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Sharon S. Alegria vs. Judge Manuel N. Duque etc.

SHARON S. ALEGRIA, Complainant, versus JUDGE MANUEL N. DUQUE, RTC, Branch 197, Las Pi?as City, Respondent.

A.M. No. RTJ-06-2019 [Formerly A.M. No. 06-7-418-RTC] | 2007-04-04

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Tinga, J.:


It is well to remind judges that this Court has adopted a zero-tolerance policy towards erring members of the judiciary as part of its effort to cleanse its ranks and improve the administration of justice.[1] In the implementation of this policy, however, the Court ensures that the requirements of due process are observed, such that substantial evidence is required to prove the charge against a judge. Side by side with the observance of due process is this...