A.M. No. RTJ-24-075 [Formerly JIB FPI No. 22-135-RTJ] - ERNESTO CALLENA, JR., COMPLAINANT, VS. HON. CORPUS B. ALZATE, PRESIDING JUDGE, BRANCH 2, REGIONAL TRIAL COURT, BANGUED, ABRA.D E C I S I O N - Supreme Court E-Library

Ruling

ACCORDINGLY , Judge Corpus B. Alzate is found GUILTY of the less serious charge of simple misconduct under Section 15(a), Rule 140 of the Rules of Court, as amended by Administrative Matter No. 21-08-09-SC and FINED in the amount of PHP 150,000.00 payable within three months from the promulgation of this Decision. If unpaid, such amount may be deducted from his salaries and benefits, including accrued leave credits. Judge Alzate is also found GUILTY of violation of the Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability. He is FINED in the amount of PHP 50,000.00 payable within three months from the promulgation of this Decision. Finally, he is STERNLY WARNED that a repetition of the same or similar offense will be dealt with more severely. Lastly, Judge Alzate is directed to update his IBP membership dues and report his compliance within 10 days from receipt of this Decision. SO ORDERED.