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May 28, 2024 commission-on-audit notice-of-disallowance government-audit philippine-health-insurance-corporation administrative-law public-officers-liability

When Government Transactions Can Be Disallowed: COA's Power Explained

The Supreme Court clarifies when COA may disallow government payments and when it oversteps its audit powers in this PhilHealth case.

Aug 31, 2022 anti-graft ra-3019 procurement public-officer gross-negligence sandiganbayan

Breach of Public Trust When Negligence in Procurement Leads to Graft Conviction

Supreme Court affirms graft conviction of DOH supply officer for gross inexcusable negligence in anomalous drug purchases, clarifying liability under RA 3019.

Jun 21, 1992 anti-graft ra-3019 conflict-of-interest public-officers sandiganbayan criminal-law

Conflict of Interest Under RA 3019: The Domingo Case on Public Office Integrity

A mayor's conviction for conflict of interest under RA 3019 Section 3(h) shows why public officials must avoid even the appearance of impropriety.