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Aug 7, 2007 administrative law local government code barangay official due process administrative appeal removal from office

Barangay Official Removal: Due Process and Immediate Execution Under the Local Government Code

Learn how the Supreme Court clarified that decisions removing barangay officials are immediately executory, despite the right to appeal.

Nov 10, 2004 notarial powers clerks of court administrative law notary public gross misconduct

Clerks of Court as Notaries: Limits on Ex Officio Notarial Powers

Clerks of court are ex officio notaries, but their notarial powers extend only to official duties—not private documents.