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Erana vs. De Dios

GERVASIO ERA?A, petitioner, vs. ERMELO VERGEL DE DIOS, respondent.

G.R. No. L-3393 | 1949-11-23

D E C I S I O N

OZAETA, J p:

This is a quo warranto proceeding instituted by the petitioner Dr. Gervasio Eraña to test the validity of his appointment as Chairman of the Board of Dental Examiners and the right of the respondent Dr. Ermelo Vergel de Dios to continue holding that office. Petitioner prays for respondent's ouster.
On December 1, 1948, the Secretary of Health, Dr. Antonio Villarama, issued Department Order No. 68, series of 1948, whereby he appointed the following to compose the Board of Dental Examiners, effective December 1, 1948:
Chairman, Dr. Ermelo Vergel de Dios; members, Dr. Alfonso C. Salcedo and Dr. Nieves Suñga Estacio....