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A Writ of Kalikasan is a legal remedy under Philippine law that provides protection of one's constitutional right to a healthy environment, as outlined in Section 16, Article II of the Philippine Constitution, which states that the "state shall protect and advance the right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature."
The Philippine Senate Committee on Civil Service, Government Reorganization and Professional Regulation is a standing committee of the Senate of the Philippines. It was known as the Committee on Civil Service and Government Reorganization until August 3, 2015, when its jurisdiction was expanded.
In the Philippines, amparo and habeas data are prerogative writs to supplement the inefficacy of the writ of habeas corpus (Rule 102, Revised Rules of Court). Amparo means 'protection,' while habeas data is 'access to information.' [1] Both writs were conceived to solve the extensive Philippine extrajudicial killings and forced disappearances since 1999.
The commission was founded in 1900 [2] through Act No. 5 of the Philippine Commission and was made a bureau in 1905. [3] The Civil Service Commission (CSC) is the central personnel agency of the Philippine government responsible for the policies, plans, and programs concerning all civil service employees.
SALNs are required by law under Article XI Section 17 of the Philippine Constitution and Section 8 of Republic Act No. 6713, the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees. [3] It must be submitted upon or within 30 days of assumption of office and then every calendar year thereafter on or before April 30. [3]
It is tasked to represent the people of the Philippines, the Philippine government, its agencies, instrumentalities, officials, and agents in any litigation, proceeding, or investigation before the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals. [3] When authorized by the President, he shall also represent government owned or controlled corporations.
The Sandiganbayan is a special court set up to deal with instances of corruption involving a government official or an official in a government-owned body. [1]: 42, 52 It also has jurisdiction over other crimes committed by public officials, if these felonies relate to their office.
Habeas corpus (/ ˈ h eɪ b i ə s ˈ k ɔːr p ə s /; Latin for "you [shall] have the body") is a legal action or writ by means of which detainees can seek relief from unlawful imprisonment. In the Bill of Rights of the Philippine constitution, habeas corpus is guaranteed in terms almost identically to those used in the U.S. Constitution.