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(a)Identify the controlling rule on termination of official relation of appointive public officers in the Philippines and the due-process requirements for removal for cause.\n(b) Apply to the facts: The Governor terminates the Provincial Engineer after 5 months in a 4-year term, by a written order stating 'effective immediately' and citing alleged mismanagement of provincial road projects. The order provides no prior notice, charges, or opportunity to be heard. The Provincial Engineer challenges the termination as void for lack of due process. Is the Governor’s order valid? Explain.\n(c) What is the effect on the Provincial Engineer’s acts performed after the order and on contracts entered into in his name during this interim period if the order were invalid for lack of due process? State the likely remedy if due process was violated.