In administrative proceedings they are non-litigious and summary in nature, as a

general rule, res judicata does not apply it applies to judicial or quasi-judicial
proceedings, not to the exercise of administrative powers.

However, there are certain instances, that the forum shopping, litis pendentia and
res judicata also apply to administrative agencies. na kailangan din antin I apply
yung Forum shopping rules sa litis pendentia and res judicata.
the doctrine of res judicata applies only to judicial or quasi-judicial proceedings, not to the
exercise of administrative powers.

When? Kailan ito?

Decisions and orders of administrative bodies rendered pursuant to their quasi-
judicial authority have, upon their finality, the force and effect of a final judgement
( so pag final judgement wala mag aaply na ung resjudicata) within the purview
of the doctrine of res judicate, As an exception to the general rule, which forbids
the reopening of matters once judicially determined by competent authorities.
Res Judicata- a matter judged. It is the principle that a cause of action once it
has been judged on the merits.
Requisites of Res Judicata
 Court of competent jurisdiction which issued
 A final judgement based on the merits and
 The identities of the parties’ subject matter and cause of action are the
same
so hindi kana pwedeng mag file ng panibagong kaso to re-open it because
you are barred by res judicata
In the case of Encinas vs Caubang
In applying the above requisites, the court held that the dismissal of the petitioner
based on the BFP complaint does not constitute res judicata in relation to the
CSC complaint. The dismissal by the BFP is not based on the merits, but based
on the recommendation of the fact finding committee in determining whether a
formal charge of an administrative offense may be filed. There is therefore no
rights and liabilities of the parties that were determined in the said action with
finality.
There is forum shopping when litis pendencia or res judicata is present.

In administrative proceedings they are non-litigious and summary in nature, as a

general rule, res judicata does not apply. it applies only to judicial or quasi-judicial
proceedings, not to the exercise of administrative powers.

When we say Forum shopping it will apply when litis pendencia or res judicata is
present in administrative agencies.
What is the test in determining whether an administrative body is exercising judicial
functions of adjudication between investigatory powers?
The test for determining whether an administrative body is exercising judicial or merely
investigatory functions the supreme court discuss that in the case of Encinas vs Caubang
adjudication signifies the exercise of the power and authority to adjudicate upon the rights
and obligations of the parties. Hence, if the only purpose of an investigation is to evaluate
the evidence submitted to an agency based on the facts and circumstances presented to it,
and if the agency is not authorized to make a final pronouncement affecting the parties, then
there is an absence of judicial discretion and judgment.