A.M. No. RTJ-11-2290 [Formerly OCA IPI No. 08-2954-RTJ] - MARILOU T. RIVERA, COMPLAINANT, VS. JUDGE JAIME C. BLANCAFLOR, REGIONAL TRIAL COURT, BRANCH 26, STA. CRUZ, LAGUNA.D E C I S I O N - Supreme Court E-Library

Ruling

WHEREFORE , premises considered, Presiding Judge Jaime C. Blancaflor, Branch 26, Regional Trial Court, Sta. Cruz, Laguna, is found GUILTY of gross misconduct, violation of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act (R.A. No. 3019) and immorality, constituting serious violations of the Code of Judicial Conduct under Section 8, Rule 140 of the Rules of Court. Judge Blancaflor is DISMISSED from the service, with forfeiture of his retirement and other monetary benefits, except accrued leave credits. He is DISQUALIFIED from reinstatement or appointment to any public office, including government-owned or controlled corporations. This ruling shall be without prejudice to any disciplinary action that may be brought against Judge Blancaflor as a lawyer under A.M. No. 02-9-02-SC . [60] Accordingly, Judge Blancaflor is directed to COMMENT within ten (10) days from receipt of this decision and to show cause why he should not also be suspended, disbarred or otherwise disciplinarily sanctioned as a member of the Philippine Bar. SO ORDERED.