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2013-11-12 |
PER CURIAM |
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| Those in the Judiciary "serve as sentinels of justice, and any act of impropriety on their part immeasurably affects the honor and dignity of the Judiciary and the people's confidence in it."[57] The institution demands "the best possible individuals in the service."[58] "This Court will not hesitate to rid its ranks of undesirables who undermine its efforts toward an effective and efficient administration of justice, thus tainting its image in the eyes of the public."[59] | |||||
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2006-03-31 |
TINGA, J. |
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| The Court has said time and time again that the conduct and behavior of everyone charged with the administration and disposition of justice"from the presiding judge to the lowliest clerk" should be circumscribed with the heavy burden of responsibility and free from any suspicion that may taint the well-guarded image of the judiciary. The conduct of judges and court personnel must not only be characterized by propriety and decorum at all times, but must also be above suspicion. Verily, the image of a court of justice is necessarily mirrored in the conduct, official and otherwise, of the men and women, from the judge to the lowest employee, hence, it becomes the imperative sacred duty of each and everyone in the court to maintain its good name and standing as a true temple of justice. Thus, every employee of the court should be an exemplar of integrity, uprightness, and honesty.[16] | |||||