Practice question
A lawyer is permanently appointed to an ordinary executive legal office during the Section 15 ban. She relies solely on De Castro’s treatment of judicial appointments. Explain the category error without disputing her professional qualifications.
Legal references
- De Castro v. Judicial and Bar Council, G.R. No. 191002 et al., March 17, 2010, main decision: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2010/mar2010/gr_191002_2010.html
- Velicaria-Garafil v. Office of the President, G.R. Nos. 203372 et al., June 16, 2015, main decision: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2015/jun2015/gr_203372_2015.html
- 1987 Constitution: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/3/353 Article VII, Section 15.
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