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Atty. Yumul vs.Atty. Tabaquero

ATTY. MYLENE S. YUMUL-ESPINA, COMPLAINANT, VS. ATTY. BENEDICTO D. TABAQUERO, RESPONDENT.

A.C. No. 11238 | 2016-09-21

Republic of the Philippines
Supreme Court
Manila
 
THIRD DIVISION
 
D E C I S I O N
 
JARDELEZA, J.:
 
Before us is a complaint for disbarment[1] filed by Atty. Mylene S. Yumul-Espina (complainant) against Atty. Benedicto D. Tabaquero (respondent) before the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP). Complainant charged respondent with violating Canon 1[2] of the Code of Professional Responsibility (CPR), specifically Rules 1.01,[3] 1.02[4] and 1.03.[5]
 
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