SPECIAL CIVIL ACTIONS 11. Tan vs. Republic, G.R. No.

L-16108, 31
October 1961
General Principles
Jurisdiction RULE 64: REVIEW OF JUDGMENTS AND FINAL
Venue ORDERS OR RESOLUTIONS OF THE COMELEC
Distinguish from Ordinary Civil Actions AND COA
RULE 62: INTERPLEADER Article IX-A, C and D of the Constitution
1. Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. v. Metro 1. Pates v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 184915, 30 June
Container Corp., G.R. No. 127913, September 2009;
13, 2001; 2. Paa v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 126560, 4
2. Lim v. Continental Development Corporation, December 1997;
G.R. Nos. L-41818 and 41831, February 18, 3. Fortune Life Insurance Company, Inc., v.
1976; Commission on Audit, G.R. No. 213525, 27
3. Belo Medical Group, Inc. v. Santos, G.R. No. January 2015;
185894, August 30, 2017; 4. Osmeña v. COA, G.R. No. 188818, May 31,
4. Beltran v. People’s Homesite and Housing 2011
Corporation, G.R. No. L-25138, 28 August
1996;
5. United Coconut Planters Bank v. Intermediate
Appellate Court, G.R. Nos. 72664-65, 20
March 1990; and
6. Arreza v. Diaz, G.R. No. 133113, 30 August
2001.
RULE 63: DECLARATORY RELIEF AND SIMILAR
REMEDIES
CIVIL CODE, Art. 1359 to 1369
CIVIL CODE, Art. 476 to 481
1. Malana, et al., v. Tappa, et al., G.R. No.
181303, 17 September 2009;
2. Mangahas, et al., v. Paredes, et al., G.R. No.
157866, 14 February 2007;
3. Velarde v. Social Justice Society, G.R. No.
159357, 28 April 2004;
4. Republic v. Roque, G.R. No. 204603, 24
September 2013;
5. Tambunting, Jr. v. Spouses Sumabat, G.R. No.
144101, September 16, 2005;
6. City of Lapu-Lapu v. Phil. Economic Zone
Authority, G.R. No. 184203 and 187583, 26
November 2014;
7. CJH Development Corporation v. Bureau of
Internal Revenue, et al., G.R. No. 172457, 24
December 2008;
8. Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation v.
Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 126911, 30
April 2003;
9. Department of Budget and Mangement, et al.,
v. Manila’s Finest Retirees Association, Inc., et
al., G.R. No. 169466, 9 May 2007;
10. Crisologo v. Centeno, G.R. No. 20014, 27
November 1968;
3B PALE ASSIGNMENT
Up to Canon 7, memorize the provisions/canons, and
read the cases.
I. LEGAL ETHICS
a) Legal Ethics, defined.
b) The Code of Professional Responsibility, adoption
II. LAWYER’S OATH
III. CODE OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
a. Chapter 1 – The Lawyer and the Society
a) RESPECT FOR LAW AND LEGAL PROCESSES
i. Canon 1 – Duty to Uphold the Constitution and the
Laws
• Rule 1.01 – Duty of Honesty and Morality
1. Tapucar vs Atty. Tapucar, AC No. 4148, July 30,
1998
2. Acejas III vs PP, GR No. 156643, June 27, 2006
3. Atty. Alan F. Paguia Vs. Atty. Manuel T. Molina,
A.C. No. 9881, June 4, 2014,
• Rule 1.02 – Duty to Obey the Laws and to Support
the Legal System
4. Donton vs. Dr. Tansingco, AC No. 6057, June 27,
200625.
