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23/08/2026

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Political Law / Public OfficersSAMPLE QUESTIONThe Maritime Workforce Authority (MWA), a government agency tasked with re...
23/08/2026

Political Law / Public Officers

SAMPLE QUESTION

The Maritime Workforce Authority (MWA), a government agency tasked with regulating overseas deployment of Filipino seafarers, operates in coordination with the Seafarers Welfare Fund Office (SWFO), which administers a fund sourced from mandatory contributions of seafarers and their employers.

For several years, SWFO required that all seafarers secure clearance from MWA prior to deployment, conditioned upon proof of payment of SWFO contributions. To facilitate this process, SWFO stationed its collection officers at MWA offices.

Subsequently, the SWFO Board approved a resolution granting “performance incentives” equivalent to 1% of total collections coursed through MWA, to be distributed among MWA officials and employees. The resolution justified the grant on the ground that MWA’s system integration and administrative support significantly increased collection efficiency.

An audit later revealed that SWFO personnel performed the actual collection of contributions, while MWA personnel merely processed clearances as part of their routine functions. The Commission on Audit (COA) issued a Notice of Disallowance, finding the payments unauthorized and ordering both approving officials and recipients to refund the amounts.

MWA officials argue that the incentive is valid as compensation for inter-agency cooperation, that it has been long practiced, and that the payments were sourced from a special fund not forming part of regular appropriations. They further claim good faith and lack of personal liability.

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23/08/2026

Double compensation is not commonly tested in the Bar, but it can be a trap. Do not fall into it—read the full text carefully before taking the Bar.

Incentive Pay for Statutory Duties Disallowed: Government Employees Cannot Be Paid Extra for Performing Inherent Officia...
23/08/2026

Incentive Pay for Statutory Duties Disallowed: Government Employees Cannot Be Paid Extra for Performing Inherent Official Functions

The Supreme Court (SC) En Banc dismissed the petition of the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), holding that incentive allowances granted to POEA officials and employees from OWWA collections were unlawful. The Court ruled that the collection of OWWA contributions is part of POEA’s statutory mandate; hence, any additional compensation for such function violates both the salary standardization law and the constitutional prohibition against double compensation.

The Court dismissed the petition and affirmed the COA rulings with modification. It ordered the refund of the disallowed ₱19,356,934.18 and declared the approving and certifying officials solidarily liable for the full amount.

"...any and all compensation or benefits received by the employees of POEA for the discharge of such function should be deemed integrated into their basic salaries, unless a law or executive issuance specifically states that they be given additional compensation therefor.”
— GAERLAN, J.

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23/08/2026

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Labor Law (Seafarer Disability Benefits; POEA-SEC)SAMPLE QUESTIONAndres, a Filipino seafarer, was employed as a cook abo...
23/08/2026

Labor Law
(Seafarer Disability Benefits; POEA-SEC)

SAMPLE QUESTION

Andres, a Filipino seafarer, was employed as a cook aboard an ocean-going vessel for a nine-month contract. He was declared fit to work prior to deployment. During the voyage, he experienced recurring abdominal pain and urinary discomfort, which he managed while continuing his duties. He completed his contract and was repatriated thereafter.

Upon arrival in the Philippines, Andres did not immediately undergo any medical examination with a company-designated physician. Several months later, he consulted a private doctor who diagnosed him with a kidney condition requiring surgical intervention. He was eventually declared unfit for further sea duty.

Andres thereafter filed a complaint for total and permanent disability benefits, claiming that his illness developed during his employment and was caused by conditions on board, including prolonged exposure to heat and the quality of available drinking water. The employer denied his claim.
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23/08/2026

SC Publishes 2026 Bar Applicants List; Public May Challenge Qualifications for Admission

22/08/2026

Lapit na Bar Exams—yung tipong kahit zombie sasabihin, “boss, matulog ka naman.”

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22/08/2026

13,441 ASPIRING LAWYERS TO TAKE 2026 BAR EXAMS — SC

A total of 13,441 aspiring lawyers have been cleared by the Supreme Court’s Office of the Bar Confidant (OBC) to take the 2026 Bar Examinations, the highest number of examinees in the history of the Philippine Bar.

The figure comes from an overall pool of 14,291 applicants who registered for this year’s examinations.

Meanwhile, the Supreme Court, through the Office of the 2026 Bar Chairperson, issued Bar Bulletin No. 4 dated August 8, 2026, setting the policies, protocols, rules of conduct, and guidelines for the 2026 Bar Examinations.

Under the Academic Honesty Policy¹, examinees are required to uphold the highest standards of honesty and integrity. Any form of academic dishonesty is not tolerated and may be met with disciplinary action. Examinees must accomplish an Honor Code, pledging not to commit or aid in any dishonest act and to report any violation. Failure to comply may result in denial of entry to the assigned Local Testing Center, while violations may lead to disqualification or other sanctions.

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