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Plain-language guides and case briefs on Philippine law — researched from the firm's law library of 184,000+ statutes, Supreme Court decisions, and agency issuances, and written so non-lawyers can understand and act on them.
Quo Warranto and Reinstatement Rights After Ombudsman Dismissal in the Philippines
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on quo warranto, reinstatement rights, and the immediate executory nature of Ombudsman dismissal orders.
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Ombudsman's Power to Investigate and Prosecute SAL Violations Under RA 3019
The Supreme Court affirms the Ombudsman's authority to investigate and prosecute public officials for failure to file Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
Judges Must File SALN: Lessons from a Cavite Judge's Suspension
A judge's failure to file Statements of Assets and Liabilities for years led to suspension. Learn the SALN rules under RA 6713 and RA 3019.