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Apr 19, 2022 administrative law government funds public accountability misconduct ombudsman cash advances

Breach of Public Trust Accountability for Misuse of Government Funds

Supreme Court affirms dismissal of PCG official for serious dishonesty, grave misconduct, and conduct prejudicial to the best interest of the service.

Jul 5, 2017 administrative law public accountability serious dishonesty grave misconduct shortage of funds

Breach of Trust Accountability for Missing Funds in Public Service

When a public officer cannot account for missing funds in custody, dismissal may follow. Learn from the Fajardo v. Corral ruling.

Aug 1, 2016 administrative case court funds breach of trust oca remittance judiciary

Breach of Trust Accountability for Delayed Remittance of Court Funds

Court personnel who delay remitting collected funds face administrative liability, even after full restitution and retirement.

Jan 21, 2014 administrative law court funds neglect of duty dishonesty clerks of court public accountability

Upholding Public Trust Accountability for Misappropriated Court Funds and Neglect of Duty

Court personnel who mishandle judiciary funds face dismissal or suspension, as the Supreme Court reaffirms strict accountability for clerks of court.

Jan 15, 2014 fiduciary duty trust accounts banking law land bank transparency civil law

Breach of Fiduciary Duty Banks Must Uphold Transparency in Trust Accounts

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on Land Bank v. Oñate clarifies banks' fiduciary duties, transparency obligations, and liability for undocumented trust account withdrawals.

Apr 11, 2012 administrative-law clerks-of-court judiciary-funds public-accountability fiduciary-fund supreme-court

Upholding Public Trust Accountability FOR Clerks OF Court IN Handling Judiciary Funds

A Supreme Court ruling on a clerk of court's suspension for mishandling judiciary funds, emphasizing public accountability and strict compliance with deposit rules.

Jul 27, 2007 administrative law public accountability just debts court personnel civil service government ethics

Upholding Public Trust Accountability for Dishonored Debts in Government Service

Court interpreter reprimanded for willful failure to pay just debts. Learn the ethics rules for government employees and their personal obligations.

Oct 20, 2005 administrative law court funds fiduciary fund clerk of court dishonesty gross misconduct

Breach of Trust Accountability for Mismanaged Court Funds in the Philippine Judiciary

When a clerk of court mishandles fiduciary funds, the Supreme Court imposes strict accountability, even after retirement.

Feb 18, 2004 ombudsman administrative law public funds rule 45 rule 65 local government

Breach of Trust Accountability for Mismanaged Court Funds in the Philippines

The Supreme Court clarifies the proper remedy for questioning Ombudsman dismissals in administrative and criminal complaints involving public funds.