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Presidential Appointment Prerequisite Defining the Scope of the Career Executive Service
The Supreme Court clarifies that only presidential appointees belong to the Career Executive Service, exempting PCSO Assistant Department Managers from CSE eligibility.
Limits on Presidential Appointments: Qualification Standards in Public Office
When can courts nullify a presidential appointment? The Engaño case explains why appointees must meet minimum qualification standards.
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.
Election Ban on Presidential Appointments: Safeguarding Judicial Independence in the Philippines
The Supreme Court clarifies that the constitutional ban on presidential appointments during election periods applies to judicial vacancies, protecting judicial independence.