This case has been cited 1 times or more.
|
2003-04-03 |
YNARES-SANTIAGO, J. |
||||
| The gravity of the acts complained of would have warranted respondent's separation from the service and his dropping from the rolls. However, we agree with the recommendation of the OCA that for humanitarian considerations, respondent's candid admission of his guilt and his sincere promise to improve his ways must be considered to mitigate his liability[8] in the light of his domestic problems at the time of the commission of the acts complained of. While the Court is duty-bound to sternly wield a corrective hand to discipline its errant employees and to weed out those who are undesirable, it also has the discretion to temper the harshness of its judgment with mercy. However, the penalty imposed on respondent includes a stern warning that a repetition of the same or similar offense will be dealt with more severely. | |||||