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Leon M. Garcia, Jr. Vs. Sandiganbayan, Et Al.

LEON M. GARCIA, JR., petitioner, vs. THE SANDIGANBAYAN, PRESIDENTIAL COMMISSION ON GOOD GOVERNMENT, as represented by Chairman MAGTANGGOL C. GUNIGUNDO, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF UNITED COCONUT PLANTERS BANK, represented by Chairman TIRSO D. ANTIPORDA and CESAR SEVILLA, respondents.

G.R. No. 114135 | 1994-10-07

D E C I S I O N


DAVIDE, JR., J.:

The Chief issue raised in this case is whether the Sandiganbayan has jurisdiction over the special civil actions of prohibition, mandamus, and quo warranto.

The antecedent facts as summarized by the Sandiganbayan in its challenged decision are as follows:

"1. On June 26, 1990 petitioner Garcia was elected to the Board of Directors of the UCPB 1 at a regular meeting thereof to fill a vacancy therein as a PCGG 2 nominee;

2. Almost three (3) years later, petitioner Garcia received a letter from PCGG Chairman Gunigundo asking him to resign from the UCPB Board in order that a replacement might be made in...