Lyceum of the Philippines University

COURSE SYLLABUS
IN
LEGAL and JUDICIAL ETHICS
2017-2018

A. BASIC CONCEPTS

1. Definition - branch of moral science which treats of the duties which an

attorney owes to the courts, to his clients, to his colleagues in the profession and to the public.

The late Chief Justice Manuel V. Moran defined legal ethics as “the embodiment of all
principles of morality and refinement that should govern the conduct of every member of the
bar.”

2. Bases:
a) The Constitution - SC prerogative to promulgate rules on the
admission to the Bar, integration of the Bar and legal assistance to
the underprivileged (Art. VIII, Sec 5 (5)
b) Rules of Court:
Rule 137 - Disqualification of Judicial Officers
Rule 138-A - Law Student Practice Rule
Rule 139-A - The IBP
Rule 139-B - Disbarment & Discipline of Attorneys
Bar Matter No. 1960 - Amendment to Sec. 1, Rule 139-B
of the Revised Rules of Court
c) Statutes:

i. Civil Code -

Art. 1491 (5) - lawyers cannot acquire properties and rights which may be the
object of litigation in which they may take part by virtue of their profession (Ramos v. Ngaseo
445 SCRA529)

Art. 2208 - recovery of attorney’s fees

ii. Code of Professional Responsibility

iii. Cannons of Professional Ethics

Requirements for Admission to the Bar

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and to Remain in the Practice of Law

Good moral character as a requirement for membership in the Philippine Bar

Cases defining good moral character or what constitutes immoral conduct.

1. Royong v. Oblena - 7 SCRA 859 -

2. In re Basa, 41 Phils 275
3. Arciga v. Maniwang 106 SCRA 591
4. Bacarro v. Pinataca 127 SCRA 218
5. Villasanta v. Peralta 101 Phils 313
6. In re La Nuevo 66 SCRA 245
7. Diao v. Martinez 7 SCRA 477
8. Leda v. Tabang 206 SCRA 395
9. In re Al C. Argosino 285 SCRA 59

REQUIREMENT OF GOOD MORAL CHARACTER - t h i s i s a

requirement in taking the Bar exam and maintaining one’s standing as a lawyer.

What is NOT good moral character is defined in Rule 1.01 of the CPR. -
UNLAWFUL, DISHONEST, IMMORAL conduct.

Moral Turpitide

CASES INVOLVING/NOT INVOLVING

MORAL TURPITUDE

1. Edgar Y. Teves vs. COMELEC and Herminio Teves,” G. R. No.

180363, April 28, 2009

2. Re: Supreme Court Decision dated May 20, 2008 in G. R. No.

161455 under Rule 139-B of the Rules of Court vs. Atty. Rodolfo D. Pactolin
A.C. No. 7940, April 24, 2012.

3. Elpidio Tiong vs. Atty. George M. Florendo, A.C. No. 44-28,

December 12, 2011.

4. Teresita D. Santeco vs. Atty. Luna B. Avance, A.C. No. 5834,

February 22, 2011

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 THE LAWYERS OATH - encompasses all the ethical
obligations of a lawyer:

Obligation or duty to: the COURT; to CLIENT; to COLLEAGUES in the

profession; and to the PUBLIC.

Lawyer’s Oath.

I do solemnly swear that I will maintain allegiance to the

Republic of the Philippines; I will support its Constitution and
obey the laws as well as the legal orders of the duly constituted
authorities therein; I will do no falsehood nor consent to the doing
of any in court; I will not wittingly nor willingly promote or sue
any groundless, false or unlawful suit, or give aid nor consent to
the doing of the same; I will delay no man for money or malice,
and will conduct myself as a lawyer to the best of my knowledge
and discretion; with all good fidelity as well to the court as to my
clients; and I impose upon myself this voluntary obligation
without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion. So help me
God.

