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Nov 15, 2010 court funds clerk of court administrative case gross dishonesty judiciary development fund

Clerk of Court Dismissed for Mishandling Court Funds: A Lesson in Accountability

The Supreme Court ruled on the severe consequences for clerks of court who mishandle judiciary funds, emphasizing their duty as custodians of public money.

Aug 11, 2008 administrative law clerk of court mitigating circumstances dishonesty grave misconduct public service

Breach of Duty and Mitigating Circumstances: Balancing Justice and Compassion in Public Service Misconduct

When a clerk of court faces dismissal for fund shortages, mitigating circumstances can temper the penalty. The Supreme Court explains how.

Oct 15, 2007 administrative-law dishonesty public-service personal-data-sheet dismissal civil-service

Dishonesty in Public Service: Falsifying Credentials Leads to Dismissal

Falsifying a Personal Data Sheet to claim a college degree is gross dishonesty warranting dismissal from public service, even on first offense.

Jul 4, 2001 administrative law sheriff grave misconduct writ of attachment public accountability

Sheriff’s Neglect of Duty: When Failure to Implement a Writ Means Dismissal

The Supreme Court held a sheriff liable for grave misconduct and gross dishonesty for failing to implement a writ of preliminary attachment and mishandling funds.

Sep 3, 1998 falsification public documents administrative case supreme court public service dishonesty

Falsification of Public Documents: Upholding Integrity in Philippine Public Service

A Supreme Court ruling on a court interpreter's dismissal for forging a judge's signature, underscoring integrity in public service.