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Feb 25, 2025judicial accountabilitygross neglect of dutyrule 140video conferencing hearingssupreme courtadministrative case
When Judges Delay: Supreme Court Fines Judge for Gross Neglect of Duty
A Philippine judge was fined PHP 185,003 for delaying decisions and violating rules on video conferencing hearings. Here's what this means for judicial accountability.