3. Common Terms

a) Trial Lawyer - a lawyer who personally handles cases in

court, administrative agencies or boards; one who engages in actual trial work

b) Practicing Lawyer - one engaged in the practice of law. Practice

of law means any activity in or out of court which requires the application of law, legal
procedure, knowledge, training, and experience. To engage in the practice of law is to
perform those acts characteristic of the profession. Generally, to practice law is to give
notice or render any kind of service which require the use in any degree of legal
knowledge or skill. (Cayetano vs. Monsod, 201 SCRA 210)

c) Quantum meruit - “as much as he has deserved”; authorized when (i) there is
no express contract (Pineda vs . de Jesus, 499 SCRA 608; (ii) although there is a contract,
the fees stipulated are found unreasonable or unconscionable (Mambulao Lumber
vs.PNB, 22 SCRA 355); (iii) when the contract for attorney’s fees is void due to purely

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 formal matters or defect in the execution; (iv) when the lawyer is unable to finish the
case; and (v) when both lawyer and client disregard the contract

d) Barratry - fomenting suits among individuals and

offering his services to one of them

e) Ambulance chasing - Figuratively chasing an ambulance carrying

the victim and offering his services on contingent basis

f) Amicus curiae - Friend of the court

g) Assumpsit - an agreement or promise made orally or in

writing, not under seal, a legal action to recover damages for a breach of such an
agreement

h) Champertous contract- the lawyer stipulates with his client that in

the prosecution of the case, he will bear all the expenses for the recovery of things being
claimed by the client and the latter agrees to pay a portion of the things or property
recovered as compensation. (Bautista vs. Gonzales, 182 SCRA 151)

Void contract. Exception: lawyer may advance some expenses in good faith as
a matter of convenience but subject to reimbursement.

g) Contingent fee arrangement - counsel does not undertake to bear all the expenses
of litigation; fees dependent on the success of the case (Rayos vs. Hernandez, 515 SCRA
517)

4. Lawyering - a profession, not a business in which duty to public service, not

money, is the primary consideration (St. Louis Laboratory High Sch. Faculty & Staff v. de la
Cruz, 499 SCRA 614)

B. CODE OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY

1. Fourfold duty of lawyers:

A. TO SOCIETY

Canon 1 - Rule 1.01 to 1.04

1. Chua v. Mesina, A.C. No. 4904, 12 August 2004

2. Batac v. Cruz, Jr., A.C. No. 5809, 23 February 2004
3. Pedro Linsangan v. Atty. Nicomedes Tolentino, A.C. No. 6672, 4 September
2009

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4. Judge Jose L. Madrid RTC 51 Sorsogon v. Atty. Juan S. Dealca, A.C. No.
7474, 9 September 2014
5. Re: Financial Audit of Atty. Raquel Kho, A.M. No. P-06-2177, 19 April 2007

Canon 2 - Rule 2.01 to 2,04

1. In re Soriano, L-24114, 30 June 1970

2. The Director of Religious Affairs v. Bayot, A.C. No. 1117, 20 March 1944
3. Ulep v. Legal Clinic, Inc., Bar matter 553, 17 June 1993
4. Khan, Jr. v. Simbillo, A.C. No. 5299, 19 August 2003

What is ambulance chasing?

When is advertising one’s service allowed?
Is maintaining a legal blog in the internet or a legal column in newspapers or
magazine a violation of the prohibition against advertising one’s legal services?

Canon 3 Rule 3.01 to 3.04

1. In the Matter of the Use of the Firm Name Sycip, Salazar, Feliciano,
Hernandez, and Castillo et al. and In the Matter of the Petition for Authority
to Continue the Use of the Firm Name Ozeta Romulo Mabanta de Leon and
Reyes, July 30, 1979
2. Pangan v. Ramos, A.C. No. 1053, Sept. 7, 1979
3. Dacanay v. Baker & McKenzie, A.C. No. 2131, May 10, 1985
4. Tabao v. Asis, RTJ 95-1330, January 30, 1996
5. Dia-Anonuevo v. Bercacio, 68 SCRA 81
6. Maderado v. Mediodea, A.M. No. MTJ-02-1459, October 14, 2003
7. Catu v. Rellosa, A.C. No. 5738, February 19, 2008

Canon 4 - Duty to support the improvement of the legal system.

