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Judicial Retirement Benefits: Tacking Leave Credits for Optional Retirees
The Supreme Court clarifies that optional retirees may tack earned leave credits to increase longevity pay, settling a longstanding issue.
Judicial Clemency After Dismissal: Remorse, Reformation, and Public Service
The Supreme Court explains when a dismissed judge may return to government service and claim leave credits.
Second Chances in Law: Lifting Suspension and Releasing Leave Credits After Misconduct
The Supreme Court lifts a dismissed lawyer's suspension and orders release of leave credits, but keeps the ban on government re-employment.
Habitual Absenteeism in the Philippine Civil Service: Allowable Absences and Penalties Explained
Understand the rule on habitual absenteeism in the Philippine civil service, the allowable leave credits, and how penalties are determined.
Leave Credits Survive Dismissal: The Paredes v. Padua Ruling
The Supreme Court clarifies that dismissed government employees keep earned leave credits, even when retirement benefits are forfeited.