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Aldrin Jeff Cudia vs. Super Intendent of The Philippine Military Academy
Aldrin Jeff Cudia vs. Super Intendent of The Philippine Military Academy
Aldrin Jeff Cudia vs. Super Intendent of The Philippine Military Academy
SUPER
INTENDENT OF THE PHILIPPINE
MILITARY ACADEMY
Fredric Lean Ajesta – LLB 1-D
Contents
■ Principles of the case
■ Facts of the case
■ Issues
■ Due Process (as used in the case)
■ Academic Freedom
■ Petitioner, Cudia, is a cadet of PMA
■ Teacher reported petitioner for being late – Cudia explained that his
OR teacher dismissed the “class” late – His act was reviewed by the
Tactical Officer (TO)
■ TO counter-argues OR did not end beyond 3:00, and next class started
3:05
– PMA EXAM RULE: once exam is submitted, you are excused
(which means: dismissed “Individually” not as a class)
■ HC conducted “chambering”
– Dissenter is made to explain why he voted in such a way
■ PMA argues that the court avoid interfering with military findings and
operations
WON:
■ Certiorari is allowed
– Matters on “grave abuse” are justiciable
■ The Honor Code punishes any form of lying, and the penalty is upon
the discretion of the PMA.