Canon 5 - MCLE

1. Rabanal v. Tugalde, A.C. No. 1372, June 27, 2002

2. Fajardo v. de la Torre, A.C. No. 6295, April 14, 2004
3. Williams v. Enriquez, A.C. No. 6353, February 27, 2006
4. Jonar Santiago v. Edison V. Rafana, October 5, 2004, A.C. No. 6252
5. Edna Benito v. Rosad Balndong, A.M. No. RTJ 08-2013, February 23, 2009

Canon 6 - Rule 6.01 to 6. 03

1. Lim et al., v. Barcelona, A.C. No. 3438, March 10, 2004

2. Gonzales-Austria v. Abaya, A.M. No. R-705 RTJ, Aug. 23, 1989
3. Santiago v. Saguico, A.C. No. 6705, March 30, 2006

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 4. Maligaya v. Doronila, A.C. 6198, Sept. 15, 2006
5. PCGG v. Sandiganbaya, G. R. Nos. 151809-12, April 12, 2005
6. PNB v. Cedo, A.C. No. 3710, March 28, 1995

B. TO THE LEGAL PROFESSION - Canon 7 - Rule 7.01 to 7.03

Canon 7 - uphold the dignity and integrity of the legal profession

i) requirements for application to the Bar

In Re: Galang, 66 SCRA 282

ii) MORAL FITNESS - Rule 7.03

1. Barrientos v. Libiran Meteoro, 437 SCRA 2009

2. Tolentino v. Mendoza, 440 SCRA 519
3. Rebecca B. Arnobit vs. Atty. Ponciano P. Arnobit, 569 SCRA (October 17,
2008)
4. Rangwani vs. Dino, 443 SCRA 408
5. Maelotisea S. garrido v. Atty. Angel E. Garrido & Romana P. Valencia,
A.C. No. 6593
6. Rosalie Dallong Galiciabo v. Atty. Virgil R. Castro, A.C. No. 6396, October
25, 2005

Canon 8 - Rule 8.01 to 8.02

Courtesy, fairness and candor toward professional colleagues and avoid harassing
tactics

1. Conrado Que v. Anastacio Revilla, A.C. No. 1074, December 4, 2009

2. Buenaseda v. Flavier, G. R. No. 106719, September 21, 1993

Canon 9 - Rule 9.01 to 9.02

shall not directly or indirectly assist in the unauthorized practice of law.

1. Rodrigo A. Tapay and Anthony J. Rusta v. Atty. Charlie L. Bancolo and

Atty. James T. Jarder, A.C. 9604, March 20, 2013
2. U.S. v. Ney, March 23, 1907
3. Tan v. Balon, A.C. No. 6483, August 31, 2007
4. 5J v. NLRC, G.R. No. 11174, August 22, 1994

C. TO THE COURTS -

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Canon 10 - Rule 10.01 to 10.03
candor, fairness and good faith to the court: a lawyer is an officer of the court

1. Olbes vs. Deciembre, 457 SCRA 341

2. Munos v. CA & Delia Sutton, 53 SCRA 190
3. Serana vs. Sandiganbayan, 542 SCRA 224
4. Caroline Castaneda Jimenez v. Atty. Edgar Francisco, A.C. No. 10548,
December 10, 2014

Canon 11 - Rule 11.01 to 11.05

Duty to give respect to the courts\

1. Re: Suspension of Atty. Rogelio Z. Bagabuyo, former Senior State

Prosecutor, 535 SCRA 200;
2. Re: Letter dated 21 February 2005 of Atty. Noel Sorreda, 464 SCRA 32)
3. Teodulo F. Enriqueez v. Atty. Edilberto V. Lavadia, A.C. No. 5686, June
16, 2015
4. Director of Lands v. Adorable, CA No. 8197, October 2, 1946
5. Florido v. Florido, A.C. No. 5624, January 20, 2004

Canon 12 - Rule 12.01 to 12.08

Duty to assist in the speedy administration of justioce

1. Agustin v. Empleo 484 SCRA 91

2. Bantolo v. Castillon, 478 SCRA443
3. Davao Import Distributors, Inc. v. Atty. Johnny Landero, A.C. No. 5116,
April 13, 2015
4. Jonar Santiago v. Atty. Edison Rafanan, AC. No. 6252 , October 5, 2004

