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Judge Dismissed for Gross Immorality: Extramarital Affair and Child Bar Judicial Office
Supreme Court dismisses a judge for gross immorality over an extramarital affair and child, and suspends him from law practice for three years.
Judge Dismissed and Suspended from Law Practice for Gross Immorality in Extramarital Affair
Supreme Court dismisses a judge for gross immorality over an extramarital affair and child, while suspending him from law practice for three years.
Judge Dismissed and Suspended From Law Practice for Gross Immorality in Extramarital Affair
Supreme Court dismisses a judge and suspends him from law practice for gross immorality arising from an extramarital affair and child born outside marriage.
Judge Dismissed and Lawyer Suspended for Gross Immorality in Extramarital Affair Case
Supreme Court dismisses a judge and suspends him from law practice for gross immorality arising from an extramarital affair and child born out of wedlock.
Supreme Court Dismisses Judge for Gross Immorality in Extramarital Affair Case
The Supreme Court dismissed a judge for gross immorality over an extramarital affair and child, while suspending him from law practice for three years.
Integrity in Public Service: Dismissal for Immorality and Dishonesty in Data Sheet
Court interpreter dismissed for concealing criminal conviction and pending cases in her Personal Data Sheet, violating public trust.
Judge Dismissed and Suspended from Law Practice for Gross Immorality in Extramarital Affair Case
Supreme Court dismisses a judge for gross immorality over an extramarital affair and child, imposing a three-year suspension from law practice.
Upholding Judicial Ethics: Gross Immorality and the Price of Private Misconduct
The Supreme Court dismissed a judge for gross immorality over an extramarital affair, clarifying ethical standards for judges and lawyers.
Infidelity and the Bar: Disbarment for Immoral Conduct Outside Professional Duties
The Supreme Court disbarred a lawyer for adultery, ruling that gross immorality in private life warrants removal from the Bar.
Judge Dismissed for Gross Immorality: Extramarital Affair and Child Barred from Bench
Supreme Court dismisses a judge for gross immorality over an extramarital affair and child, suspending him from law practice for three years.
Immorality and Judicial Conduct: Substantiation of Charges in Administrative Cases
A Supreme Court ruling on when judges face administrative liability, the need for substantial evidence, and the duty to avoid impropriety.
Upholding Judicial Integrity: Gross Immorality and the Burden of Proof in Administrative Cases
The Supreme Court dismissed a judge for gross immorality and suspended him from law practice, clarifying evidentiary standards in administrative cases.
Moral Turpitude and Professional Responsibility: When a Lawyer's Personal Conduct Affects Their Career
Philippine Supreme Court suspends lawyer for two years for immorality and for creating the appearance of influencing judges.
Judge Dismissed and Suspended From Law Practice for Gross Immorality in Extramarital Affair
Supreme Court dismisses a judge and suspends him from law practice for gross immorality over an extramarital affair and child born outside marriage.
Upholding Ethical Standards: Immorality as Grounds for Disciplinary Action Against Court Personnel
A lawyer's issuance of a bouncing check constitutes deceit and gross misconduct, warranting suspension from the practice of law.
Supreme Court Dismisses Judge for Gross Immorality in Extramarital Affair Case
The Supreme Court dismissed a judge for gross immorality over an extramarital affair and child, while suspending him from law practice for three years.
Judge Dismissed for Extramarital Affair: Gross Immorality in the Judiciary
Supreme Court dismisses judge for extramarital affair and child with another woman, ruling infidelity is gross immorality warranting removal from the bench.
When a Judge's Private Misconduct Ends a Judicial Career: Gross Immorality and Its Consequences
A Supreme Court ruling shows how a judge's extramarital affair led to dismissal from service and suspension from law practice.
Judicial Employees and Marital Fidelity: Upholding Ethical Standards in the Judiciary
Court employee found guilty of immorality for illicit relationship with married woman; explains ethical standards for judiciary staff.
Court Employee's Immorality Case: When a "Kasunduan" Cannot Justify an Affair
Philippine Supreme Court rules a court employee's illicit relationship violates conduct standards, despite a private "Kasunduan" allowing separation.
Workplace Misconduct and Immorality: Defining Acceptable Behavior in the Philippine Judiciary
A Supreme Court ruling reminds court personnel that smoking or vaping inside court premises is a punishable offense, even when the photo evidence is unclear.
Judges and Lawyers Face Strict Accountability for Extramarital Affairs
The Supreme Court dismissed a judge for gross immorality over an extramarital affair, showing that private misconduct can end a judicial career.
Judicial Ethics Under Scrutiny: Dismissal for Immorality and Misconduct
Supreme Court dismisses judge for illicit affair and courtroom drinking, reinforcing strict judicial ethics standards in the Philippines.
Gross Immorality by Judges: Dismissal and Three-Year Suspension From Law Practice
The Supreme Court dismissed a judge for gross immorality over an extramarital affair and suspended him from law practice for three years.