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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.

Apr 26, 2005 sandiganbayan malversation illegal-use-of-public-funds jurisdiction conspiracy public-officers

Sandiganbayan Jurisdiction in Malversation and Illegal Use of Public Funds: The Barriga Doctrine on Conspiracy

Learn when the Sandiganbayan has jurisdiction over malversation and illegal use of public funds, even if the accused is not an accountable officer, based on the Barriga ruling.