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Emily M. Marohombsar Vs. Ahmad E. Alonto, Jr., Et Al.

DR. EMILY M. MAROHOMBSAR, petitioner, vs. AHMAD E. ALONTO, JR., in his capacity as President of the Mindanao State University, and CORAZON BATARA, respondents. Pedro Q. Quadra for petitioner. Adnan V. Alonto for respondent Ahmad E. Alonto, Jr.

G.R. No. 93711 | 1991-02-25

D E C I S I O N


GUTIERREZ, JR., J.:

The issue in this case is whether or not petitioner Dr. Emily M. Marohombsar, who was appointed Acting Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs of the Mindanao State University (MSU) Marawi Campus by the respondent President may be removed from office even without cause.

On March 22, 1988, the petitioner was designated as officer-in-charge of the Office of the Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs (OVCAA) of MSU in a concurrent capacity with her position then as Vice-President for External Studies.

On January 2, 1989, the Office of the Vice-President for External Studies was merged with the OVCAA and, as...