PAGCOR v.

Rilloraza
G. R. 141141 (June 25, 2001)

Facts: Rilloza was a casino operations manager. He was dismissed by PAGCOR for gross
Misconduct, dishonestly and loss of confidence.
The CSC and CA foind Rillaroza guilty only of simple negligence. PAGCOR
Contends that since Rillaroza is confidencial employee, he may be dismissed for lack of confidence.

Issue: Wheter CA gravely erred when it failed and refused to consider that respondent was a
Confidential appointee or employee whose term had expired by reason of loss of confidenc.

Held: Rillaroza is not a confidential appointee. Although his tasks require faith
And confidence in his competence to perform it, such does not by any means elevate
Rilloraza’s position as primarily confidential. It is the nature, not the name of the position, that
Classifies it as primarily confidential