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Nov 11, 2014 labor-law security-of-tenure government-reorganization civil-service caap abolition-of-office

Government Reorganization: Security of Tenure vs Legislative Authority

Explaining the Supreme Court ruling on ATO abolition, hold-over status, and security of tenure in government reorganizations.

Feb 21, 2007 election-law failure-of-elections comelec barangay-elections hold-over republic-act-9164

Upholding Electoral Integrity: Failure of Elections and Hold-Over Principles in Barangay Governance

Explaining the Supreme Court's ruling on failure of elections, void proclamations, and hold-over principles under RA 9164 in barangay governance.

Aug 1, 2000 labor-law collective-bargaining-agreement arbitral-award retroactivity meralco supreme-court

CBA Arbitral Award Retroactivity in the Philippines: Meralco v. Secretary of Labor Explained

Learn the rule on retroactivity of CBA arbitral awards from Meralco v. Secretary of Labor, including the six-month period and hold-over principle.