Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
JEDREK ATIENZA
Plaintiff Civil Case No. 463278
For: Damages
- versus -
DE LA SALLE – COLLEGE OF
SAINT BENILDE
Defendant
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COMPLAINT
THE PARTIES
2.1. Ever since his first year, Atienza has actively participated in
extracurricular activities offered by recognized student
organizations and sports teams. One of his involvements was being
a member of the DLS-CSB’s official Defense of the Ancients
(“DotA”) team. The DLS-CSB DotA team (hereinafter referred to as
the “Team”), like many other sports teams, would represent DLS-
CSB in official competitions against other schools and universities.
Atienza was one of the best players of their team.
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2.2. On March 2, 2019, the Team won the National DotA
competition where all schools and universities around the
Philippines participated. Because of this victory, the Team was
qualified to compete internationally in South Korea to represent
DLS-CSB and the Philippines against other educational
institutions and countries in Asia. The competition was set on April
13, 2019.
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A copy of the email of the Registrar’s Office is hereto attached as
ANNEX “E”.
2.5. On the same date, Atienza sent a reply to the email asking for
reconsideration. He also tried to call and set a meeting with the
Dean of Student Affairs on numerous times, to no avail. The
Pastoral Office, however, still assured Atienza that there still might
be a way for him to graduate even if he misses the retreat because
of the special circumstances surrounding his case.
2.7. On April 16, 2019, Atienza went to the Pastoral Office once
again to verify his case. The Pastoral Office stood by their
assurances and even congratulated Atienza and the team for
winning the competition. Atienza, relieved by such assurances,
proceeded with his normally with his academic life.
2.8. On May 11, 2019, the semester has finally ended. Atienza
successfully passed all his academic subjects. On the said date, he
likewise visited the Dean of the College of Business to verify that
he has indeed finished all the required units for his program, which
the Dean and the Academic Officer confirmed.
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2.9. On May 20, 2019, the Official List of Graduating Students for
June 22, 2019 was released by the Registrar’s Office. Atienza’s
name was reflected therein.
3.1. However, on May 27, 2019, less than a month before the
graduation, Atienza received an email from the Registrar’s Office of
DLS-CSB informing him that he will not graduate because he failed
a 1-unit subject, which was Lasallian Formation 4. Atienza
immediately went to the Chancellor’s Office, but was again referred
to the Registrar’s Office. The Dean of the Student Affairs reiterated
that the completion of the Lasallian Formation 4 was mandatory.
Mere absence therein will render a student a failing mark,
regardless of any excuse. Atienza pleaded for reconsideration from
the Dean of Student Affairs, the Chancellor, and the President, all
to no avail. All he received as a reply from them was, “It is the policy.
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There is nothing else you can do. You have no one to blame but
yourself.”
CAUSE OF ACTION
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4.3. DLS-CSB, in its most apparent bad faith and discrimination,
maliciously allowed another student who similarly failed to attend
the Lasallian Formation 4 for likewise being overseas to graduate,
without any specific basis thereof but only based on their whimsical
prejudices.
4.5. DLS-CSB, has not only caused injured feelings and sufferings
towards Atienza, but also led Atienza and his family to spend
money in non-refundable reservations pursuant to the expected
graduation.
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PRAYER
By:
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Republic of the Philippines )
San Juan City ) S.S.
VERIFICATION/CERTIFICATION OF NON-FORUUM
SHOPPING
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed my signature
this 27th day of August 2019 in Pasig City.
JEDREK ATIENZA
Affiant
THEODORE M. MOSBY
Notary Public
Until December 31, 2023
Roll of Attorney No. 001524
IBP Pasig City Chapter
MCLE Compliance No. V, 11-19-10
I.B.P. O.R. No. 000140, 01-04-20
P.T.R. No. 0001723, 01-04-20
Add.: 1623 North Tower, GA Tower,
Ortigas, Pasig City
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