Case Digest: COMPLAINTS AGAINST MR. ALEXANDER R. BLANCA, CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE GENERAL FOREMAN, HALL OF JUSTICE, MORONG, RIZAL.
COMPLAINTS AGAINST MR. ALEXANDER R. BLANCA, CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE GENERAL FOREMAN, HALL OF JUSTICE, MORONG, RIZAL. A.M. No. 2005-09-SC (2007) No matter how petty, thievery has no place in the judiciary since it tarnishes the image of the institution which is in the forefront in the campaign against the commission of crimes. On several occasions, […]
Case Digest: RUFINO CASIMIRO v. JUDGE OCTAVIO FERNANDEZ
RUFINO CASIMIRO v. JUDGE OCTAVIO FERNANDEZ, et al. 422 SCRA 293 (2004) The Code of Judicial Conduct dictates that a judge should avoid impropriety and the appearance of impropriety in all activities. Petitioner Rufino Casimiro filed complaint against respondents Judge Octavio Fernandez and Clerk of Court Teresita Esteban for refusing to return his P4,000.00 cash bond […]
Case Digest: BIENVENIDO BERNAL, JR v. JOCELYN FERNANDEZ
BIENVENIDO BERNAL, JR v. JOCELYN FERNANDEZ 465 SCRA 386 (2005) Willful failure to pay just debts by court employee is proscribed by law and hence, subject to disciplinary action. Jocelyn Fernandez, Court Stenographer of the Municipal Trial Court (MTC) of Caba, La Union, got some grocery items on credit amounting to P20,108.00 from complainant Bienvenido […]
Case Digest: SERVILLANO BATAC, JR., et al. v. ATTY. PONCIANO V. CRUZ, JR.
SERVILLANO BATAC, JR., et al. v. ATTY. PONCIANO V. CRUZ, JR. 538 SCRA 135 (2007) If it is the first time for the respondent to commit the offense charged, the Court can impose a lower penalty. Atty. Ponciano Cruz filed a Motion for Reconsideration of the Court’s decision, suspending him from the practice of law […]
Case Digest: FERDINAND S. BASCOS v. ATTY. RAYMUNDO A. RAMIREZ
FERDINAND S. BASCOS v. ATTY. RAYMUNDO A. RAMIREZ 543 SCRA 238 (2008) Executive judges are required under Presidential Decree 1079 to distribute Judicial Notices, Advertisements for Public Biddings, Notices of Auction Sales and Other Similar Notices by raffle for publication to qualified newspapers or periodicals. Ferdiand Bascos reported, by letter, to then Executive Judge Juan […]
Case Digest: PRUDENCIO QUIMBO v . ACTING OMBUDSMAN MARGARITO GERVACIO et al. 466 SCRA 277 (2005)
PRUDENCIO QUIMBO v . ACTING OMBUDSMAN MARGARITO GERVACIO et al. 466 SCRA 277 (2005) Petitioner Prudencio C. Quimbo, Provincial Engineer of Samar, was administratively charged for harassment and oppression by Elmo V. Padaon (Padaon), a general foreman. During the pendency of the case, he was placed under preventive suspension without pay. The Office of the Deputy […]
Case Digest: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES v. VICTOR DIAZ VINECARIO, et al. 420 SCRA 280 (2004)
PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES v. VICTOR DIAZ VINECARIO, et al. 420 SCRA 280 (2004) On the night of April 10, 1995, as about fifteen police officers were manning a checkpoint at Ulas, Davao City pursuant to COMELEC Resolution No. 2735, otherwise known as the COMELEC gun ban, a motorcycle with three men on board namely […]
Case Digest: PEOPLE OF THE PHILLIPINES v. BENNY GO 411 SCRA 81 (2003)
PEOPLE OF THE PHILLIPINES v. BENNY GO 411 SCRA 81 (2003) A raiding team armed with a warrant entered the home of appelant Benny Go in search of evidence for the violation of Republic Act 6425 (Dangerous Drugs Act), otherwise know as the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 . Upon their entry, they met […]
Case Digest: MAYOR MARCEL S. PAN v. YOLANDA O. PEÑA et al. 579 SCRA 314 (2009)
MAYOR MARCEL S. PAN v. YOLANDA O. PEÑA et al. 579 SCRA 314 (2009) Petitioner Mayor Marcel Pan, after winning the mayoralty post, initiated a reorganization of the local government, allegedly due to the large budgetary deficit of the municipality. The Sangguniang Bayan (Sanggunian) passed a resolution giving the mayor full authority to restructure the […]
Case Digest: MENELIETO A. OLANDA v. LEONARDO G. BUGAYONG et al. 413 SCRA 255 (2003)
MENELIETO A. OLANDA v. LEONARDO G. BUGAYONG et al. 413 SCRA 255 (2003) Twelve officers and employees of the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy (PMMA) including petitioner Manelieto A. Olanda (Olanda), then Dean of the College of Marine Engineering and former PMMA Complex Project Officer, filed a verified complaint with the Office of the Ombudsman against […]
