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Albert S. Dela Pena vs. Iluminado R. Huelma.

ALBERT S. DELA PENA, Complainant, versus ILUMINADO R. HUELMA, Interpreter, MCTC, Cantilan-Carrascal, Surigao del Sur, Respondent.

A.M. No. P-06-2218 (Formerly OCA-IPI No. 05-2082-P) | 2006-08-15

THIRD DIVISION

R E S O L U T I ON 

Tinga, J.:

In administrative cases, the complainant must prove the allegations propounded against the respondent with preponderance of evidence.[1] Otherwise, the complaint will not prosper as the respondent enjoys the presumption of regularity in the exercise of duties and the presumption of innocence. 

Before us is an administrative complaint filed by complainant Albert S. Dela Peña (Dela Peña) against Iluminado R. Huelma (Huelma), Court Interpreter, 1st Municipal Circuit Trial Court (MCTC), Cantilan, Surigao del Sur for grave misconduct and acts prejudicial to the best interest of the service....