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Re: List Of Judges Who Failed To Comply With Administrative Circular No. 10-94, Dated June 29, 1994.

RE: LIST OF JUDGES WHO FAILED TO COMPLY WITH ADMINISTRATIVE CIRCULAR NO. 10-94, DATED JUNE 29, 1994.

A.M. No. 00-3-14-SC | 2002-10-04

D E C I S I O N

PANGANIBAN, J.:

True, the main function of judges is to resolve pending cases. However, they should not overlook or neglect compliance with the Supreme Court's administrative circulars, which are designed to promote the efficient and effective administration of justice. Furthermore, they cannot escape administrative liability by pointing to lapses, absences or negligence of court personnel under them. After all, the proper and smooth functioning of their respective salas is the responsibility primarily of judges.

The Facts

In compliance with Administrative Circular (AC) No. 10-94 dated July 29, 1994, then Court...