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Jan 28, 2014 ombudsman administrative-law constitutional-law independence supreme-court ra-6770

Safeguarding Independence: Presidential Disciplinary Power Over Deputy Ombudsman Declared Unconstitutional

The Supreme Court strikes down Section 8(2) of RA 6770, affirming the Ombudsman's constitutionally guaranteed independence from presidential disciplinary control.

Aug 13, 2008 ombudsman administrative law ra 6770 public officers discipline

Ombudsman’s Power to Discipline and the One-Year Rule Under RA 6770

The Supreme Court clarifies that administrative offenses do not prescribe and the Ombudsman can directly impose penalties on erring officials.

Jun 16, 2006 ombudsman administrative law disciplinary authority public officers ra 6770

Ombudsman's Power to Impose Administrative Penalties: Not Just a Recommendation

The Supreme Court clarifies that the Ombudsman can directly impose administrative penalties, not merely recommend them, under the Constitution and RA 6770.