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Villaluz vs Zaldivar: Presidential Removal Power by Catherine Merilleno is a document available to read on EtoBox.

The case involved the removal of Ruben Villaluz from his position as Administrator of the Motor Vehicles Office in 1960. Villaluz was a presidential appointee. Congressman Joaquin Roces alleged Villaluz was ineffective and caused losses to the government. Executive Secretary Calixto Zaldivar suspended Villaluz and ordered an investigation. After investigation, it was recommended that Villaluz be removed. The president then issued an order removing Villaluz. Villaluz claimed the president did not have jurisd

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Catherine Merilleno

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