Canon 13 - Rule 13.01 to 1`3.03

Duty not to influence judges

1. In re Suspension of Atty. Rogelio Bagabuyo, former State Prosecutor,

A.C. 7006, October 9, 2007
2. In Re Almacen, No. L-27654, February 18, 1970
3. Salcedo v. Hernandez, 61 Phil. 724

Canon 14 - Rule 14.01 to 14.04

Duty to render legal service to the needy

1. Francisco et al. v. Portugal, A.C. No. 6155, March 14, 2006

2. In re Robles Lahesa, 4 Phils. 298
3. People v. Larranaga, G. R. No. 138874, February 3, 2004

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Canon 15 - Rule 15.01 to 15.08
shall observe candor, fairness and loyalty in all his dealings and transactions with
his client

Candor - honest assessment of the merits of the case;

Fairness and loyalty - tell the client of any possible conflict of interest.

One test of inconsistency of interest is whether the acceptance of new

relations would prevent full discharge of a lawyer’s undivided fidelity and loyalty to
the client or invite suspicion of unfaithfulness
1. Lydia Castro-Justo vs. Atty. Rodolfo T. Galing, A.C. 6174,
November 16, 2011

Attorney; dishonesty
Not found liable -
2. Jesse R. de Leon vs. Atty. Eduardo G. Castelo, A.C. 8620,
January 122011.

Negligence
3. Patricio Gone vs. Atty. Macario Ga, A.C. No. 7771, April 6,
2011
Loyalty - lawyer must keep the confidences and secrets of his client
even after the termination of lawyer-client relations.

Lawyer-client privilege - Rule 130, Sec. 24 (b), Revised Rules of

Court.

Canon 16 - Rule 10.01 to 16.04

shall hold in trust all moneys and properties of his client that may come into his
possession.

. 1. Villanueva v. Ishiwata, 443 SCRA 401

Attorney’s retaining or charging lien - a lawyer shall have a lien over the
client’s funds and may apply so much thereof to satisfy his lawful fees and disbursements
but must give prompt notice to his client for the latter’s advisement.

Charging lien -

3. Atty. Raul Sebreño vs. CA 551 SCRA 524 (April 16, 2008)
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 Atty.’s fees -

4. Atty. Jose Max Ortiz vs. San Miguel Corporation, 560 SCRA 654 (July 31,
2008)

Rule 138, Sec. 37, Revised Rules of Court - procedure for enforcing attorney’s
liens

Canon 17 -
owes fidelity to the cause of his client and shall be mindful of the trust and confidence
reposed upon him.

1. Bun Siong Yao v. Aurelio, 485 SCRA 553

2. Arellano University v. Leovigildo Mijares, AC No. 8380; 11/20/09

Canon 18 - Rule 18.01 to 18.04

serve his client with competence and diligence

1. Soriano v. Reyes, 489 SCRA 328;

2. Patricio Gone v. Atty. Macario Ga, AC No. 7771, April 6, 2011

Client is bound by the mistake of his lawyer.

3. Antonio P. Tan vs. Hon. Court of Appeals, Special Former Fourth Division, G.
R. No. 157194; June 20, 2006)
4. Nemesio Floran and Caridad Floran vs. Atty. Roy Pule Ediza, A.C. 5325,
October 19, 2011
5. Tomas P. Tan, Jr. vs. Atty. Haide V. Gumba, A.C. No. 9000, October 5, 2011
6. Erlinda R. Tarog vs. Atty. Romulo L. Ricafort, A.C. 8253, March 15, 2011

Degree of care expected of a lawyer

7. National Tobacco Administration vs. Daniel Castillo, G.R. No. 154124, August 4,
20110

Gross discourtesy
Re: Complaints of Mrs. Milagros Lee and Samantha Lee against Atty. Gil Luisito R.
Capito., .AM. No. 2008-19-SC

Gross negligence in discharging his

duties as notary public; second time
that he committed same offense

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 Luzviminda R. Lustestica vs. Atty. Sergio E. Bernabe, A.C. No. 6258, August 24,
2010

