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Sebastian Garcia vs Juanito Pajado and The City of Dagupan

SEBASTIAN GARCIA, petitioner, vs. JUANITO A. PAJARO and THE CITY OF DAGUPAN, respondents.

G.R. No. 141149 | 2002-07-05

D E C I S I O N

PANGANIBAN, J.:

The city treasurer of Dagupan has the authority to institute disciplinary actions against subordinate officers or employees. The essence of due process in an administrative proceeding is the opportunity to explain one's side, whether written or verbal. The constitutional mandate is satisfied when a petitioner complaining about an action or a ruling is granted an opportunity to seek reconsideration.

Statement of the Case

Before us is a Petition for Review under Rule 45 of the Rules of Court, assailing the June 17, 1999 Decision[1] and the December 14, 1999 Resolution[2] of the Court of Appeals[3] (CA) in...