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Mar 24, 2008 ombudsman administrative law grave misconduct ra 6770 public officials

Ombudsman’s Authority to Impose Administrative Sanctions on Erring Officials

The Supreme Court affirms the Ombudsman's power to directly impose administrative penalties, not just recommend them, on erring public officials.

Mar 4, 2005 ombudsman impeachment constitutional law administrative law supreme court public accountability

Deputy Ombudsman Impeachment Limits Clarified by Supreme Court

The Supreme Court clarifies that Deputy Ombudsmen are not impeachable officers, settling a long-standing constitutional question.

Mar 30, 1998 evidence law witness impeachment cross-examination criminal procedure rules of court supreme court

Cross-Examination Essentials: Why Properly Impeaching a Witness Testimony Is Crucial in Philippine Courts

Learn the proper way to impeach a witness in Philippine courts, based on the Supreme Court's ruling in People v. De Guzman.