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	GR NOS. 161166-67 2005-02-03	MAYOR RHUSTOM L. DAGADAG v. MICHAEL C. TONGNAWA SANDOVAL-GUTIERREZ, J.
Interpreting the above rule, in Miranda vs. Carreon,[11] Heirs of Mayor Nemencio Galvez vs. Court of Appeals,[12] and Roque, et al. vs. Delgado, et al.,[13] we held that where the petitioner (a public officer) ceases to be mayor, the appeal and/or action he initiated may be continued and maintained by his successor if there is substantial need to do so. If the successor failed to pursue the appeal and/or action, the same should be dismissed.