Practice question
In an administrative appeal governed by Book VII, Section 22, the appellate agency reviews the record and finds additional evidence necessary. An appellee argues that the statute categorically forbids receiving any additional evidence. Which response is correct?
- The appellee is correct in every case
- The appellate agency must decide without reading the record
- Section 22 permits receiving additional evidence on the appellate agency's initiative or on motion
- Only the press may collect additional evidence
- The appeal becomes void whenever evidence is mentioned
Legal references
- Executive Order No. 292, Administrative Code of 1987, Book VII, Chapter 4, Sections 19–23, administrative appeal in contested cases: https://lawphil.net/executive/execord/eo1987/eo_292_1987.html
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