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2004-10-14 |
QUISUMBING, J. |
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| Respondent is reminded that faithful observance and utmost respect of the legal solemnity of the oath in an acknowledgment or jurat is sacrosanct.[14] Notarization is not an empty, meaningless, routinary act.[15] Being a lawyer, respondent has a graver responsibility because of his solemn oath to obey the laws and to do no falsehood or consent to the doing of any.[16] He is mandated to discharge his duties, which are dictated by public policy and impressed with public interest, with accuracy and fidelity.[17] | |||||