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Mar 10, 2006administrative lawombudsmanpublic officialspermit applicationsadministrative liabilitycode of conduct
Red Flags in Permit Applications: Avoiding Administrative Liability for Public Officials
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on Bedruz v. Ombudsman explains how approving permits with glaring defects can make public officials administratively liable.
Water Rights and Timely Protests: Preserving Order in Water Resource Allocation
The Supreme Court rules that belated protests to water permit applications cannot defeat rights already granted under the Water Code.