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Feb 24, 2025 civil-law commission-on-audit finality-of-judgments disallowance government-audit supreme-court

Finality of Judgments: COA Cannot Reverse Absolved Parties' Liability

The Supreme Court rules that the COA cannot reverse a final decision absolving employee-recipients from refunding disallowed benefits, reinforcing finality principles.

Apr 7, 2024 ombudsman administrative law dishonesty grave misconduct public service case-fixing

Case-Fixing in the Ombudsman: When Dishonesty Leads to Dismissal from Service

The Supreme Court affirms that case-fixing in the Ombudsman warrants dismissal, clarifying the standards of conduct for public servants.

Oct 12, 2021 administrative law public accountability neglect of duty grave misconduct abuse of authority ombudsman

Public Office as Public Trust: Lessons from the Deputy Ombudsman Administrative Case

The Supreme Court's ruling against a former Deputy Ombudsman clarifies the administrative offenses of neglect, misconduct, and abuse of authority.

Apr 25, 2021 condonation doctrine administrative law elected officials re-election ombudsman supreme court

Condonation Doctrine in Philippine Administrative Law: What Re-Election Means for Elected Officials

Explaining the condonation doctrine, its prospective abandonment by the Supreme Court, and how re-election can absolve prior administrative misconduct.

Jul 4, 2001 administrative law sheriff grave misconduct writ of attachment public accountability

Sheriff’s Neglect of Duty: When Failure to Implement a Writ Means Dismissal

The Supreme Court held a sheriff liable for grave misconduct and gross dishonesty for failing to implement a writ of preliminary attachment and mishandling funds.