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Mar 1, 2020 judicial ethics administrative law supreme court code of judicial conduct judges

Judicial Decorum in Philippine Courts: Lessons from Judge Dajao's Vulgar Conduct Case

The Supreme Court fined a judge for vulgar language and self-promotion, reaffirming strict standards of judicial decorum under Philippine law.

Apr 2, 2014 judicial conduct code of judicial conduct administrative law social media judge ethics philippine supreme court

Judicial Conduct on Trial: Balancing Online Presence and Ethical Duties

A Supreme Court ruling on a judge's Friendster photos and courtroom conduct clarifies ethical boundaries for magistrates online and offline.

Mar 7, 2007 judicial accountability administrative law code of judicial conduct judge misconduct supreme court

Judicial Accountability in the Philippines: When Judges Fail Their Duty

Supreme Court ruling on judge who resigned amid administrative cases shows accountability persists even after resignation from the judiciary.

Nov 21, 2003 judicial ethics judicial decorum due process administrative case philippine supreme court legal ethics

Judicial Accountability: Judges Must Respect Due Process and Avoid Abusive Language

A judge's intemperate language toward lawyers violates judicial decorum. The Supreme Court explains the limits of judicial discretion and accountability.

Sep 16, 2002 administrative law court employee discourtesy judicial decorum professionalism supreme court

Maintaining Decorum: Court Employee Fined for Discourtesy at Supreme Court Lobby

A court employee's shouting at a security guard leads to administrative liability. The High Court reminds all judicial personnel that professionalism and courtesy are non-negotiable.