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Alejandro Estrada vs. Soledad S. Escritor [DISSENTING OPINION, J. YNARES SANTIAGO]

ALEJANDRO ESTRADA, Complainant, versus SOLEDAD S. ESCRITOR, Respondent. [DISSENTING OPINION, J. YNARES SANTIAGO]

A.M. No. P-02-1651 (formerly OCA I.P.I. No. 00-1021-P) | 2006-06-22

DISSENTING OPINION 


YNARES-SANTIAGO, J.: 

With due respect, I am unable to agree with the finding of the majority that "in this particular case and under these particular circumstances, respondent Escritor's conjugal arrangement does not constitute disgraceful and immoral conduct" and its decision to dismiss the administrative complaint filed by petitioner against respondent Soledad S. Escritor. 

The issue in this case is simple. What is the meaning or standard of "disgraceful and immoral conduct" to be applied by the Supreme Court in disciplinary cases involving court personnel? 

The degree of morality required of every...