Abuse of Authority. According to the UNDP Guidelines on Harassment and Abuse of Authority, abuse of authority implies the improper use of a position of influence, power, or authority by a staff member or non-staff personnel against another staff member or non-staff personnel or a group thereof. This is particularly serious when a staff member or non-staff personnel uses his or her influence, power or authority to negatively influence the career or employment conditions (including, but not limited to, appointment, assignment, contract renewal, performance evaluation or promotion) of another staff member or non-staff personnel.
Sa nangyaring ito, malabo ng magkaroon ng matuwid, paninindigan, matinong paghuhusga ang Ombudsman. Maliwang pa sa sikat ng araw na totoo ngang itinalaga si Ma. Merciditas Gutierez at Casimiro ng Malakanyang (kilalang malapit sa amga Arroyo) sa Ombudsman upang upang baligtarin, gaguhin, katayin ang nauna na nitong disiyon, posisyon at rekomendasyon ng SC. Sino ngayon ang mas may kredibilidad, mas kakatigan ng country, ang Ombudsman o ang Supreme Court?