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Jun 25, 2019 nepotism administrative law civil service government appointments ombudsman eo 292

Nepotism in Government: Designation of Relatives Is a Prohibited Appointment

The Supreme Court ruled that designating a relative to government duties—even unpaid or off-plantilla—violates the ban on nepotism.

Apr 10, 2019 nepotism condonation doctrine ombudsman administrative law civil service local government

Condonation Doctrine and Nepotism: A Mayor's Administrative Liability

The Supreme Court clarifies when the condonation doctrine applies and holds a mayor liable for nepotism in water district appointments.

Oct 8, 2018 nepotism administrative law local government misconduct condonation doctrine ombudsman

Nepotism and Misconduct Limits on Local Government Hiring Practices in the Philippines

A Supreme Court ruling clarifies nepotism rules, the condonation doctrine, and hiring limits for local government positions.

Apr 23, 2014 nepotism government appointments civil service administrative law supreme court

Nepotism in Government Appointments: Abstention Is Not a Cure

The Supreme Court rules that a commissioner's abstention from voting does not cure a nepotistic appointment in the Civil Service Commission v. Cortes case.

Apr 23, 2014 nepotism civil service administrative law government appointments supreme court

Nepotism in Government: Abstention Does Not Cure Illegality

The Supreme Court rules that a government official's abstention from voting does not cure the nepotistic character of a relative's appointment.

Jan 2, 2012 nepotism falsification administrative law judicial ethics public trust government service

Nepotism, Falsification, and Public Trust: Lessons from a Municipal Court's Administrative Cases

The Supreme Court's consolidated ruling on a judge and court personnel clarifies ethical boundaries in government service.

Feb 16, 2005 nepotism civil service administrative law dishonesty public office appointments

Nepotism in Public Office: What Biteng v. DILG Teaches About Appointments and Family Ties

The Supreme Court explains when a government appointment becomes nepotistic and why honesty in Personal Data Sheets is non-negotiable.

Apr 29, 1999 nepotism civil service administrative law csc dacoycoy public office

Navigating Nepotism in the Philippine Civil Service: Indirect Influence and Landmark Rulings

The Supreme Court clarifies that nepotism in the civil service covers indirect influence, not just direct appointments, in CSC v. Dacoycoy.