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Oct 12, 2021 administrative law public accountability neglect of duty grave misconduct abuse of authority ombudsman

Public Office as Public Trust: Lessons from the Deputy Ombudsman Administrative Case

The Supreme Court's ruling against a former Deputy Ombudsman clarifies the administrative offenses of neglect, misconduct, and abuse of authority.

Sep 28, 2021 administrative law civil service local government finality of judgment grave misconduct rule 43

New Mayor’s Power to Withdraw Predecessor’s Motion: Berces v. CSC

Can a new mayor withdraw an administrative appeal filed by a predecessor? The Supreme Court clarifies succession, finality, and misconduct rules.

Nov 21, 2010 labor law loafing employee conduct civil service supreme court

Loafing in the Workplace: Philippine Law, Penalties, and the Fortaleza Case

Learn what constitutes loafing under Philippine law, its penalties for government employees, and key lessons from a Supreme Court ruling.

Jan 25, 2007 administrative law civil service dtr government employees office hours supreme court

DTR Rules and Office Hours for Government Employees: Key Lessons from a Supreme Court Ruling

A Supreme Court ruling on falsified DTRs clarifies strict office hours, the 40-hour work week, and flexi-time limits for government employees.