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GenSan SERVES Program Ruling by Benedict Estrella is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This case involved a special civil action filed by General Santos City challenging a Commission on Audit (COA) decision declaring an ordinance establishing an early retirement program illegal. The Supreme Court ruled that while COA has expertise in interpreting laws, local governments have implied autonomy to design organizational structures and staffing patterns. The Court found General Santos City had authority to pass the ordinance based on its goals of improved governance and service delivery. While mos
- Author
- Benedict Estrella
- Language
- EN