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The Veterans Federation of the Philippines (VFP) vs. DND Secretary Reyes

THE VETERANS FEDERATION OF THE PHILIPPINES represented by Esmeraldo R. Acorda, Petitioner, vs. Hon. ANGELO T. REYES in his capacity as Secretary of National Defense; and Hon. EDGARDO E. BATENGA in his capacity as Undersecretary for Civil Relations and Administration of the Department of National Defense, Respondents.

G.R. No. 155027 | 2006-02-28

 
EN BANC
D E C I S I O N
 
CHICO-NAZARIO, J.:
 
This is a Petition for Certiorari with Prohibition under Rule 65 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure, with a prayer to declare as void Department Circular No. 04 of the Department of National Defense (DND), dated 10 June 2002.
 
Petitioner in this case is the Veterans Federation of the Philippines (VFP), a corporate body organized under Republic Act No. 2640, dated 18 June 1960, as amended, and duly registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Respondent Angelo T. Reyes was the Secretary of National Defense (DND Secretary) who issued the assailed Department Circular...