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2015-01-12 |
SERENO, C.J. |
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| Petitioners failed to substantiate their allegation that respondent acted with bias and partiality. Mere suspicion that a judge is partial is not enough.[19] Clear and convincing evidence is necessary to prove a charge of bias and partiality.[20] The circumstances detailed by petitioners failed to prove that respondent exhibited "manifest partiality, evident bad faith or gross inexcusable negligence" in the discharge of his judicial functions, as required by Section 3(e) of R.A. 3019, when he issued the Order lifting the TRO. | |||||