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Executive Judge Nelsonida T. Ulat-Marrero Vs. Antonio B. Torio, Jr.

PABLITO R. SORIA and TEODULO R. SORIA, complainants, vs. JUDGE FRANKLYN A. VILLEGAS, Regional Trial Court of Pagadian City, Branch 19, respondent.

A.M. No. RTJ-03-1812 | 2003-11-19

D E C I S I O N

PER CURIAM:

The failure of a judge to comply with show-cause orders issued by this Court constitutes grave and serious misconduct affecting his fitness and the worthiness of the honor and integrity attached to his office.[1] In this case, respondent judge was afforded several opportunities to file his comment to the administrative complaint filed against him but he has failed and, to date, continues to disregard the orders of the Court. This contumacious conduct and his disobedience to the Court's mandate should merit no further compassion. Respondent's continuous refusal to abide by lawful directives issued by this Court...