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2009-01-29 |
LEONARDO-DE CASTRO, J. |
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| Respondent Judge cannot pass on the blame to his Clerk of Court and/or Stenographer. A judge cannot take refuge behind the inefficiency or mismanagement of his very own court personnel. Certainly, a judge is responsible not only for the dispensation of justice but also for managing his court efficiently to ensure the prompt delivery of court services.[20] In the discharge of the functions of his office, respondent Judge must strive to act in a manner that puts him and his conduct above reproach and beyond suspicion. He must act with extreme care for his office indeed is laden with a heavy burden of responsibility.[21] Surely, a judge is enjoined to pore over all documents whereon he is required to affix his signature and give his official imprimatur.[22] The negligence of respondent Judge in this case simply cannot be countenanced. | |||||