5. Velez vs. Atty. De Vera, AC No. 6697, July 25,
2006
• Rule 1.03 – Duty against Barratry and Duty Not to
Delay Any Man’s Cause
6. Linsangan vs. Atty. Tolentino, AC No. 6672,
September 4, 2009
7. Atty. Vitriolo et al vs Atty Dasig, AC No. 4984, April
01, 2003
• Rule 1.04 - Duty to Promote Amicable Settlement
8. Sa Si III vs NLRC, GR No. 104599, March 11, 1994
b) EFFICIENT AND CONVENIENT LEGAL
SERVICES
ii. Canon 2 – Duty to be an Efficient Lawyer
• Rule 2.01 – Duty to the Defenseless and the
Oppressed
• Rule 2.02 – Duty to Give Legal Advise on the right of
the Defenseless and the Oppressed
9. Santiago vs. Atty. Rafanan, AC No. 6252, October
5, 2004
• Rule 2.03 – Duty to Shun Vulgar Solicitation
• Rule 2.04 – Duty to Shun Cut-Throat Rates
c) TRUE, HONEST, FAIR, DIGNIFIED AND
OBJECTIVE INFORMATION ON LEGAL SERVICES
iii. Canon 3 – Duty of Honest and Dignified
Pronouncement of Legal Services
10. Atty. Khan Jr. vs Atty. Simbillo AC No. 5299,
August 19, 2003
• Rule 3.01 – Duty Not to Use Fraudulent or
Misleading Pronouncement of his Qualifications
11. Linsangan vs. Atty. Tolentino, (AC No. 6672,
September 4, 2009
12. Atty. Khan Jr. vs Atty. Simbillo AC No. 5299,
August 19, 2003
• Rule 3.02 – Duty of Honesty in the Firm Name
13. BR Sebastian Enterprises, Inc. vs CA GR No. L-
41862, February7, 1992
• Rule 3.03 – Duty of a Law Partner to Withdraw from
the Firm when he accepts Public Office
• Rule 3.04 – Duty not to pay media for publicity
d) PARTICIPATION IN THE IMPROVEMENT AND
REFORMS IN THE LEGAL SYSTEM
iv. Canon 4 – Duty to support the improvement of
legal system
e) PARTICIPATION IN LEGAL EDUCATION
PROGRAM
v. Canon 5 – Duty to keep abreast of Legal
Developments
vi. Canon 6 – The same duties apply to lawyers in
government service
14. Diana Ramos vs. Atty. Jose R. Imbang, AC No.
6788, August23, 2007.
15. Gisela Huyssen vs Atty. Fred L. Gutierrez, AC No.
6707, March 24, 2006
16. Ruthie Lim-Santiago vs Atty. Carlos B. Sagucio
AC No. 6705, March 31, 2006
• Rule 6.01 – Duty of a Public Prosecutor to see that
justice is done
17. Cuenca vs CA, GR No. 109870, December 1,
1995
• Rule 6.02 – Duty to separate public duties from
private interests
18. Ali vs Atty. Bubong, AC No. 4018, March 8, 2005
19. Olazo vs. Justice Tinga, AM No. 10-5-7-SC,
December 07, 2010
• Rule 6.03 – Duty to Avoid Conflict of Interest after
leaving government service
20. Gisela Huyssen vs Atty. Fred L. Gutierrez AC No.
6707, March 24, 2006
21. Olazo vs. Justice Tinga AM No. 10-5-7-SC,
December 07, 2010
b. Chapter II – The Lawyer and the Legal Profession
a) INTEGRATED BAR OF THE PHILIPPINES (RULE
139-A)
*Membership and dues
b) UPHOLDING THE DIGNITY AND INTEGRITY OF
THE PROFESSION
i. Canon 7 – Duty to Uphold the Dignity of the Legal
Profession
• Rule 7.01 – Duty to be Honest in Applying for
Admission to the Bar
22. Rodolfo M. Bernardo vs Atty. Ismael F. Mejia,
Adm. Case No.2984, August 31, 2007
• Rule 7.02 – Duty to Support only those qualified to
be admitted to the Bar
• Rule 7.03 - Duty to be professional and dignified.
