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Oct 22, 2024 election law disqualification certificate of candidacy comelec public funds

Election Law Disqualification for Illegal Use of Public Funds in the Philippines

Learn how a final conviction with perpetual disqualification can cancel a candidacy, as ruled by the Supreme Court.

Feb 20, 2013 criminal law technical malversation illegal use of public funds sandiganbayan ombudsman revised penal code

Technical Malversation: Intent Not Required for Illegal Use of Public Funds

Supreme Court clarifies that illegal use of public funds under does not require intent, only the diversion of funds to another public purpose.

Jan 20, 2006 criminal law technical malversation public funds ombudsman revised penal code

Technical Malversation in the Philippines: When Is Public Fund Misuse Illegal

The Supreme Court clarifies technical malversation under of the Revised Penal Code and when public fund diversion becomes a crime.