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Pasamonte vs. Atty. Teneza [SEPARATE CONCURRING OPINION, LEONEN, J.]

ROGELIO PASAMONTE, COMPLAINANT, VS. ATTY. LIBERATO TENEZA, RESPONDENT.

A.C. No. 11104 | 2020-06-09

SEPARATE CONCURRING OPINION
 
LEONEN, J.:

I concur in the finding that respondent Atty. Liberato Teneza (Atty. Teneza) should be disbarred for violating the Lawyer's Oath and the Code of Professional Responsibility.

The basis of this penalty is clear. Atty. Teneza had no qualms in encouraging and witnessing two men's multiple marriages to different women. His comments did not satisfactorily justify his misconduct.

However, I reiterate my apprehension in entertaining administrative complaints for gross immorality filed by third parties before this Court. This is because "[a]s a ground for disbarment, gross immorality...