c) COURTESY, FAIRNESS AND CANDOR
TOWARDS PROFESSIONAL COLLEAGUES
ii. Canon 8 – Duty of Professional Courtesy
23. Que vs. Atty. Revilla Jr. AC No. 7054,December
4, 2009
• Rule 8.01 – Duty to be Professional in Language
• Rule 8.02 – Duty to Refrain from Professional
Encroachment
d) NO ASSISTANCE IN UNAUTHORIZED
PRACTICE OF LAW
iii. Canon 9 – Duty to Shun Unauthorized Practice of
Law
• Rule 9.01 – Duty to keep a Lawyer’s work limited to
lawyers of good standing
24. PP vs. Hon. Maceda, GR No. 89591-96, January
24, 2000
25. Zeta vs. Malinao, AM No. P-220, December 20,
197839
26. Tan and Pagayokan vs. Balajadia, GR No.
169517, March 14,2006
• Rule 9.02 – Duty to maintain the integrity of the
Lawyer’s Fees
27. Lijauco vs. Atty. Terrado AC No. 6317, August 31,
2006
28. Plus Builders Inc. vs. Atty. Revilla Jr. AC No.
7056, September 13, 2006
c. Chapter III – The Lawyers and the Courts
a) CANDOR, FAIRNESS AND GOOD FAITH
TOWARDS THE COURTS
i. Canon 10 – Duty of Candor to the Courts
• Rule 10.01 – Duty of Fidelity to the Courts
29. Pangan vs. Ramos, A.C. No. 1053, Sept. 7, 1979
30. Artiaga vs. Villanueva, A.C. No. 1892, July 29,
1988
31. Dr. Domiciano F. Villahermosa, Sr. Vs. Atty. Isidro
L. Caracol, A.C. No. 7325, January 21, 2015,
• Rule 10.02 – Duty to Give Accurate Citations
• Rule 10.03 – Duty of Fidelity to the Rules of
Procedures
32. Garvoda vs. Sales, Jr. G.R. No. 124893, April 18,
1997
b) RESPECT FOR COURTS AND JUDICIAL
OFFICERS
ii. Canon 11 – Duty to Give Respect to the Courts
33. Re: Suspension of Atty. Rogelio Bagabuyo, A.C.
No. 006, October 9, 2007
34. Tiongco vs. Aguilar, G.R. No. 115932, January 25,
1995
35. Henry Samonte Vs. Atty. Gines Abellana, A.C. No.
3454, June 23, 2014
• Rule 11.01 – Duty to be properly attired
• Rule 11.02 – Duty to Be Punctual at Hearings
• Rule 11.03 – Duty of Proper Language and Behavior
• Rule 11.04 – Duty not to attribute unfounded ill-
motives to a judge
• Rule 11.05 – Duty to Observe Proper Grievance
Mechanism
c) ASSISTANCE IN THE SPEEDY AND EFFICIENT
ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
iii. Canon 12 – Duty to Assist in the Speedy and
Efficient Administration of Justice
36. Banogon vs. Zerna, G.R. No. L-35469, October 9,
1987
37. Medina vs. Yan, G.R. No. 30978, Sept. 30, 1974
38. Javellana vs. Lutero, G.R. No. L-23956, July 21,
1967
39. Achacoso vs. CA, No. L-35867, June 28, 1973
40. Sambajon et.al. vs. Suing, AC No. 7062, Sept. 26,
2006
• Rule 12.01 – Duty to be Prepared for Trial
• Rule 12.02 – Duty not to engage in forum shopping
