The Ombudsman Act of 1989

The Ombudsman Act of 1989 provides that public office is a public trust. Public officers and employees must at all times be accountable to the people, serve them with utmost responsibility, integrity, loyalty, efficiency, act with patriotism and justice and lead modest lives.

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Alburo Law
January 16, 2026

The Ombudsman Act of 1989 provides that public office is a public trust. Public officers and employees must at all times be accountable to the people, serve them with utmost responsibility, integrity, loyalty, efficiency, act with patriotism and justice and lead modest lives.

As an employee, Villarico is entitled to the payment of the annual 13th month pay under Presidential Decree No. 851, as amended. However, since he filed his Complaint only on August 30, 2016, only those 13th month pay not paid by DMCI, et al. from 2014 to 2016 can be claimed.

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