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Jan 23, 2019 technical malversation anti-graft law ra 3019 tobacco fund public officers ombudsman

Diversion of Tobacco Funds: Technical Malversation vs. Corruption Under Philippine Law

The Supreme Court clarifies when misusing public funds is technical malversation, not corruption, in Villarosa v. Ombudsman.

Nov 14, 2012 technical malversation public funds revised penal code local government criminal law

Technical Malversation: Good Faith Is No Defense for Misapplying Public Funds

A mayor diverted food for malnourished children to calamity victims. The Supreme Court ruled this is technical malversation—good faith is no defense.

Jan 20, 2006 criminal law technical malversation public funds ombudsman revised penal code

Technical Malversation in the Philippines: When Is Public Fund Misuse Illegal

The Supreme Court clarifies technical malversation under of the Revised Penal Code and when public fund diversion becomes a crime.