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2003-09-17 |
PANGANIBAN, J. |
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| The conduct of every person connected with the administration of justice, from the presiding judge to the lowest clerk, is circumscribed with a heavy burden of responsibility.[8] A public office is a public trust.[9] Since public officers are accountable to the people at all times,[10] they must strictly perform their duties and responsibilities.[11] As the administration of justice is a sacred task, this Court condemns any omission or act that may diminish the faith of the people in the judiciary.[12] | |||||