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Jun 26, 2023 grave misconduct administrative law civil service substantial evidence public officials dismissal

Grave Misconduct vs. Simple Neglect: When Can Philippine Officials Be Dismissed?

The Supreme Court clarifies when a public official may be dismissed for grave misconduct and how substantial evidence shapes administrative cases.

Feb 14, 2023 administrative-law clerks-of-court simple-neglect-of-duty writ-of-execution rules-of-court legal-ethics

Simple Neglect of Duty: When a Clerk of Court's Caution Crosses the Line

The Supreme Court clarifies when a clerk of court's erroneous reliance on procedural rules amounts to simple neglect of duty, not gross misconduct.

Mar 8, 2022 criminal law police blotter neglect of duty administrative law ombudsman supreme court ruling

Police Blotter Duties Clarified: Valderas v. Sulse on Neglect of Duty

Supreme Court clarifies police blotter scope and simple neglect of duty in Valderas v. Sulse, protecting officers from baseless administrative cases.

Oct 12, 2021 administrative law public accountability neglect of duty grave misconduct abuse of authority ombudsman

Public Office as Public Trust: Lessons from the Deputy Ombudsman Administrative Case

The Supreme Court's ruling against a former Deputy Ombudsman clarifies the administrative offenses of neglect, misconduct, and abuse of authority.

Sep 8, 2020 administrative law court personnel neglect of duty criminal procedure public accountability

Simple Neglect of Duty by Court Personnel: A Lesson from A.M. No. P-20-4075

When court staff fail to serve an order of release, the consequences can be grave. This ruling clarifies their duty and liability.

Jun 27, 2018 property-law sheriff-duties attachment administrative-case civil-procedure philippine-law

Sheriff Duties and Neglect in Attachment Cases: Protecting Your Property Rights

Learn how sheriffs must handle attached properties, their inventory duties, and what happens when they neglect these responsibilities.

Jan 12, 2015 sheriffs writ of execution administrative liability rules of court civil procedure

Sheriffs Must Strictly Follow Execution Procedures or Face Administrative Liability

Philippine Supreme Court reminds sheriffs to strictly follow execution rules, compute amounts themselves, and file timely returns.

Jul 26, 2011 civil procedure execution of judgment sheriff duties levy mortgaged property rule 39

Levy on Mortgaged Property in the Philippines: Sheriff's Duties Explained

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that sheriffs may levy mortgaged properties to satisfy judgments, as debtors retain beneficial ownership until foreclosure.

Mar 19, 2010 fiduciary funds administrative liability court personnel simple neglect of duty oca judiciary

Accountability Behind Bars: Holding Court Cashiers Liable for Fund Shortages

Court clerks and cashiers face administrative liability for delayed remittance of fiduciary funds, even after full restitution, as shown in this 2010 ruling.