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Jan 19, 2000 sandiganbayan jurisdiction anti-graft ra-3019 municipal-mayor salary-grade

Sandiganbayan Jurisdiction Over Graft Cases: Municipal Mayors and Salary Grade 27

The Supreme Court clarifies when the Sandiganbayan, not trial courts, hears graft cases against municipal mayors based on salary grade.

Dec 9, 1999 judicial rank salary grade position classification court of appeals supreme court administrative matter

Judicial Rank vs Salary Grade: Understanding Position Classification in the Philippine Judiciary

The Supreme Court explains why equal salary grades do not mean equal judicial rank, clarifying position classification in the Court of Appeals.

Dec 7, 1999 sandiganbayan jurisdiction salary grade 27 anti-graft cases local officials ra 7975 layus case

Sandiganbayan Jurisdiction Over Local Officials: The Salary Grade 27 Rule Explained

Learn how the Supreme Court ruled that a public official's position classification, not actual salary, determines Sandiganbayan jurisdiction.

Aug 12, 1998 administrative law publication requirement government transparency coa compensation due process

Publication Is Key: Ensuring Government Transparency and Rule of Law in the Philippines

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on why administrative circulars must be published to be effective, ensuring transparency and rule of law.