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Oct 17, 2018 civil law abuse of rights damages water services article 19 public works

Abuse of Rights When Public Works Infringe on Private Water Connections

When public works projects cut private water lines without notice, abuse of rights under Article 19 can trigger liability for damages.

Jun 27, 2018 anti-graft public bidding government contracts good faith ra 3019 public officers

Accountability in Public Works: Good Faith and Due Diligence in Government Contracts

The Supreme Court clarifies when public officials may invoke good faith and reliance on subordinates in government contracts, and when they must verify.

Apr 15, 2015 grave misconduct administrative law public works ombudsman dpwh change orders

Accountability in Public Works: Grave Misconduct in Infrastructure Projects

Supreme Court reinstates dismissal of DPWH officials for grave misconduct over irregular change orders in road project.

Aug 14, 2013 graft and corrupt practices act gross inexcusable negligence public officers ra 3019 local government infrastructure projects

Grave Negligence and Public Office Accountability for Improper Land Use in Infrastructure Projects

When can a city engineer be criminally liable for a public works project built on private land? The Supreme Court explains gross inexcusable negligence under R.A. 3019.

Jan 18, 2011 state-immunity quantum-meruit government-contracts administrative-law public-works coa

Judicial Ethics and Public Trust: When Government Cannot Hide Behind State Immunity

Supreme Court ruling on state immunity, quantum meruit, and why government contractors deserve payment for completed public works.

Aug 28, 2009 election law omnibus election code public works treasury warrant comelec prohibited acts

Election Law: Public Funds Disbursement and the Scope of Prohibited Public Works

The Supreme Court clarifies the election ban on public works and treasury warrants in Guzman v. COMELEC.

Oct 11, 2006 election-law omnibus election code public works ban takay paquiao comelec certiorari

Public Bidding Does Not Exempt Takay Projects From the Election Spending Ban

The Supreme Court upheld the Comelec's finding that takay or paquiao public works cannot escape the election ban on fund releases through a public bidding.

Aug 23, 2006 falsification of documents public officers good faith dpwh sandiganbayan public works

Accountability in Public Works: Good Faith and Falsification of Documents by Public Officials

Supreme Court acquits three DPWH officials charged with falsifying road project completion reports, stressing good faith and lack of personal participation.