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Hon. Andrew B. Gonzales vs Dr. Liliosa R. Gayta

HON. ANDREW B. GONZALES, in his capacity as Secretary of the Department of Education Culture and Sports, petitioner, vs. DR. LILIOSA R. GAYTA, respondent.

G.R. No. 143514 | 2002-08-08

D E C I S I O N

YNARES-SANTIAGO, J.:

Respondent Dr. Liliosa R. Gayta was the Division Superintendent of Schools for Lanao del Norte. On March 5, 1999, she received from petitioner Andrew B. Gonzales, then Secretary of the Department of Education Culture and Sports (DECS), a "FORMAL CHARGE"[1] based on a motu proprio complaint for Gross Misconduct, Oppression and Conduct Grossly Prejudicial to the Best Interest of the Service, docketed as Administrative Case No. 99-058. The pertinent portions of the formal charge read:

1. That you scolded and caused the transfer of Mrs. Teresita O. Aborido from her previous position as Clerk I in the...