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Estrella V. Alvarez vs. Joy Albert B. Bulao, Process Server, Municipal Circuit Trial Court, Libmanan Cabusao, Camarines Sur

ESTRELLA V. ALVAREZ, Complainant, versus JOY ALBERT B. BULAO, Process Server, Municipal Circuit Trial Court, Libmanan-Cabusao, Camarines Sur, Respondent.

A.M. P-05-2090 | 2005-11-18

D E C I S I O N 


PANGANIBAN, J.: 

The Court once again underscores the paramount importance of sowing seeds of professionalism and responsibility in all ranks and levels of government service. Consistent with this objective, process servers are duty-bound to serve summonses, writs and other court processes promptly, diligently and carefully. Unjustified delay in their performance of official functions constitutes neglect of duty and warrants the imposition of administrative sanctions. 

The Case and the Facts 

This case stems from the sworn Letter-Complaint[1] filed on August 11, 1999 by Clerk of Court II Estrella V....