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Moonlighting IN THE Judiciary Upholding Integrity AND Full Time Service
Court Dismisses Clerk of Court for Misusing Judiciary Funds and Tampering Receipts
Clerk of court dismissed for gross dishonesty after tampering receipts and misusing judiciary funds. Learn the rules on court fund handling.
Upholding Integrity: Disciplinary Actions for Dishonesty and Neglect in the Judiciary
A Supreme Court ruling on a court clerk's dismissal for dishonesty, insubordination, and neglect of duty, and the importance of integrity in the judiciary.
Clerks of Court Upholding Fiscal Responsibility and Timely Remittances of Judiciary Funds
The Supreme Court holds court personnel accountable for delayed fund remittances, imposing fines for neglect of duty.
Court Employee Fined for Delayed Deposit of Judiciary Funds: Accountability Rules
Court employee fined P10,000 for delayed remittance of judiciary funds; SC clarifies duty to deposit collections within 24 hours.
Breach of Public Trust: Dismissal for Non-Remittance of Judiciary Collections
Supreme Court affirms dismissal of court OIC who failed to remit P177,838.24 in judiciary funds, citing breach of public trust.
Dismissal of Clerk of Court for Gross Neglect, Grave Misconduct, and Serious Dishonesty in Handling Judiciary
Supreme Court dismisses a clerk of court who failed to remit judiciary collections and submit financial reports, ruling that restitution does not erase administrative liability.
Upholding Judicial Integrity: The Duty of Candor in Court Investigations
The Supreme Court dismissed a clerk of court for gross neglect, grave misconduct, and serious dishonesty over unremitted judiciary funds.
Breach of Duty and Dishonesty: Dismissal of a Court Clerk for Misappropriating Judiciary Funds
The Supreme Court dismissed a Clerk of Court for gross neglect of duty, grave misconduct, and serious dishonesty over unremitted judiciary funds.
When Sexual Harassment Claims Against Judges Fail: The Substantial Evidence Standard
The Supreme Court exonerated a judge accused of sexual harassment, clarifying the substantial evidence standard in administrative cases against members of the judiciary.
Breach of Trust Dismissal for Clerk of Court's Mismanagement of Funds
Supreme Court dismisses a clerk of court for gross neglect of duty, dishonesty, and grave misconduct over unremitted judiciary funds and unauthorized withdrawals.
Habitual Absenteeism in the Judiciary: When Repeated Unauthorized Absences Lead to Dismissal
Court employees must devote full time to public service. Habitual absenteeism is a grave offense that can result in dismissal, even for first-time offenders.
Solicitation by Court Personnel: Upholding Integrity in the Philippine Judiciary
Supreme Court rules on grave misconduct by court personnel who solicits money from litigants, reinforcing integrity standards in the judiciary.
Honesty in Public Service: Falsifying Employment Records Leads to Dismissal
The Supreme Court rules that concealing past administrative offenses in a Personal Data Sheet is gross dishonesty warranting dismissal from the Judiciary.
Moonlighting Misconduct Supreme Court Upholds Ethical Standards FOR Judiciary Employees
The Supreme Court affirms strict ethical standards for judiciary employees, ruling on theft, dishonesty, and gross neglect of duty.
Dismissal for Habitual Absenteeism: Accountability in the Judiciary
Supreme Court dismisses court employee for habitual absenteeism, reaffirming that public office is a public trust demanding strict accountability.
Breach of Public Trust: Dismissal for Misappropriation of Court Funds
Supreme Court affirms dismissal of clerk of court who used judiciary funds for personal expenses, underscoring public trust.
Dishonesty in Public Service: Perpetual Disqualification Despite Prior Offense
SC rules court employee dismissed for impersonating a civil service examinee before joining the judiciary suffers perpetual disqualification.
Falsifying Time Records: A Breach of Public Trust in the Philippine Judiciary
Court interpreter suspended for falsifying daily time records to attend law school, a dishonesty case that underscores accountability in the judiciary.
Upholding Ethical Conduct: Suspension for Loafing in the Judiciary
Supreme Court suspends court employee for loafing, reaffirming that judicial personnel must strictly observe office hours and professional conduct.
Falsifying Time Records: A Breach of Public Trust in the Philippine Judiciary
Court interpreter suspended six months for falsifying daily time records to attend law school. The Supreme Court rules on dishonesty, due process, and public accountability.
Accountability Under the Law: Presumption of Malversation in Public Office
A clerk of court's failure to remit judiciary funds raises the presumption of malversation. Learn the rules on public accountability.
Breach of Duty, Misuse of Judiciary Funds, and the Consequences for Court Personnel
A Supreme Court ruling shows how clerks of court who delay remitting judiciary funds face serious administrative liability, even if they later pay the amounts back.