quasi-judicial bodies

i have a case pending before a quasi-judicial body somewhere in quezon city.  the complaint was filed last june 2006.  since that time, there has been 2 hearings and 3 postponements.  and never, NEVER, did the board itself sit down to hold the hearing. 

almost one year, and wala pa rin.  unbelievable.  disgusting. disheartening.

to think that i advised my client to go with the filing of the administrative case first, since i presumed that this would be the "plain, speedy and adequate remedy" contemplated by the judiciary in the de-clogging of the court dockets.

de-clogging my ass.

if a quasi-judicial tribunal cannot even decide on a simple complaint that is prima facie FOR the complainant (i am not biased.  it's the truth.), i will not even dare to think how this board treats the more complex cases.

so the next time something happens to you, go to the police.  file the criminal case.  it's still the speediest and harshest thing you can do to your opponent in order to win.  fast.