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Filonila O. Cruz vs Hon. Celso D. Gangan, Dir. Marcelino Hanopol, Auditor Glenda Manlapaz, And The Commission On Audit

FILONILA O. CRUZ, petitioner, vs. Hon. CELSO D. GANGAN, Dir. MARCELINO HANOPOL, Auditor GLENDA MANLAPAZ, and the COMMISSION ON AUDIT, respondents.

G.R. No. 143403 | 2003-01-22

D E C I S I O N

PANGANIBAN, J.:

While we commend the Commission on Audit for its diligence in safeguarding State properties, we nonetheless rule that a government employee who has not been proven to be culpable or negligent should not be held accountable for the loss of a cellular phone stolen from her while she was riding the Light Railway Transit (LRT). On the other hand, the dogged persistence of petitioner in fighting for her rights, honor, respect and dignity has not been lost on this Court. She has been true to her calling as an educator and a role model for our young people.

The Case

For review on certiorari under Rule 64 is...