CA reverses Ombudsman's dismissal order of ex-MIAA execs

MANILA, Philippines — The Court of Appeals has reversed the suspension order of the Office of the Ombudsman on former Manila International Airport Authority head Cesar Chiong over the reassignment of 285 employees “in a matter of less than a year” of his assumption in office.

“WHEREFORE, premises considered, the instant petition is hereby GRANTED. The 01 August 2023 Decision of the Office of the Ombudsman in OMB-C-A-APR-23-0061 is REVERSED and SET ASIDE,” the CA’s decision read. by the Ombudsman in August last year after it found the pair guilty of rave misconduct, abuse of authority, and conduct prejudicial to the best interest of the service.

“Consequently, when the OMB assumed jurisdiction over the complaint and proceeded to rule on the case without the prior ruling of the CSC, the assailed decision should be struck down for prematurity and lack of factual and legal bases. On this ground alone, We resolve to grant the instant petition,” it added.

However, this decision only considered four out of 285 cases which were “barely a representative of the allegedly affected employees.”

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