UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS v. HON. SECRETARY OF FINANCE

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES Court ofTax Appeals QUEZON CITY Third Division UNIVERSITY OF STO. TOMAS, CTA CASE NO. 8606 Petitioner, -versus- Members: Bautista, Chairperson and Fa bon-Victorino, JJ. HON. SECRETARY OF FINANCE, Promulgated: Respondent. X---------------------------------------------------------------~~~~~:~~-~-~�~. RESOLUTION On March 18, 2013, respondent Hon. Secretary of Finance, filed a "Manifestation and Motion (In lieu of an Answer)" to the "Petition for Review" filed by petitioner University of Sto. Tomas on February 6, 2013, stating that said petition has been rendered moot and academic given the current circumstances, and thus should be dismissed. On April 4, 2013, petitioner filed its "Comment [To Respondent's Manifestation and Motion dated 14 March 2013]," stating that it is not opposing the respondent's motion to dismiss the present case. In view of the foregoing, the "Manifestation and Motion (In lieu of an Answer)" shall be resolved. There being no objections from petitioner, the Court sees no reason not to grant the "Manifestation and Motion (In lieu of an Answer)."

RESOLUTION CTA Case No. 8606 WHEREFORE, respondent's "Manifestation and Motion (In lieu of an Answer)" is hereby GRANTED. The Petition for Review is hereby deemed DISMISSED. The case is now considered CLOSED and TERMINATED. LOV