Philippine Supreme Court: Public Officials' Salaries Can Be Garnished to Pay Debts
July 04, 2025
July 04, 2025
MANILA, Philippines, July 4 -- The Supreme Court of the Philippines issued the following news release:
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SC: Public Officials' Salaries Can Be Garnished to Pay Debts
The Supreme Court (SC) has clarified that the salaries of public officials can be garnished--or legally collected--by the courts to pay off their debts. These salaries are not exempt from garnishment under current laws and rules.
In a decision written by Associate Justice . . .
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SC: Public Officials' Salaries Can Be Garnished to Pay Debts
The Supreme Court (SC) has clarified that the salaries of public officials can be garnished--or legally collected--by the courts to pay off their debts. These salaries are not exempt from garnishment under current laws and rules.
In a decision written by Associate Justice . . .