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Workplace Misconduct and Decorum in the Philippine Judiciary: Baloloy v. Flores
The Supreme Court ruled that fighting court employees violate judicial decorum, fining both parties in Baloloy v. Flores.
Gross Discourtesy in the Judiciary: When a Sheriff's Derogatory Remarks Lead to Suspension
A deputy sheriff's drunken shouts of "kalbo" at a judge led to a one-year suspension. The Supreme Court explains why courtesy and dignity are non-negotiable for court employees.
Court Employees Must Treat Lawyers With Respect and Courtesy, Supreme Court Rules
The Supreme Court reprimanded a court clerk for discourtesy after a heated exchange with a lawyer, stressing that public service demands courtesy and self-restraint.
Simple Neglect of Duty vs Gross Negligence: A Guide for Public Servants
The Supreme Court clarifies the line between simple neglect of duty and gross negligence in a case involving court employees.
Pakikisama vs Public Duty: When Court Employees Cross the Line
Supreme Court censures court employees who left posts for a birthday party, ruling pakikisama cannot excuse neglect of public duty.
Ethical Conduct Dismissal for Misconduct Stands Despite Complainant's Forgiveness
Philippine Supreme Court rules that administrative cases against court employees continue despite complainant's forgiveness or withdrawal, upholding dismissal for grave misconduct.
Duty and Diligence: Upholding Efficiency in Public Service
A Supreme Court administrative case reminds court employees that efficiency and diligence are non-negotiable duties in public service.
Breach of Trust: Safeguarding Employee Rights in Termination Cases
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on dismissal of court employees for immorality, highlighting integrity standards and due process in administrative cases.
Judicial Employees and Immorality: Ethics Standards in the Philippine Judiciary
Supreme Court dismisses two court employees for illicit affair, reaffirming high moral standards for judiciary personnel.
Upholding Integrity: Why Court Employees Must Avoid Conflicts of Interest — A Philippine Jurisprudence Analysi
Philippine jurisprudence on court employee conflicts of interest, integrity, and the ethical standards required of judicial personnel.
Grave Misconduct in the Judiciary: Why Court Personnel Must Never Receive Money From Litigants
A Supreme Court ruling reminds all court employees that receiving money from litigants—even for alleged delivery to a lawyer—is grave misconduct.
Moral Turpitude and Philippine Law: When Personal Conduct Impacts Professional Standing
Philippine law holds court employees to high moral standards. This case shows how personal misconduct can lead to administrative penalties.
When Can a Court Employee Be Dismissed for Immorality: The Badel Case
The Supreme Court explains when immorality warrants dismissal versus suspension for court employees, using the Badel case as a guide.
Court Employees and Conflicts of Interest: The Bagolbagol Case on Selling to Litigants
Court employees must avoid business dealings with litigants. The Bagolbagol ruling explains why, even when the employee claims the litigant initiated the arrangement.
Ethical Boundaries for Court Employees: Avoiding Conflicts of Interest
A court stenographer was fined for processing land titles for litigants. Learn the ethical rules for court personnel.
Workplace Misconduct: When Court Employees Cross the Line
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on sheriff's misconduct, discourtesy, and threats in the workplace, setting standards for judicial personnel behavior.
Dismissal for Gross Insubordination and AWOL: A Lesson in Judicial Accountability
A Supreme Court ruling on gross insubordination and AWOL shows why court employees must obey lawful orders and report for duty.