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Felipe E. Abella Vs. Atty. Asteria E. Cruzabra

FELIPE E. ABELLA, versus Complainant, ATTY. ASTERIA E. CRUZABRA, Respondent.

A.C. No. 5688 | 2009-06-04

R E S O L U T I O N


CARPIO, J.:

Felipe E. Abella (complainant) filed a complaint for violation of Canon 1 of the Code of Professional Responsibility and Section 7(b)(2) of Republic Act No. 6713[1] (RA 6713) or the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees against Atty. Asteria E. Cruzabra (respondent). In his affidavit-complaint[2] dated 8 May 2002, complainant charged respondent with engaging in private practice while employed in the government service.

Complainant alleged that respondent was admitted to the Philippine Bar on 30 May 1986 and was appointed as Deputy Register of Deeds of General Santos...