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Anonymous Complaint Against Hon. Jose S. Jacinto, Jr., Presiding Judge of Branch 45, Regional Trial Court (RTC) of San Jose, Occidental Mindoro [RESOLUTION]

ANONYMOUS COMPLAINT AGAINST HON. JOSE S. JACINTO, JR., PRESIDING JUDGE OF BRANCH 45, REGIONAL TRIAL COURT (RTC) OF SAN JOSE, OCCIDENTAL MINDORO

A.M. No. RTJ-21-003 (Formerly OCA IPI No. 17-4704-RTJ) | 2022-08-09

R E S O L U T I O N
 
PER CURIAM:
 
Before this Court is a Manifestation with Motion[1] dated 10 May 2022 filed by former Judge Jose S. Jacinto, Jr. (respondent).

In Anonymous Complaint against Judge Jacinto,[2] this Court found respondent guilty of 17 counts of gross ignorance of the law or procedure, and ordered his dismissal from service with forfeiture of retirement benefits, except leave credits, and prohibited his re-employment in the government. In addition, this Court also found him liable for gross misconduct and ordered him to pay fine in the amount of P30,000.00.

Respondent's administrative liability for...