Legal Insights
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Judge Fined P40,000 for Using Court Chambers as Residence and Love Nest
Supreme Court holds judges to strict moral standards, penalizing a judge who used his chambers as residence and for an extramarital affair.
Court Funds in Personal Accounts: A Lesson in Public Fiduciary Duty
Court employee fined for depositing court-entrusted funds in personal account. A lesson on public trust and ethics.