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2008-10-08 |
TINGA, J. |
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| However, in several cases,[25] the Court took into consideration as a mitigating circumstance the fact that the offense of simple misconduct was the first offense of respondent and therefore, the penalty of a fine of P5,000.00 instead of the recommended penalty was imposed. We take note that respondent has not been previously charged with an administrative offense. Thus, we deem it proper to consider this a mitigating circumstance in her favor and accordingly reduce the imposable penalty and adopt the OCA's recommendation of imposition of a fine of P5,000.00. | |||||