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Cristeta D. Orfila Vs. Estifana S. Arellano / Sps. Romulo, et al. vs. Jesusa P. Maniñgas, et al.

CRISTETA D. ORFILA, Complainant, - versus - ESTIFANA S. ARELLANO, YNARES-SANTIAGO, H.R.M.O. II, SANDOVAL-GUTIERREZ, Respondent.

A.M. NO. P-03-1692 | 2006-04-26

EN BANC

R E S O LU T I O N
 
 
TINGA, J.:
 
Under consideration is the “Motion For Reconsideration & Appeal For Justice” filed by respondent Judge Jesusa P. Maniñgas (Judge Maniñgas) assailing this Court’s Decision dated February 13, 2006,  imposing upon her a fine of P20,000.00 for the offense of borrowing money from a subordinate she was found guilty of.
 
Judge Maniñgas submits that the penalty imposed upon her “is not in contemplation of law” since borrowing money from a subordinate is a light offense punishable only by reprimand for the first offense under the Implementing Rules of the Civil Service.  She...