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Nov 13, 2023 civil service administrative law csc napolcom dishonesty eligibility

CSC Can Act on PDS Misrepresentation Despite Prior NAPOLCOM Ruling

The Supreme Court clarifies when the CSC may pursue eligibility-related administrative cases despite a prior NAPOLCOM ruling on the same facts.

Sep 16, 2018 pnp disciplinary action dismissal due process administrative law supreme court

PNP Dismissal Orders: When Are They Immediately Executory?

The Supreme Court clarifies when PNP dismissal orders are immediately executory and how appeals to the National Appellate Board affect enforcement.

Jul 29, 2013 indispensable parties correction of public records administrative law philippine national police civil procedure

Indispensable Parties: Why Government Agencies Must Be Included in Correction of Public Record Cases

The Supreme Court nullified a correction of birth date ruling because government agencies were not impleaded as indispensable parties. Learn the rules.

Feb 7, 2007 buy-bust operation criminal law dangerous drugs ra 9165 entrapment drug arrest

When Is a Buy-Bust Operation Legal in the Philippines? Key Rules from People v. Nicolas

Philippine courts uphold buy-bust operations as valid drug enforcement, even without prior surveillance. Learn the essential elements and your rights.