PHOFFICIAL STATEMENT OF SECRETARY MARIA BELEN S. ACOSTA
This is to inform the public that the quo warranto case that was initially dismissed is now reversed. The regional trial court has granted the Motion for Reconsideration and ordered the other party to respond in 15 days.
This is the curious case of Mindanao Development Authority having two appointed Secretaries for one and the same position. The post is not vacant, not co-terminus, neither a position of trust as its mandate is clearly defined in RA 9996, and presently occupied. Yet, another person was appointed with no prior formal notification from Malacañang. Due process was not followed, and no clear “cause” was established.
The undersigned stands by the letter and intent of Republic Act 9996 or the MinDA Act of 2010 which E×ρréššly states in Section 7, “he/she shall serve a term of six years upon appointment, unless removed for cause.”
While the case is ongoing, Sec. Acosta will perform her duties with regularity so as not to hinder the day-to-day operations of the office.
Let not the prevailing laws of the land be undermined and set aside. Let the ideals of good governance manifest and the principles of democracy be safeguarded at all times.
She also wishes to thank everyone from all over the land and overseas, for all the prayers, and kind words. The case continues until finally resolved with justice.
This is to inform the public that the quo warranto case that was initially dismissed is now reversed. The regional trial court has granted the Motion for Reconsideration and ordered the other party to respond in 15 days.
This is the curious case of Mindanao Development Authority having two appointed Secretaries for one and the same position. The post is not vacant, not co-terminus, neither a position of trust as its mandate is clearly defined in RA 9996, and presently occupied. Yet, another person was appointed with no prior formal notification from Malacañang. Due process was not followed, and no clear “cause” was established.
The undersigned stands by the letter and intent of Republic Act 9996 or the MinDA Act of 2010 which E×ρréššly states in Section 7, “he/she shall serve a term of six years upon appointment, unless removed for cause.”
While the case is ongoing, Sec. Acosta will perform her duties with regularity so as not to hinder the day-to-day operations of the office.
Let not the prevailing laws of the land be undermined and set aside. Let the ideals of good governance manifest and the principles of democracy be safeguarded at all times.
She also wishes to thank everyone from all over the land and overseas, for all the prayers, and kind words. The case continues until finally resolved with justice.
