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	AM No. P-01-1517 2003-02-07	RTC JUDGE FE ALBANO-MADRID v. STENOGRAPHERS MARIPI A. APOLONIO QUISUMBING, J.
In sum, we are in agreement with the OCA's recommendation that respondents be suspended from office. But as to the imposable penalty, however, we have to make a slight modification. CSC Memorandum Circular No. 30, s. of 1989, sets out corresponding penalties for administrative cases pursuant to the Code of Ethical Standards (Republic Act No. 6713). It provides that for simple misconduct, classified as a less grave offense, the penalty should be suspension for one (1) month and one (1) day to six (6) months for the first violation.[29] Inasmuch as this is the first offense committed by respondents, we find the minimum penalty of suspension for one (1) month and one (1) day, without pay, sufficient.