Pacita Caalim-Verzonilla vs. Atty. Victoriano Pascua, A.C. 6655, October 11, 2011
Atty. Florita S. Linco vs. Atty. Jimmy D. Lacebal, A.C. No. 7241, October 17, 2011

Canon 19 - Rule 19.01 to 19.03

represent his client with zeal within the bounds of the law - only honorable and
honest means to be employed in handling cases

1. Pangasinan Electric Cooperative vs. Montemayor, 533 SCRA 1)

Canon 20 - Rule 20.01 to 20.04

charge only fair and reasonable fees

Factors in determining attorney’s fees: (Rule 20.01)

What is quantum meruit?
1. Urban Bank, Inc. v. Atty. Magdaleno Peña, GR No. 145817, October 19,
2011
2. National Power Corporation v. Heirs of Malabangkit Sangkay, GR No.
165828, August 24, 2011
3. Research and Services Realty v. Court of Appeals and Manuel Fonacier,
GR No. 12407, January 27, 1997
4. Vinzons Pineda v. Atty. Clodsualdo de Jesus, GR No. 155224, August 23,
2006

Canon 21 - shall preserve the confidences and secrets of his client even after
the attorney-client relation is terminated
Exceptions: when properly authorized; when required by law; when necessary to
collect fees or defend himself or his staff by judicial action

1. Burbe v. Magulta, 432 Phils. 840 (2002)

2. Hadjula v. Madianda, A.C. No. 6711, July 3, 2007

Canon 22 - withdraw his services only for good cause and upon notice
appropriate in the circumstances.

Representation continues until the court dispenses with the services of counsel.
1. Greater Metropolitan Manila Solid Waste Management v. Jancom, 494 SCRA
280);
2. Humberto Lim, Jr. vs. Atty. Nicanor V. Villarosa, A.C. No. 5303, June 15, 2006.)
3. Hilado v. David, 84 Phils. 569 (1949)

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 4. Nombrado v. Hernandez 135 Phils 5
5. Bautista v. Barrios 119 Phils. 6

Termination of lawyer client relations; right to return documents:

6. People v. Santodides GR No. 109149, 12/21/99
7. Maligsa v. Cabanting AC 4539 5/14/97; 272 SCRA 208

Disbarment -
1. Marili C. Ronquillo, et al. vs. Atty. Homobono T. Cezar, A. C. No. 6288, June 16,
2006
2. Victor Lingan vs. Attys. Romeo Calubaquib et al., A.C. No. 5377, June 15, 2066
3. Leticia Adrimisin vs. Atty. Rolando S. Javier; A.C. No. 2591; Sept. 8, 2006
4. Yap-Paras vs. Paras, 523 SCRA 358
5. Guevarra v. Eala
6. Dr. Elmar O. Perez v. Atty. Tristan Catindig, A.C. No. 5816, March 10, 2015
7. Atty. Ecraela v. Atty. Ian Pangalangan, A.C. No. 10676
8. Melvin Garcia v. Atty. Raul Sesbreno, A.C. No. 7973 and 10457, February 3, 2015
9. Orocio v. Anguluan, G.R. No. 179892-93, 1/30/09

Other cases:

1. Reinstatement - In re de Guzman 4/24/09

2. Ramon Gonzales v. Atty. Arnel C. Alcaraz, AC 5321; 9/27/06
3. Orlando Angelo v. Atty. Viviane Cacho Calicden, AC 5359;
9/19/06
4. Sps. Manuel and Yolanda Aguila v. Manila Banking Corp. , GR
No. 157911; 9/19/06
5. Torben Overgaard v. Atty. Goodwin Valdez, AC No. 7902; 3/21/09
6. Pariñas v. Paguinto - AC 6297; 434 SCRA 179
7. Letter of Presiding Justice Conrado M. Vasquez, Jr. on C.A. Gr. Sp. No.
103692; 10/15/08
8. Notarial - Avelino Angeles v. Amado Ibañez, AC No. 7860; 1/15/09
9. Gross negligence - Sps. Virgilio & Angelina Aranda, AC No. 7907;
12/15/10
10. - Jovito S. Olazo v. Justice Dante O. Tinga; A.M. No. 10-57 SC,
12/7/10

Special Topics:
Petition for reinstatement
Lourdes Maniago vs. Atty. Lourdes de Dios, A.C. No. 7572, March 30, 2010.

