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Nov 20, 2003 labor-law administrative-case judiciary misconduct discipline supreme-court

Workplace Misconduct: Striking Subordinates and Maintaining Decorum in the Judiciary

Supreme Court ruling on a supervisor who struck a subordinate, emphasizing decorum and discipline in the judiciary.

Jan 19, 2001 direct contempt lawyer ethics courtroom decorum rules of court professional responsibility

Respect in Court: The Limits of Zealous Advocacy and Attorney Contempt

A lawyer's zeal must yield to courtroom decorum. The Supreme Court affirms direct contempt for an attorney who challenged and insulted the judge.

Oct 4, 2000 administrative case court employee grave misconduct public service workplace conduct civil service

Philippine Supreme Court Disciplines Court Employee for Disrespectful Conduct in Workplace

The Supreme Court fined a court employee P5,000 for shouting at and humiliating a co-worker during office hours, reaffirming strict standards of decorum in the judiciary.

Oct 4, 2000 labor-law grave-misconduct workplace-decorum public-service civil-service supreme-court

Maintaining Workplace Decorum: Lessons on Grave Misconduct from the Philippine Supreme Court

A Supreme Court ruling on a belligerent employee shows why workplace decorum is non-negotiable in the Philippine public service.

Mar 30, 2000 administrative law public service misconduct habitual drunkenness sheriff civil service

Drunkenness and Misconduct: Upholding Ethical Standards in Public Service

A sheriff's habitual drunkenness, AWOL, and illegal firearm possession led to dismissal, reaffirming that public office is a public trust.