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Perlita Avancena Vs. Judge Ricardo P. Liwanag, Mtc, San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan

PERLITA AVANCENA, complainant, vs. JUDGE RICARDO P. LIWANAG, MTC, San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, respondent.

A.M. No. MTJ-01-1383 | 2003-07-17

R E S O L U T I O N

PER CURIAM:

In a Decision promulgated on March 5, 2003, we dismissed from service respondent Ricardo P. Liwanag, Presiding Judge of the Municipal Trial Court (MTC) of San Jose del Monte, Bulacan for violation of Republic Act No. 3019, otherwise known as the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act, in connection with Criminal Cases Nos. 7258-97 and 7259-97 being heard by respondent. We also directed respondent to show cause why he should not be disbarred from the practice of law for conduct unbecoming of a member of the bar.

Respondent filed a Motion for Reconsideration and Compliance with the Show Cause Order. He...