A.M. No. P-19-3972 (Formerly OCA I.P.I. No. 12 3971-P) - ATTY. LEANIE GALVEZ-JISON, COMPLAINANT, V. MAY N. LASPIÑAS[*] AND MAE VERCILLE H.[**] NALLOS.

Ruling

Accordingly, their conduct, at all times, must not only be characterized by propriety and decorum, but must also be above suspicion. [25] WHEREFORE , respondent Mae Vercille H. Nallos, Clerk III, Branch 40, Regional Trial Court, Silay City, Negros Occidental is found GUILTY of grave misconduct and dishonesty, and is DISMISSED from the service immediately, with FORFEITURE of all retirement benefits, except accrued leave credits, and with prejudice to her reemployment in any branch or agency of the government, including government-owned or controlled corporations, without prejudice to the criminal liability of Nallos arising from the said infraction. The instant complaint against May N. Laspiñas, Legal Researcher, Branch 40, Regional Trial Court, Silay City, Negros Occidental is DISMISSED for lack of merit. SO ORDERED.