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Feb 14, 2022 administrative law ombudsman simple neglect public officers condonation doctrine

Simple Negligence vs Dishonesty: Upholding Public Trust in Government Service

A look at how the Supreme Court treats simple neglect of duty versus dishonesty, and why Ombudsman decisions in administrative cases must be executed promptly.

Nov 17, 2021 anti-graft public service ethics administrative law ra 6713 ombudsman

Solicitation and Acceptance of Gifts: Upholding Ethical Conduct in Public Service

Supreme Court reinstates dismissal of DENR officials for soliciting money under R.A. 6713, reaffirming strict ethical standards for public servants.

Apr 26, 2021 preventive suspension public officials anti-graft ra 3019 ra 6713 sandiganbayan

Preventive Suspension of Public Officials: Scope and Limits Under Section 13 of R.A. 3019

The Supreme Court clarifies when public officials may be preventively suspended pending trial, including for offenses under R.A. 6713 involving fraud upon government funds.

Mar 16, 2021 sheriffs fees extrajudicial foreclosure improper solicitation administrative case rule 141 r.a. 6713

Understanding Sheriffs Fees and Improper Solicitation in Extrajudicial Foreclosures

A sheriff's dismissal for demanding P5,000 per title in foreclosure fees—what the Supreme Court said about unauthorized collections.

Jun 5, 2017 administrative-law saln dishonesty ombudsman public-office asset-declaration

SALN Dishonesty and Concealed Assets: De Castro v. Field Investigation Office

Supreme Court ruling on SALN dishonesty, concealed assets in children's names, and why omission amounts to grave administrative offense.

Mar 23, 2011 administrative law saln ra 6713 public officials negligence ethics

SALN Omissions and Simple Negligence in Government Service: The Pleyto Case

A Supreme Court ruling clarifies when a public official's failure to disclose a spouse's business interests in the SALN amounts to simple negligence, not dishonesty.

Oct 5, 2009 sandiganbayan rule 45 credibility of witnesses ra 6713 public officers supreme court

Supreme Court on Sandiganbayan Appeals: Credibility Findings Bind Review

Learn how the Supreme Court limits appeals from the Sandiganbayan to questions of law, and why witness credibility findings are conclusive.

Aug 14, 2007 pcgg sandiganbayan res judicata act of state doctrine public officers good faith

Safeguarding Public Officers Good Faith AND THE Anti Graft LAW

Explore the PCGG v. Sandiganbayan ruling on res judicata, act of state doctrine, and the duty of public officers to act promptly on requests.

Mar 31, 2006 ombudsman dishonesty grave misconduct ra-6713 public officials administrative case

Upholding Integrity: Public Officials Held Accountable for Dishonesty and Misconduct

The Supreme Court reinstates the Ombudsman's ruling against a school principal for dishonesty, grave misconduct, and prohibited private practice under R.A. 6713.