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Ansberto Paredez vs Francisco Padua

ANSBERTO P. PAREDES, Complainant, versus FRANCISCO S. PADUA, Clerk III, Court of Appeals, Respondent.

A.M. No. CA-91-3-P | 2004-04-14

RESOLUTION

PANGANIBAN, J.:

Despite their dismissal from the service, government employees are entitled to the leave credits that they have earned during the period of their employment. As a matter of fairness and law, they may not be deprived of such remuneration, which they have already earned prior to their dismissal.

The Case

Before us is a "Petition for Equal Protection and Due Process"[1] dated May 29, 2003, filed by Respondent Francisco S. Padua through counsel. It seeks the reversal of the forfeiture of his retirement and leave benefits for his 34 years of service in the Court of Appeals.

The Facts

This administrative case...