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Section 3.3. Form of Pleadings – All pleadings filed shall be written, printed or typed on bond
paper in English or Filipino.
Each pleading shall contain a caption stating the Operating Department that has
authority over the action, or Commission En Banc (in the case of appeals), the title of the case,
the case number, and the violation or offense involved, if any.
No pleading shall be accepted by the Commission unless it conforms to the formal
requirements provided for in these Rules.
SEC. 4.2. Manner, Completeness and Proof of Service of Service of Papers Emanating from
the Commission. - a. To Individuals. - Papers, orders, including formal charges, decisions and
resolutions emanating from the Commission under these Rules shall be served to the individual
or to his agent authorized by appointment to receive such order. Service to an individual or his
authorized agent shall be made or effected (i) by handing a copy thereof to him in person; (ii)
by leaving a copy at his principal office or
PART II
RULE 3 – ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
SEC.3.2. Formal Charge. - If the Operating Department finds sufficient grounds that warrants
the commencement of an administrative action. which is an action that determines whether the
laws, rules. regulations. circulars and orders being implemented by the Commission are being,
or about to be. or were violated, or are being abetted or aided to be violated by the person to
whom it is issued justifying the imposition of an administrative sanction or penalty against
such person. the said Operating Department shall issue a Formal Charge. The person subject
of the Formal Charge shall be referred as respondent. The Formal Charge shall contain a
specification of charge/so a brief statement of materia! or relevant facts. accompanied by
certified true copies of the documentary evidence. if any, sworn statements covering the
testimony of witnesses. and a directive to file a Verified Answer pursuant to Section 3-3. Rule
III of Part It in not less than fifteen (15) days from receipt thereof.