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Apr 27, 2021 administrative law judicial misconduct supreme court code of judicial conduct administrative liability

Understanding Judicial Misconduct: Lessons From a Landmark Philippine Supreme Court Ruling

A Philippine judge's administrative liability for misconduct, undue delay, and ignorance of the law—and what it means for judicial accountability.

Nov 8, 2017 administrative law judges raffle of cases neglect of duty judicial ethics a.m. no. 03-8-02-sc

Prompt Case Raffle Is a Judge's Duty: Lessons from a Simple Neglect Case

The Supreme Court reminds judges that delaying case raffles violates A.M. No. 03-8-02-SC and constitutes simple neglect of duty.

Sep 25, 2009 administrative law philja coterminous appointments civil service supreme court

Balancing Efficiency and Discretion: Revisiting PHILJA Staffing Patterns

The Supreme Court clarifies when coterminous status is proper for confidential staff in the Philippine Judicial Academy's executive offices.

Jun 3, 2004 negligence security personnel administrative liability judicial premises civil service rules simple neglect

Negligence and Security Protocol: Defining Duty in Judicial Premises

Supreme Court ruling on security guard negligence in judicial premises, explaining duty standards, simple neglect, and penalties under civil service rules.

Jan 23, 2002 administrative-law negligence ombudsman public-office civil-service command-responsibility

Negligence in Public Office: Defining the Scope of Duty and Responsibility

The Supreme Court clarifies that administrative liability for negligence requires proof that the duty neglected was actually assigned to the public officer.