• Rule 12.03 – Duty to file pleadings seasonably
• Rule 12.04 – Duty against dilatory moves and
misuse of court processes
• Rule 12.05 – Duty not to coach a witness under
examination
• Rule 12.06 – Duty no to present a false witness
• Rule 12.07 – Duty to Respect Witnesses
• Rule 12.08 – Duty not to be a witness and counsel
at the same time
d) RELIANCE ON MERITS OF HIS CAUSE AND
AVOIDANCE OF ANY IMPROPRIETY WHICH
TENDS TO INFLUENCE OR GIVES THE
APPEARANCE OF INFLUENCE UPON THE
COURTS
iv. Canon 13 - Duty not to influence judge
• Rule 13.01 – Duty of Non-Fraternization with Judges
• Rule 13.02 – Duty Not to Resort to the Bar of Public
Opinion during pendency of a case
• Rule 13.03 – Duty to Respect Judicial Independence
from the Other Branches of Government
iv. Chapter IV – The Lawyer and the Client
a) AVAILABILITY OF SERVICE WITHOUT
DISCRIMINATION
• Services regardless of a person’s status
• Services as counsel de officio
• Valid grounds for refusal
i. Canon 14 – Duty to Render Legal Service to the
Needy
41. Villafuerte vs. Cortez, AC No. 3455, April 14, 1998
42. Endaya vs. Oca, AC No. 3967, September 3,
2003
• Rule 14.01 - Duty not to prejudiced in accepting
clients
• Rule 14.02 – Duty to accept appointment as counsel
de officio or amicus curiae and duty to render free
legal aid
• Rule 14.03 – Duty to Render Legal Service to the
Indigent
• Rule 14.04 – Duty to Treat Paying and Non-paying
clients with the same standard
b) CANDOR, FAIRNESS AND LOYALTY TO
CLIENTS
• Confidentiality rule
• Privileged communications
• Conflict of interest
• Candid and honest advice to clients
• Compliance with laws
• Concurrent practice of another profession
ii. Canon 15 – Duty of candor to the client
43. Paz vs. Sanchez, A.C. No. 6125, September 19,
2006
44. Gamilla et.al. vs. Mariño, Jr., A.C. No. 4763,
March 20, 2003
45. Pasay Law and Conscience Union, Inc. Vs. Paz,
95 SCRA 24
46. Almira C. Foronda Vs. Atty. Jose L. Alvarez, Jr.,
A.C. No. 9976, June 25, 2014
• Rule 15.01 - Duty to ascertain conflict of interest as
soon as practicable
• Rule 15.02 – Duty of Confidentiality
• Rule 15.03 – Duty to Avoid Conflict of Interests
47. Daria O. Daging Vs. Atty. Riz Tingalon L. Davis,
A.C. No. 9395, November 12, 2014,
48. Wilfredo Anglo Vs. Atty. Jose Ma. V. Valencia,
Atty. Jose Ma. J. Ciocon, Atty. Philip Z. Dabao, Atty.
Lily Uy- Valencia, Atty. Joey P. De La Paz, Atty. Cris
G. Dionela, Atty. Raymundo T. Pandan, Jr.,* Atty.
Rodney K. Rubica," And Atty. Wilfred Ramon M.
Penalosa, A.C. No. 10567, February 25, 2015,
• Rule 15.04 – Duty to act as mediator or conciliator
when given written consent by all concerned
• Rule 15.05 – Duty of candor in advising the client
• Rule 15.06 – Duty to not to engage in influence
peddling
• Rule 15.07 – Duty to advice the client on the Rule of
Law
• Rule 15.08 – Duty to make clear with the client his
capacity as a lawyer when the lawyer is also engaged
in business or another profession
c) CLIENT’S MONEYS AND PROPERTIES
• Fiduciary relationship
• Commingling of funds
• Delivery of funds
• Borrowing or lending
iii. Canon 16 – Duty to be a trustee of client’s moneys
and properties
• Rule 16.01 - Duty of Accountability
49. Rebecca Marie Uy Yupangco-Nakpil Vs. Atty.
Roberto L. Uy, A.C. No. 9115, September 17, 2014
• Rule 16.02 – Duty not to commingle funds and
properties
• Rule 16.03 – Duty to deliver funds and property
upon demand; retaining lien; attorney’s lien
50. Chamelyn A. Agot Vs. Atty. Luis P. Rivera, A.C.
No. 8000, August 5, 2014
51. Spouses Nicasio And Donelita San Pedro Vs.
Atty. Isagani A. Mendoza, A.C. No. 5440, November
26, 2014,
• Rule 16.04 – Duty to avoid the debtor-creditor
relationship with the client
d) FIDELITY TO CLIENT’S CAUSE
iv. Canon 17 – Duty of fidelity to the cause of the
client
52. Ramos vs. Imbang, A.C. No. 6788, August 23,
2007
e) COMPETENCE AND DILIGENCE
• Adequate protection
• (ii) Negligence
• (iii) Collaborating counsel
• (iv) Duty to apprise client
v. Canon 18 – Duty to serve with due diligence
• Rule 18.01 – Duty to know his professional
limitations
• Rule 18.02 – Duty to be prepared for any legal
matter
• Rule 18.03 – Duty not to be negligent
53. Eduardo A. Maglente Vs. Atty. Delfin R. Agcaoili,
Jr., A.C. No. 10672, March 18, 2015
• Rule 18.04 – Duty to keep client informed
f) REPRESENTATION WITH ZEAL WITHIN LEGAL
BOUNDS
• Use of fair and honest means
• Client’s fraud
• Procedure in handling the case
vi. Canon 19 – Duty to serve only within the bounds of
the Law
54. Peña vs. Aparicio, A.C. No. 7298, June 25, 2007
55. Rivera vs. Corral, A.C. No. 3548, July 4, 2002
• Rule 19.01 – Duty to serve only thru fair and honest
means
• Rule 19.02 – Duty not to condone a client’s fraud
• Rule 19.03 – Duty to take the lead in handling a
case
g) ATTORNEY’S FEES
• Acceptance fees
• Contingency fee arrangements
• Attorney’s liens
• Fees and controversies with clients
• Concepts of attorney’s fees
¬ Ordinary concept
¬ Extraordinary concept
vii. Canon 20 – Duty to charge only fair and
reasonable fees
56. Retuya vs. Gorduiz, A.C. No. 1388, March 28,
1980
• Rule 20.01 – Duty to comply with the guidelines in
determining lawyer’s fees
• Rule 20.02 – Duty to divide fees in proportion to
work done
• Rule 20.03 – Duty not to accept any compensation
in relation to a client’s case except from the client
himself
• Rule 20.04 – Duty to avoid disputes with client over
fees
h) PRESERVATION OF CLIENT’S CONFIDENCES
• Prohibited disclosures and use
• Disclosure, when allowed
viii. Canon 21 – Duty to Preserve the Client’s
Confidence and Secrets
• Rule 21.01 – Duty not to reveal the client’s secrets
except when allowed by the Rule
• Rule 21.02 – Duty not to misuse information
acquired from a client
• Rule 21.03 – Duty to obtain the written consent of
the client prior to disbursement of a certain
information
• Rule 21.04 – Duty not to disclose information to
members of the firm when prohibited by the client
• Rule 21.05 – Duty to prevent leakages of client’s
confidences and secrets
• Rule 21.06 – Duty to prevent indiscreet
conversations about a client’s affairs
• Rule 21.07 – Duty not to reveal the fact of
consultation
i) WITHDRAWAL OF SERVICES
ix. Canon 22 – Duty to Withdraw legal services only
for good cause and upon notice
• Rule 22.01 – Duty to withdraw legal services only
when allowed by the Rule
• Rule 22.02 – Duty to effect an orderly turn-over after
withdrawal or discharge.
IV. RULE 138 ATTORNEYS AND ADMISSION TO
BAR
A. PRACTICE OF LAW (Rule 138) , Concept
a) Privilege
b) Profession, not business
1. Qualifications
a) Requirement of Good Moral Character
57. Rolly Pentecostes vs Atty. Hermenegildo
Marasigan, A.M. No. P-07-2337, August 03, 2007
58. Father Ranhilio C. Aquino et al vs. Atty. Edwin
Pascua A.C. No.5095, November 28, 2007
59. Administrative case filed against Judge Jaime V.
Quitain, JBC No.013, August 22, 2007
60. Rodolfo M. Bernardo vs. Atty Ismael F. Mejia,
Adm Case No.2984, August 31, 2007
61. GSIS vs. Hon. Vicente A. Pacquing, AM No. RTJ-
04-1831,February 2, 2007
62. Velez vs. Atty. De Vera A.C. No. 6697, July 25,
2006
63. Cynthia Advincula vs. Atty. Ernesto M. Macabata,
AC No. 7204,March 07, 2007
b) Rehabilitation from criminal conduct and good
moral character
64. In re: Petition to disqualify Atty. Leonardo De
Vera, AC No.6052, December 11, 2003
65. IRRI vs NLRC, GR No. 97239, May 12, 199312
66. Roberto Soriano vs. Atty Manuel Dizon, AC 6792,
January 25,2006
c) Passing the bar and the practice of law
67. Cayetano vs. Monsod, GR No. 100113,
September 3, 1991
68. Cruz vs Atty. Cabrera, AC No. 5737, October 25,
2004
69. Ruthie Lim-Santiago vs Atty. Carlos B. Sagucio,
AC No. 6705, March 31, 2006
d) What is practice of law?
70. Aguirre vs Rana, BM 1036, June 10, 2003
e) Membership in the IBP
71. In re: Atty. Marcial Edillion, AM 1928, August 3,
1978
f) Exemption from payment of IBP dues?
72. Letter of Atty. Cecilio Y. Arevalo Jr. BM 1370, May
9, 2005
73. Santos Jr vs Llamas, AC 4749, January 20, 2001
g) Citizenship Requirement
74. Petition for Leave to Resume Practice of Law,
B.M. 1678, December 17, 2007
*1987 Philippine Constitution, Art. 12, par 1
2. Appearance of non-lawyers
a) Law student practice (Rule 138-A)
*Revised Rules of Court, Rule 138-A, Section 34
75. Cruz vs. Mina, GR No. 154207, April 27, 2007
b) Non-lawyers in courts
c) Non-lawyers in administrative tribunals
d) Proceedings where lawyers are prohibited from
appearing
3. Sanctions for practice or appearance without
authority
a) Lawyers without authority
b) Persons not lawyers
4. Public officials and practice of law
a) Prohibition or disqualification of former government
attorneys
b) Public officials who cannot practice law or with
restrictions
5. Lawyers authorized to represent the government
6. Why is a lawyer “an Officer of the Court?
B. SUSPENSION, DISBARMENT AND DISCIPLINE
OF LAWYERS (RULE 139-B, RULES OF COURT)
1. Nature and characteristics of disciplinary actions
against lawyers
a) Sui generis
b) Prescription
2. Grounds
76. Alvin S. Feliciano Vs. Atty. Carmelita Bautista-
Lozada, A.C. No. 7593, March 11, 2015
77. Adelia V. Quiachon Vs. Atty. Joseph Ador A.
Ramos, A.C. No. 9317, June 4, 2014
78. Po1 Jose B. Caspe Vs. Atty. Aquilino A. Mejica,
A.C. No. 10679, March 10, 2015
79. Teresita B. Enriquez Vs. Atty. Trina De Vera, A.C.
No. 8330, March 16, 2015
3. Proceedings
4. Discipline of Filipino lawyers practicing abroad
C. READMISSION TO THE BAR
1. Lawyers who have been suspended
2. Lawyers who have been disbarred
3. Lawyers who have been repatriated
80. Conrado N. Que Vs. Atty. Anastacio E. Revilla,
Jr., A.C. No. 7054, November 11, 2014
D. MANDATORY CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION
1. Purpose
2. Requirements
3. Compliance
4. Exemptions
5. Sanctions
6. Bar Matter 2012, Rule on Mandatory Legal Aid
Service
V. CANONS OF PROFESSIONAL ETHICS
81. Mariano R. Cristobal Vs. Atty. Ronaldo E. Renta,
A.C. No. 9925, September 17, 2014,
82. Spouses Rogelio Amatorio And Aida Amatorio Vs.
Atty. Francisco Dy Yap And Atty. Whelma F.
Sitonyap, A.C. No. 5914, March 11, 2015
83. Hirley Olaytacamba Vs. Atty. Otilio Sy Bongon,
A.C. No. 8826, March 25, 2015,
VI. JUDICIAL ETHICS
A. SOURCES
1. New Code of Judicial Conduct for the Philippine
Judiciary (Bangalore Draft)
2. Code of Judicial Conduct
B. Qualities
1. Independence
84. Re: Letter of Presiding Justice Conrado M.
Vasquez, Jr. on CA-G.R. SP No. 103692 (A.M. No.
08-8-11-CA, October 15, 2008)
85. Perez vs. Costales, A.M. No. RTJ-04-1876,
February 23, 2005
86. Re: Suspension of Clerk of Court Joboco, A.M.
No. 93-10-1296-RTC, August 12, 1998
87. Arban vs. Borja, A.M. No. R-281-RTJ, August 26,
1986
2. Integrity
88. Vedana vs. Judge Valencia, 295 SCRA 1 (1998)
89. Judge Alumbres vs. Judge Caoibes, A.M. No.
RTJ-99-1431, January 23, 2002
90. Junio vs. Rivera, Jr., 225 SCRA 688, August 30,
1993
91. Samahan Ng Mga Babae Sa Hudikatura
(Samabahu) Vs. Judge Cesar O. Untalan, Regional
Trial Court, Branch 149, Makati City, A.M. No. Rtj-13-
2363, February 25, 2015
3. Impartiality
92. OCA vs. Judge Floro, A.M. No. RTJ-99-1460,
March 31, 2006
93. Hilado vs. Judge Reyes, A.M. No. 163155, July
21, 2006
94. Santos vs. Judge Lacurom, A.M. No. RTJ-04-
1823, August 28, 2006
95. Gaspar Bandoy Vs. Judge Jose S. Jacinto, Jr.,
Presiding Judge, Branch 45, And Acting Presiding
Judge, A.M. No. Rtj-14-2399, November 19, 2014
4. Propriety
96. Alday vs. Cruz, A.M. No. RTJ-00-1530, March 14,
2001
97. Francisco vs. Cosico, A.M. No. CA-0437, March
16, 2004
98. Resngit-Marquez vs. Judge Llamas, A.M. No.
RTJ-02-1708, July 23, 2002
99. Ortiz vs. Judge Jaculbe, A.M. No. RTJ-04-1833,
June 28, 2005
100. In re: Judge Acuña, A.M. No. RTJ-04-1891, July
28, 2005
101. Antonio M. Lorenzana Vs. Judge Ma. Cecilia I.
Austria, Regional Trial Court, Branch 2, Batangas
City, A.M. No. Rtj-09-2200, April 2, 2014
102. Josephine Jazmines Tan Vs. Judge Sibanah E.
Usman, A.M. No. Rtj-14-2390, August 13, 2014
103. Conrado Abe Lopez, Represented By Atty.
Romualdo Jubay Vs. Judge Rogelio S. Lucmayon,
A.M. No. Mtj-13-1837, September 24, 2014,
104. Antonio S. Ascaño, Jr., Consolacion D. Dantes,
Basilisa A. Obalo, Julieta D. Toledo, Joseph Z. Maac,
Emiliano E. Lumboy, Tita F. Bernardo, Igmedio L.
Noguera, Fidel S. Sarmiento, Sr., Dan T. Taunan,
Amalia G. Santos, Avelina M. Colonia, Eric S.
Pastrana, And Marivel B. Ison Vs. Presiding Judge
Jose S. Jacinto, Jr., A.M. No. Rtj-15-2405, January
12, 2015
5. Equality
6. Competence and diligence
105. In Torcende v. Judge Sardido, A.M. No. MTJ-99-
1239, January 24, 2003
106. Echaus vs. CA, G.R. No. 57343, July 23, 1990
107. Gonzalo-Decano V. Siapno, A.M. No. Mtj-00-
1279, March 1, 2009
108. Mane Vs. Judge Belen, A.M. No. Rtj-08-2119,
June 30, 2008
109. Office Of The Court Administrator Vs. Judge
Borromeo Bustamante, A.M. No. Mtj-12-1806, April 7,
2014,
110. Gershon N. Dulang Vs. Judge Mary Jocylen G.
Regencia, A.M. No. Mtj-14-1841, June 02, 2014,
111. Re: Report On The Financial Audit Conducted At
The Municipal Trial Court, Baliuag, Bulacan, A.M. No.
P-15- 3298, February 04, 2015
C. DISCIPLINE OF MEMBERS OF THE JUDICIARY
1. Members of the Supreme Court
a) Impeachment
b) Ethical Lessons from Former Chief Justice
Corona’s Impeachment
2. Lower court judges and justices of the Court of
Appeals and Sandiganbayan (Rule 140)
112. Office Of The Administrator Vs. Executive Judge
Owen B. Amor, Regional Trial Court, Daet, Camarines
Norte, A.M. No. Rtj-08-2140, October 07, 2014,
113. Anonymous Letter-Complaint Against Discipline
Of Members Of Judiciary Lower Court Judges And
Justices C. Jacinto, Electrician, Hall Of Justice, Both
Of The Regional Trial Court, Burgos, Pangasinan,
A.M. No. P-15-3296, February 17, 2015,
114. Efren T. Uy, Nelia B. Lee, Rodolfo L. Menes And
Quinciano H. Lui Vs. Judge Alan L. Flores, A.M. No.
Rtj-12-2332, June 25, 2014
115. Marilou T. Rivera Vs. Judge Jaime C. Blancaflor,
Regional Trial Court, Branch 26, Sta. Cruz, Laguna,
A.M. No. Rtj-11-2290, November 18, 2014
3. Grounds
4. Impeachment (ethical aspects)
5. Sanctions imposed by the Supreme Court on erring
members of the Judiciary
D. Disqualification of Justices and Judges (Rule 137)
1. Compulsory
2. Voluntary
E. Powers and Duties of Courts and Judicial Officers
(Rule 135)
F. Court Records and General Duties of Clerks and
Stenographer (Rule 136)
G. MISCONDUCT OF OTHER COURT
PERSONNELS
116. Office Of The Court Administrator Vs. Sarah P.
Ampong, Court Interpreter Iii, Regional Trial Court Of
Alabel, Saran Gani Province, Branch, A.M. No. P-13-
3132, June 4, 2014,
117. Office Of The Court Administrator Vs. Paz P.
Capistrano, Court Stenographer Iii, Regional Trial
Court, Quezon City, Branch 224, A.M. No. P-13-3147,
July 2, 2014,
118. Presiding Judge Jose B. Lagado Et Al Vs. Clerk
Ii Bryan Antonio C. Leonido, A.M. No. P-14-3222,
August 12, 2014,
119. Office Of The Court Administrator Vs. Atty. Mario
N. Melchor, Jr., Former Clerk Of Court Vi, Regional
Trial Court, Branch 16, Naval, Biliran (Now Presiding
Judge, Municipal Circuit Trial Court, Calubian-San
Isidro, Leyte), A.M. No. P-06- 2227, August 19, 2014,
120. Felisicimo* R. Sabijon And Zenaida A. Sabijon
Vs. Benedict** M. De Juan, Sheriff Iv, Regional Trial
Court Of Kabacan, North Cot Abato, Branch 22, A.M.
No. P-14-3281, January 8, 2015,

VII. Legal Fees (Rule 141)

1. Manner of payment
2. Fees in lien
3. Persons authorized to collect legal fees

VIII. Costs
1. Recovery of costs (Rule 142)
a) Prevailing party
b) Dismissed appeal or action
c) Frivolous appeal
d) False allegations
e) Non-appearance of witness

I. NOTARIAL PRACTICE (A. M. NO. 02-8-13-SC, AS

AMENDED)
1. Qualifications of notary public
2. Term of office of notary public
3. Powers and limitations
4. Notarial register
5. Jurisdiction of notary public and place of
notarization 6. Revocation of commission
6. Competent evidence of identity
7. Sanctions
121. Melanio S. Salita Vs. Atty. Reynaldo T. Salve,
A.C. No. 8101, February 04, 2015
122. Mercedita De Jesus Vs. Atty. Juvy Mell Sanchez-
Malit, A.C. No. 6470, July 08, 2014
123. Jimmy Anudon And Juanita Anudon Vs. Atty.
Arturo B. Cefra, A.C. No. 5482, February 10, 2015
124. Heirs Of Pedro Alilano Represented By David
Alilano Vs. Atty. Roberto E. Examen, A.C. No. 10132,
March 24, 2015