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Judicial Misconduct and Loss of Retirement Benefits: Upholding Ethical Standards in the Philippine Judiciary
A judge who assaulted a neighbor lost all retirement benefits. The Supreme Court explains why judicial temperament matters.
Judicial Temperament and the Duty of Judges: Lessons from a Reprimand for Conduct Unbecoming
A judge's public humiliation of a lawyer over his law school draws a reprimand. Learn the rules on judicial temperament.
Judicial Temperament: When a Judge's Words Violate the Code of Judicial Conduct
A Supreme Court ruling on a judge fined for vulgar language shows why judicial temperament and courtesy are non-negotiable.
Judicial Temperament: Upholding Impartiality and Avoiding Bias in Court Proceedings
A judge's dismissal for gross misconduct and ignorance of law underscores the need for judicial temperament, impartiality, and restraint.
Administrative Liability and Self-Defense When Police Officers Face Misconduct Charges in the Philippines
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on administrative liability, self-defense, and judicial temperament in misconduct cases against judges and public officers.