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DELANO T. PADILLA v. PATRICIA STO. TOMAS IN HER CAPACITY AS CHAIRMAN OF CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

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2005-06-08
CHICO-NAZARIO, J.
The essence of procedural due process is embodied in the basic requirement of notice and a real opportunity to be heard.[18] In administrative proceedings, such as in the case at bar, procedural due process simply means the opportunity to explain one's side or the opportunity to seek a reconsideration of the action or ruling complained of.[19] "To be heard" does not mean only verbal arguments in court; one may be heard also thru pleadings. Where opportunity to be heard, either through oral arguments or pleadings, is accorded, there is no denial of procedural due process.[20]