Temere Animus

The prohibition on "midnight appointments" under Article VII, Section 15 of the Constitution applies only to presidential appointments , not to local government appointments . The Supreme Court clarified this distinction in Nicart Jr. vs. Titong (G.R. No. 207682, 2014) . Key Legal Principles on Appointments 📌 Presidential vs. Local Appointments ✔ The constitutional prohibition on midnight appointments applies only to presidential appointments . ✔ Local government appointments are not covered by this restriction. 📌 Civil Service Commission (CSC) Authority ✔ The CSC has exclusive jurisdiction over employment disputes in the civil service. ✔ Appointments remain valid until disapproved by the CSC . 📌 Quasi-Judicial Expertise of the CSC ✔ The CSC is better equipped to handle employment disputes due to its specialized expertise . 📌 Relevant Case: Nicart Jr. vs. Titong (G.R. No. 207682, 2014) Supreme Court Ruling in Nicart Jr. vs. Titong Facts: The petitione...