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Dec 9, 2020cost of living allowancegovernment salariescommission on auditra 6758notice of disallowanceadministrative law
COLA Integration Into Government Salaries: What the Lumauan Ruling Means
The Supreme Court explains when cost of living allowance is deemed integrated into government salaries and who must refund disallowed payments.
Jun 15, 2006government employeescommission on auditsalary withholdingcash shortageadministrative law
When Government Salaries Can Be Withheld: The Santiago COA Ruling
The Supreme Court clarifies when COA may withhold a government employee's salary for an alleged cash shortage, and when it cannot apply the withheld amounts.
Aug 12, 1998administrative lawpublication requirementgovernment transparencycoacompensationdue process
Publication Is Key: Ensuring Government Transparency and Rule of Law in the Philippines
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on why administrative circulars must be published to be effective, ensuring transparency and rule of law.