme Court Voids 'Right to Top' Clause in Government Asset Sale: Osmeña v. PSALM

The Supreme Court invalidated a 'right to top' provision in a government land lease, reaffirming that competitive public bidding protects public interest.