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Probable Cause and the Ombudsman's Discretion in Public Fund Cases
The Supreme Court affirms the Ombudsman's probable cause finding against a mayor for unlawful appointments and graft, underscoring judicial restraint.
Unlawful Appointments: Knowledge of a Candidate's Disqualification Is Key
The Supreme Court explains when a public official can be held criminally liable for appointing a losing candidate within the one-year ban.
Jul 23, 2008criminal lawunlawful appointmentrevised penal codelocal government codesandiganbayandisqualification
Unlawful Appointments: Does Temporary Disqualification Mean Lack of Legal Qualification?
Supreme Court clarifies that temporary disqualification of losing candidates constitutes lack of legal qualification under Article 244, RPC.