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 Carlos Reyes vs. Atty. Jeremias R. Vitan, A.C. No. 5853; Celia Arroyo-Posidio vs.
Atty. Jeremias R. Vitan’ A.C. No. 6051; Violeta Tahaw vs. Atty. Jeremias R. Vitan, A.C.
6441; and Mar Yuson vs. Atty. Jeremias R. Vitan, A.C. No. 6955., August 10, 2010

Forum shopping
Atty. Josabeth V. Alonso and Shalimar P. Lazatin vs. ATTY. IBARO B.
RELAMIDA, JR., A.C. No. 8481 (formerly B.M. No. 1524)

Prescriptive period for filing cases against lawyers

Nesa Isenhardt vs. Atty. Leonardo M. Real, A.C. No. 8254, February 15, 2012

Re: Subpoena Duces Tecum dated January 11, 2010 of Acting Director Aleu
Amante, PIAD-C, Office of the Ombudsman/Re: Order of the Office of the Ombudsman
referring the complaint of Atty. Oliver Lozano and Evangeline J. Lozano Endriano
against Chief Justice Reynato Puno (ret.), A.M. No. 10-1-13-SC & A.M. No. 10-9-9-13SC,
March 20, 2012.

Siao Aba, Miko Lumabao, Almasis Lauban & Benjamin Danda vs. Attys. Salvador
de Guzman, Jr., Wenceslao “Peewee” Trinidad and Andresito Fornier, A. C. No. 7649,
December 14, 2011.

PART II - JUDICIAL ETHICS

1. CODE OF JUDICIAL CONDUCT

2. NEW CODE OF JUDICIAL CONDUCT FOR THE PHILIPPINE
JUDICIARY
3. ADMINISTRATIVE LIABILITY OF JUDGES
4. DISABILITIES OF JUDGES UNDER THE CIVIL CODE
5. CRIMINAL LIABILITIES OF JUDGES IN RELATION TO THEIR
OFFICIAL FUNCTIONS

A. Administrative Liability - Art. VIII, Sec. II of the 1987 Constitution

Cases:
1. In re: Impeachment of Horilleno, 43 Phils. 212
2. Suroza v. Honrado, 110 SCRA 388
3. Raquiza v. Castañeda. Jr., 81SCRA 236
4. Perez v. Suller, 249 SCRA 482
5. Ubarra v. Mapalad, A.M. No. MTJ91-622, March 22, 1993
6. De la Paz v. Inutan, 64 SCRA 540
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 7. Gil v. Son, MTJ 93-741, Feb. 21, 1995\
8. Lachica v. Flordeliza, 254 SCRA 278
9. OCA v. Barron, A.M. No. RTJ-98-1420, Oct. 8, 1998
10. Legaspi v. Garrete, MTJ-92-713, March 27, 1995

B. Disability Under Art. 1491 of the New Civil Code

Cases:
1. Candia v. Tagbucba, 79 SCRA 51
2. Macriola v. Asuncion, 114 SCRA 77
3. Macias v. Pacana, 198 SCRA 13

C. Criminal Liability of Judges -

Cases:
a) Knowingly rendering unjust judgment - Art. 204 RPC
1. In re Climaco, 55 SCRA107
2. Buenavista v. Garcia, 187 SCRA 598
3. Contreras v. Solis, 260 SCRA 572

b) Judgment rendered thru negligence - Art. 205, RPC

1. In re Climaco, 55 SCRA 107
2. Dizon v. Borja, 37 SCRA 47

c) Knowingly rendering an unjust interlocutory order - Art. 206

RPC

d) Maliciously delaying the administration of Justice - Art. 207

1. Pabalan v. Guevarra, 74 SCRA 53
2. Suerte v. Ugbinar, 75 SCRA69

Code of Judicial Conduct - Oct. 20, 1989

Canon 1 - Rule 1.01 to 1.03

1. Arban. V. Birja, 143 SCRA 604

2. Mamamayan ng Zapote v. Baderian, 265 SCRA 360
3. Abad v. Bleza, 145 SCRA 1
4. Macalintal v. Teh, 280 SCRA 623
5. Tan v. Gallardo, 73 SCRA 315
6. Escabillas v. Martinez, 78 SCRA 367

