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Sep 15, 2010 police officers reinstatement back salaries administrative law ra 6975 due process

Reinstatement Rights of Police Officers After Acquittal: The Roaquin Case

When can a discharged police officer demand reinstatement and back pay after acquittal? The Supreme Court explains in Calinisan v. Roaquin.

Feb 5, 2004 criminal law jurisdiction sandiganbayan pnp officers salary grade retroactive application

Jurisdiction Over PNP Officers: Salary Grade Thresholds and Retroactive Application in Criminal Cases

Explaining Escobal v. Garchitorena on Sandiganbayan jurisdiction, salary grade thresholds, and retroactive application of R.A. 7975.

Jul 2, 2002 witness protection ra 6981 criminal law police officers legislative investigation supreme court

Witness Protection for Police Testifying in Senate Inquiries: Acop v. Guingona

Can police officers join the Witness Protection Program when testifying in Senate inquiries? The Supreme Court explains the rule.

Aug 11, 1999 presidential appointments commission on appointments administrative law philippine national police 1987 constitution

Presidential Appointments in the Philippines: Limits of the Commission on Appointments' Confirmation Power

The Supreme Court clarifies which presidential appointments need Commission on Appointments confirmation under the 1987 Constitution.

Aug 22, 1996 administrative law jurisdiction exhaustion of remedies pnp civil service certiorari

Navigating Appeals in Philippine Administrative Law: Jurisdiction and Exhaustion of Remedies

The Supreme Court clarifies appellate jurisdiction over PNP disciplinary cases, exhaustion of remedies, and administrative law principles in Cabada v. Alunan.