G.R. No. 237330 - ALDRIN MADREO, VS. LUCILO R. BAYRON.

Ruling

WHEREFORE , this Office finds substantial evidence to hold respondents LUCILO R. BAYRON , and KARL M. BAYRON administratively liable for SERIOUS DISHONESTY and GRAVE MISCONDUCT . Pursuant to Section 46 (A)(1) and Section 46 (A)(3) respondents are meted the penalty of DISMISSAL FROM THE SERVICE , together with the corresponding accessory penalties of forfeiture of retirement benefits, cancellation of eligibility, bar from taking the civil service examinations and perpetual disqualification from holding any public office. In the event the principal penalty of dismissal can no longer be enforced on respondents, it shall be converted into a Fine in the amount equivalent to their basic salary for one year, payable to the Office of the Ombudsman, which amount maybe deducted from any receivable from the government. In the alternative, respondents] may opt to pay the fine directly to the Office of the Ombudsman. SO ORDERED.