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National Bureau of Investigation, et al. vs. Rodolfo G. Tuliao

NATIONAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION and SANTIAGO N. SALVADOR, complainants, vs. RODOLFO G. TULIAO, Sheriff IV of the RTC of Cauayan, Isabela, Branch 20, respondent.

A.M. No. P-96-1184 | 1997-03-24

D E C I S I O N


PANGANIBAN, J.:

Sheriffs play an important role in the administration of justice. They form an integral part thereof because they are called upon to serve court writs, execute all processes, and carry into effect the orders of the court with due care and utmost diligence. 1 As agents of the law, high standards are expected of them. In the present case, respondent sheriff failed to live up to these standards.

A complaint against Respondent Deputy Provincial Sheriff Rodolfo G. Tuliao of the Regional Trial Court of Cauayan, Isabela, Branch 20 was filed by Santiago N. Salvador before the Tuguegarao Sub-Office (TUGSO) of the...