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Upholding Judicial Conduct: Lawyers Must Show Courtesy and Punctuality for Fair Justice
A lawyer's two-year suspension for harassing judges and opposing counsel underscores the ethical limits of zealous advocacy in Philippine courts.
Punctuality and Honesty: Upholding Integrity in the Philippine Judiciary
A murder conviction upheld on eyewitness testimony, clarifying treachery, conspiracy, and damages in Philippine criminal law.
Habitual Tardiness in the Judiciary: When Punctuality Becomes Ground for Dismissal
Supreme Court affirms dismissal of court employee for third offense of habitual tardiness, stressing punctuality as a core duty in the judiciary.
Habitual Tardiness in the Judiciary: When Punctuality Becomes a Ground for Dismissal
Court employee dismissed for habitual tardiness and absenteeism. Learn the rules on punctuality and public trust in the Judiciary.
Punctuality in Public Service: Sanctions for Habitual Tardiness in the Judiciary
The Supreme Court reiterates that habitual tardiness violates the constitutional canon that public office is a public trust, imposing suspensions and reprimands on erring employees.
Punctuality in Public Service: Dismissal for Habitual Tardiness Explained
Learn the rules on habitual tardiness in Philippine public service, penalties for repeat offenses, and why personal excuses do not justify lateness.
Punctuality Matters Upholding Accountability IN THE Philippine Judiciary
Habitual Tardiness in the Judiciary: Why Punctuality Is a Public Trust Duty
A court stenographer's habitual tardiness leads to reprimand, reaffirming that punctuality is a core duty of every judicial employee.
Punctuality Matters: Habitual Tardiness and Accountability in Philippine Public Service
Explaining the Supreme Court ruling on habitual tardiness in the judiciary and why punctuality is a non-negotiable duty for public servants.
Sheriffs Duty and Public Trust: Dismissal Risk for Misconduct in Execution of Court Orders
Habitual tardiness by a sheriff is grave misconduct betraying public trust; the Supreme Court explains why punctuality is integral to judicial duty.
Habitual Tardiness in the Judiciary: When Punctuality Becomes a Legal Duty
The Supreme Court suspends a sheriff for habitual tardiness, stressing that court employees must strictly observe official time.
Punctuality Matters Upholding Ethical Conduct IN THE Judiciary
Habitual Tardiness in the Judiciary: When Punctuality Becomes a Public Duty
The Supreme Court reprimands a court employee for habitual tardiness, affirming that public service demands strict observance of office hours.
Punctuality and Public Trust: Disciplining Habitual Tardiness in Public Service
The Supreme Court reprimands a court employee for habitual tardiness, reaffirming that punctuality is a core duty of public office.
Habitual Tardiness in the Workplace: Offenses and Penalties in the Philippine Judiciary
The Supreme Court defines habitual tardiness and its penalties for court employees, stressing punctuality as a duty in public service.
Punctuality and Public Trust: Upholding Ethical Standards in Government Service
The Supreme Court ruled that personal hardships do not excuse habitual tardiness in public office, reaffirming punctuality as a core duty of government employees.