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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.

Nov 7, 2017 bribery judicial misconduct disbarment direct bribery code of professional responsibility supreme court

Bribery and Judicial Misconduct: Supreme Court Disbars Judge for Direct Bribery

The Supreme Court disbarred a judge convicted of direct bribery, affirming that corruption in the judiciary warrants the ultimate penalty.

Oct 17, 2001 judicial misconduct administrative case hospital confinement code of judicial conduct bail criminal procedure

Dismissal for Judicial Misconduct: Impartiality and Diligence in Granting Hospital Confinement

A judge's dismissal for granting hospital confinement without hearing shows why diligence and impartiality are non-negotiable in every judicial act.

Oct 21, 1996 judicial misconduct neglect of duty insubordination rules of court preliminary investigation administrative case

Judicial Misconduct: Neglect of Duty and Insubordination in Philippine Courts

A Supreme Court ruling on a judge's failure to follow procedural rules and obey a superior's directive, resulting in a fine.