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JurisprudenceA.M. No. MTJ-08-1727

A.M. No. MTJ-08-1727 (FORMERLY A.M. OCA I.P.I. NO. 03-1465-MTJ) - MILAGROS VILLACERAN AND OMAR T. MIRANDA, COMPLAINANTS, VS. JUDGE MAXWEL S. ROSETE AND PROCESS SERVER EUGENIO TAGUBA, MUNICIPAL TRIAL COURT IN CITIES, BRANCH 2, SANTIAGO CITY, ISABELA.D E C I S I O N - Supreme Court E-Library

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RA 120RA 8291,RA 299RA 3019RA 325RA 8291RA 542
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TL;DR — Ruling

WHEREFORE , premises considered, the Court finds respondent Eugenio Taguba GUILTY of Grave Misconduct. His disability retirement benefits are hereby declared forfeited as penalty for his offense, in lieu of dismissal the Court can no longer impose. He is likewise barred from re-employment in any branch or instrumentality of government, including government-owned or controlled corporations. The matter of Atty.

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WHEREFORE , premises considered, the Court finds respondent Eugenio Taguba GUILTY of Grave Misconduct. His disability retirement benefits are hereby declared forfeited as penalty for his offense, in lieu of dismissal the Court can no longer impose. He is likewise barred from re-employment in any branch or instrumentality of government, including government-owned or controlled corporations. The matter of Atty. Edmar Cabucana's possible complicity or willing participation in an illegality affecting the Court, is referred to the Office of the Bar Confidant for its consideration and appropriate action, with the directive to report back to this Court on this matter within 30 days from receipt of this Decision. SO ORDERED.