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 7. Gaspar v. Judge Bayhon, 278 SCRA 497
8. Ramirez v. Corpuz Macandog, 144 SCRA 462

Canon 2 - Rule 2.01 to 2.04

1. In re: Immorality: Atienza v. Brillantes, MTJ-92-706, March 29, 1995

2. Cabreza v. Pajares, 142 SCRA 127
3. Fonacier- Abano v. Ancheta, 107 SCRA 538
4. Sardinia-Linco v. Pineda, 104 SCRA 757
5. Prudential bank v. Castro, 142 SCRA 223
6. Royeca v. Animas, 71 SCRA 1
7. Sabitsana, Jr. v. Villamor, 202 SCRA 445
8. Bio v. Valera, 257 SCRA462

Canon 3 - Rule 3.01 to 3.11

1. People v. Veneracion, 249 SCRA 244
2. Paredes v. Manalo, 244 SCRA 64
3. IOmpao v. Makilala, 178 SCRA
4. Delgra, Jr. v. Gonzales, 31 SCRA 237
5. Castro v. Malazo, 99 SCRA 165
6. OCA v. Judge de Guia, 219 SCRA 154
7. Tabuena v. Sandiganbayan, 269 SCRA 337
8. Balasabas v. Aquilizan, 106 SCRA 489

Canon 4 - Rule 4.01

Canon 5 - Rule 5.01 to 5.05

1. Ruboca v. Pantanosas, Jr., 245 SCRA 293
2. Re: Inhibition of Judge Estrada, A.M. No. 98-132, RTC, July 29, 1998
3. Omico Mining and Industrial Corp. v. Judge Vallejos, 63 SCRA 285
4. Trinidad v. Valle, Jr., 105 SCRA 606

Recent cases:
1. George P. Mercado v. Hon. Erasto D. Salcedo, A.M. RTJ-03-1781
2. State Prosecutor Emmanuel Velasco v. Hon. Ersato D. Salcedo, A.M.
RTJ-03-1782, Oct. 16, 2009
3. Atty. Rodante Marcoleta v. Resurreccion C. Borra and Romeo A.
Brawner, A.C. No. 7732, March 30, 2009

New Code of Judicial Conduct for the Philippine Judiciary - June 1, 2004

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Canon 1 - Independence - Secs. 1-8
Canon 2 - Integrity - Secs. 1-3
Canon 3 - Impartiality - Secs. 1-6
Canon 4 - Propriety - Secs. 1-15
Canon 5 - Equality - Secs. 1-5
Canon 6 - Competence and Diligence - Secs. 1- 7

Cases:
1. Jill M. Tormis v. Judge Meinrado P. Paredes, A.M. No. RTJ-13-2366,
2/4/15
2. Juan de la Cruz (Concerned citizen of Legaspi) v. Judge Ruben B.
Carretas, A.M. No. RTJ-07-2043, 9/5/07
3. Judge Adoracion G. Angeles v. Judge Maria Eliza Sempio-Dy, A.M.
RTJ-10.2248
4. Dr. Janos B. Vizcayno v. Judge jasper Jesse G. Dacanay, A.M. No. MTJ
10-1772, 12/5/12
5. Emilie Sison-Barias v. Judge Marino Rubia, Eileen A. Pecaña, A.M. RTJ
14-2388, 6/10/14
6. Danilo David S. Mariano v. Judge Jose P. Nacional, A.M. MTJ-07-1688,
2/10/09
7. Report on the Judicial Audit Conducted in the Municipal Trial Court in
Cities, Branch 2, Cagayan de Oro City, A.M. No. 02-8-207-MTCC,
7/27/09
8. Kilosbayan Foundation v. Executive Secretary Ermita and Justice
Gregory Ong, G.R. No. 177721, 7/3/07
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ATTY. A. G. AYO

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