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An administrative complaint is filed with the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) against a private hospital administrator for payroll misappropriation. After a formal investigation, the NLRC issues an order dismissing the case for lack of probable cause, citing insufficient evidence in the record. The complainant challenges the NLRC’s dismissal by filing a petition for certiorari under Rule 65, arguing grave abuse of discretion amounting to lack or excess of jurisdiction. The NLRC defends that the ruling is a proper exercise of discretion and not subject to review on the merits. (a)Identify the controlling doctrine governing judicial review of NLRC administrative proceedings. (b)Distinguish between grave abuse of discretion and mere error of judgment, and indicate which standard applies in this context. (c)Apply the doctrine to the facts: Should the Supreme Court grant relief via certiorari, and why or why not?