Case Digest: BELICENA V SECRETARY OF FINANCE
BELICENA V SECRETARY OF FINANCE FACTS Belicena was appointed Acting Undersecretary in the Department of Finance and forthwith assumed office. While acting as such, the President designated him as Acting Secretary of Finance while the Secretary of Finance was in Hongkong on official business for the government. Belicena took his oath of office and Acting […]
Case Digest: IN RE: REQUEST OF CLERK OF COURT ADMINISTRATOR
IN RE: REQUEST OF CLERK OF COURT ADMINISTRATOR FACTS On January 5, 1999, Justice Buena , the then Presiding Justice of CA got promoted to the Supreme Court. A vacancy in the position of Presiding Justice in the CA entails replacement, and as a result of this, by operation of law, the most senior justice […]
Case Digest: TAN V OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
TAN V OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT FACTS Francisco Tan Jr, petitioner, was dismissed from the service as Fisheries Regional Director on 30 April 1986. He was found guilty of the offense grave misconduct, oppression and violation of the Civil Service Laws by the Minister of Agriculture (MAF). He appealed to the Civil Service Commission (CSC) […]
Case Digest: ALLIAN V CHAIRMAN OF CSC
ALLIAN V CHAIRMAN OF CSC FACTS Joel Allian was a Personnel Specialist II when he was illegally dismissed from his work. He received a written notification that he was separated from service through reorganization. He then found out he was dismissed incurring unauthorized leaves of absence. He petitioned to the Reorganization Appeals Board (RAB) which […]
Case Digest: PPA V MONSERATE
PPA V MONSERATE FACTS In 1977, Monserate started her government service as Bookkeeper II in the Port Management Office, PPA, Iloilo City. A year after, she was promoted to Cashier II. Two year after, she was promoted to Finance Officer (SG 16). In 1988, PPA was reorganized and Monserate applied for the permanent position of […]
Case Digest: CANTILLO V ARRIETA
CANTILLO V ARRIETA FACTS October 1962: Jose Cantillo was originally appointed Temporary Municipal Policeman of Maramag Bukidnon, took his oath and served as such. His appointment was attested to by the Provincial Treasurer, and the Commissioner of Civil Service. At the time of his original appointment, he was 41 years old and still only at […]
Case Digest: FLORES V DRILON
FLORES V DRILON FACTS Petitioners, taxpayers and employees of U.S facilities at Subic, challenge the constitutionality of Sec. 13 (d) of the Bases Conversion and Development Act of 1992 which directs the President to appoint a professional manager as administrator of the SBMA…provided that “for the 1st year of its operations, the mayor of Olongapo […]
Case Digest: PCGG V SANDIGANBAYAN
PCGG V SANDIGANBAYAN FACTS In 1976 the General Bank and Trust Company (GENBANK) encountered financial difficulties. GENBANK had extended considerable financial support to Filcapital Development Corporation causing it to incur daily overdrawings on its current account with Central Bank. Despite the mega loans GENBANK failed to recover from its financial woes. The Central Bank issued […]
Case Digest: RABE V FLORES
RABE V FLORES FACTS An administrative complaint was filed by petitioner Narita Rave against respondent Delsa Flores, Interpreter III of the RTC of Panabo, Davao for “conduct unbecoming a government employee, acts prejudicial to the interest of the service and abuse of authority.” It was alleged that Flores took advantage of her position as a […]
Case Digest: MAHARLIKA PUBLISHING CORP V TAGLE
MAHARLIKA PUBLISHING CORP V TAGLE FACTS GSIS owned a parcel of land with a building and printing equipment in Paco, Manila. It was sold to Maharlika in a Conditional Contract of Sale with the stipulation that if Maharlika failed to pay monthly installments in 90 days, the GSIS would automatically cancel the contract. Because Maharlika […]
