As respondent, you will receive a Summons issued by the Adjudication Officer, requiring you to file a written answer within ten (10) working days from receipt. (Sec. 4, Rule IX, DAO no. 07, Series of 2006). In your answer, you should be able to present your defenses to the allegations in the Formal Charge and not to file a ‘Motion to Dismiss’, which is a prohibited pleading (Section 1, Rule VII, Department Administrative Order No. 7 Series of 2006 ).