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Hebron v. Reyes: Quo Warranto Ruling by Iris Gallardo is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This case involves a dispute over the mayorship of Carmona, Cavite between Bernardo Hebron and Eulalio Reyes. Hebron was elected mayor in 1951 but was preventively suspended by the Office of the President in 1954 due to administrative charges. Reyes, the vice-mayor, was directed to serve as acting mayor during the suspension. The Supreme Court ruled that the President does not have the power to directly remove or suspend municipal officials without following the procedure in Sections 2188 to 2191 of the Rev

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Iris Gallardo

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