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Elpidio Soriano III vs Reuben Lista, Domingo Estera, et al

ELPIDIO G. SORIANO III, petitioner, vs. REUBEN S. LISTA, DOMINGO T. ESTERA, ELPIDIO B. PADAMA, MIGUEL C. TABARES, ARTHUR N. GOSINGAN, EFREN L. TADURAN, CESAR A. SARILE, DANILO M. VILDA and HONORABLE EMILIA T. BONCODIN, in her capacity as Secretary of Budget and Management, respondents.

G.R. No. 153881 | 2003-03-24

D E C I S I O N

CORONA, J.:

Before us is a Petition for Prohibition under Rule 65 of the Rules of Court questioning the constitutionality and legality of the permanent appointments, made by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, of public respondents to different positions in the Philippine Coast Guard and their subsequent assumption of office without confirmation by the Commission on Appointments under the 1987 Constitution.

The petition impleads Hon. Emilia T. Boncodin in her capacity as Secretary of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM). Petitioner, Elpidio G. Soriano, filed the instant petition as member of the Integrated Bar of...