Practice question
In the de facto definition discussed in Unda, what distinguishes the officeholder from a mere volunteer?
- Only the size of the person’s desk
- Only an attractive personal calling card
- Possession and discharge of duties under color of authority derived from an appointment, however irregular
- Only the person’s wish to receive salary
- Only a promise to obtain appointment sometime in the future
Legal references
- Civil Service Commission v. Unda, G.R. Nos. 213237 and 213331, September 13, 2017, main decision: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2017/sep2017/gr_213237_2017.html
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