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Ex-C1C Jimmy B. Sanchez, et al. vs. Roberto T. Lastimoso etc

EX-C1C JIMMY B. SANCHEZ and EX-C2C SALVADOR A. METEORO, Petitioners, versus ROBERTO T. LASTIMOSO, in his capacity as DIRECTOR GENERAL[1] OF THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE, Respondent.

G.R. No. 161735 | 2007-09-25

D E C I S I O N

 

NACHURA, J.:

Before the Court is a petition for review on certiorari under Rule 45 of the Rules of Court assailing the June 18, 2003 Decision[2] of the Court of Appeals (CA) in CA-G.R. SP No. 68989 and the January 15, 2004 Resolution[3] denying the motion for reconsideration thereof.

In 1989, petitioner Sanchez, a constable in the Philippine Constabulary (PC), was discharged from the service for allegedly losing his service firearm. Petitioner Meteoro, also a constable, was likewise discharged from the service in 1990 for being absent without leave. On appeal, they were both cleared of all charges. They then applied for...