BP 337 Section 60

Suspension and Removal; Grounds.

Section 60

SEC. 60. Suspension and Removal; Grounds.—An elective local official may be suspended or removed from office on any of the following grounds committed while in office: (1) Disloyalty to the Republic of the Philippines; (2) Culpable violation of the Constitution; (3) Dishonesty, oppression, misconduct in office and neglect of duty; (4) Commission of any offense involving moral turpitude; (5) Abuse of authority; (6) Unauthorized absence for three consecutive months.

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CitationBP 337 Section 60 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)

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