Constitutional Law, Political Law

Civil Service Commission v. Cortes G.R. No. 200103 April 23, 2014 Nepotism, Powers and Duties of Public Officers

FACTS: Commission En Banc of the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) issued a Resolution approving the appointment to the position of Information Officer V (IO V) of respondent Maricelle M. Cortes. Commissioner Eligio P. Mallari, father of respondent Cortes, abstained from voting and requested the CHR to render an opinion on the legality of the… Read More Civil Service Commission v. Cortes G.R. No. 200103 April 23, 2014 Nepotism, Powers and Duties of Public Officers

Constitutional Law, Political Law

Flores v. Drilon G.R. No. 104732 June 22, 1993 Eligibility and Qualifications, Law on Public Officers

FACTS: Respondent Mayor Richard J. Gordon of Olongapo City was appointed Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA). Petitioners, who claim to be taxpayers, employees of the U.S. Facility at the Subic, Zambales, and officers and members of the Filipino Civilian Employees Association in U.S. Facilities in the Philippines, challenge… Read More Flores v. Drilon G.R. No. 104732 June 22, 1993 Eligibility and Qualifications, Law on Public Officers