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Oct 27, 2006 sandiganbayan graft jurisdiction government-owned corporation anti-graft law criminal law

Sandiganbayan Jurisdiction: Defining Government-Owned Corporations and Official Authority in Graft Cases

Learn how the Supreme Court defined government-owned corporations and official authority for Sandiganbayan jurisdiction in graft cases.

Feb 23, 2000 state immunity public officers official authority civil law damages philippine law

State Immunity vs Personal Liability: Defining the Limits of Official Authority

The Supreme Court clarifies when public officials can be sued personally despite state immunity, using the Lansang v. Court of Appeals case.