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2011-03-09 |
PERALTA, J. |
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| In the instant case, we cannot excuse Judge Paño for the two-year delay in the resolution of a mere motion to recall witness. His staff's or plaintiffs' failure to inform him sooner that the plaintiffs have yet to receive the copy of the order will not shield him from liability. The proper and efficient court management is the responsibility of the judge, and he is the one directly responsible for the proper discharge of his official functions.[4] He cannot take refuge behind the inefficiency or mismanagement of his court personnel since the latter are not the guardians of a judge's responsibilities. A judge should be the master of his own domain and take responsibility for the mistakes of his subordinates.[5] The delay may be unintentional as Judge Paño would like us to believe, however, the fact remains that he was remiss in the performance of his duties in so far as resolving pending motions expeditiously. | |||||