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Per curiam
FACTS:
ISSUE: W/N the March 21, 1962 resolution of the House of Representatives declaring the seats
of its 12 members in the Commission on Appointments vacant is legal.
RULING: March 21 resolution, rejection of the ad interim appointment, and designation of Tan
as Deputy Administrator of the Reforestation Administration, Department of Agriculture and
Natural Resources is null and void. Cunanan is entitled to hold office; respondent should vacate
it and turn it over to petitioner.
DISSENTING: Padilla, J.
On 21 March 1962 the House of Representatives declared vacant the seats of the twelve members of
the House of Representatives in the Commission on Appointments. On the same date, the following
Representatives were elected: