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2009-04-24 |
PER CURIAM |
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| Respondent's contention is untenable. She may have already conveniently forgotten OCA Circular No. 4-91 strictly enjoining all personnel of the lower courts under the Administrative supervision of the Office of the Court Administrator from making any form of solicitation for contributions as it is strictly prohibited by law. And consequently, all those who have been found soliciting for and/or receiving contributions, in cash or in kind, from any person, whether or not a litigant or lawyer, will be dealt with severely.[4] | |||||
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2006-06-21 |
PER CURIAM |
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| because respondent Lilia had earlier filed administrative and criminal complaints against Mabini.[9] Respondents deny soliciting contributions from provincial public officials.[10] Respondent Lilia argues that these public officials voluntarily donate to court employees during Christmas and other special occasions. In the alternative, she maintains that | |||||
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2006-06-21 |
PER CURIAM |
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| political activity, jewelry theft, distribution of poison letters and malversation of public funds. The acts imputed to them remained mere accusations because of complainants failure to present witnesses or corroborating evidence. We therefore dismiss all the foregoing charges against respondents. With regard to the charge of unlawful solicitations, complainant presented a letter signed by Branch 28 employees, including respondent Lilia, thanking Governor Roño for his donation of P1,500.00.[38] | |||||
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2006-06-21 |
PER CURIAM |
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| Respondent contends that her receipt of the governors Christmas gift cannot be considered an unlawful solicitation, which is prohibited by OCA Circular No. 4-91, because the gift was unsolicited and not intended for a fund-raising project.[39] | |||||
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2006-06-21 |
PER CURIAM |
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| soliciting for and/or receiving contributions, in cash or in kind, from any person, whether or not a litigant or lawyer, will be dealt with severely in accordance with the sanctions prescribed by law.[40] This broad interpretation is further supported by the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards,[41] which is the law that prohibits solicitations by public officials and employees. Section 7 (d) of the code states thus: Public officials and employees shall not solicit or accept, directly or indirectly, any gift, gratuity, favor, entertainment, loan or anything of monetary value from any person in the course of their official duties or in connection with any operation being | |||||