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IMELDA Y. MADERADA v. JUDGE ERNESTO H. MEDIODEA

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	GR No. 154464 2008-09-11	FERDINAND A. CRUZ v. JUDGE PRISCILLA MIJARES NACHURA, J.
From the clear language of this provision of the Rules, it will have to be conceded that the contention of the petitioner has merit. It recognizes the right of an individual to represent himself in any case to which he is a party. The Rules state that a party may conduct his litigation personally or with the aid of an attorney, and that his appearance must either be personal or by a duly authorized member of the Bar. The individual litigant may personally do everything in the course of proceedings from commencement to the termination of the litigation.[14] Considering that a party personally conducting his litigation is restricted to the same rules of evidence and procedure as those qualified to practice law,[15] petitioner, not being a lawyer himself, runs the risk of falling into the snares and hazards of his own ignorance. Therefore, Cruz as plaintiff, at his own instance, can personally conduct the litigation of Civil Case No. 01-0410. He would then be acting not as a counsel or lawyer, but as a party exercising his right to represent himself.
	AM NO. P-06-2122 2007-07-17	SAULA DE LEON-DELA CRUZ v. FERNANDO P. RECACHO
The Court reiterates its policy not to tolerate or condone any conduct, act or omission that falls short of the exacting norms of public office, especially on the part of those expected to preserve the image of the judiciary.[23] Thus, it will not shirk from its responsibility of imposing discipline upon its employees in order not to diminish the people's faith in our justice system.[24]
	AM NO. P-00-1427 2007-02-14	MACRINA M. BISNAR v. MYRLA P. NICANDRO AUSTRIA-MARTINEZ, J.
This Court reiterates its policy not to tolerate or condone any conduct, act, or omission that falls short of the exacting norms of public office, especially on the part of those expected to preserve the image of the judiciary.[19] Thus, it will not shirk from its responsibility of imposing
	AM NO. RTJ-04-1823 2006-08-28	ARCELY Y. SANTOS v. JUDGE UBALDINO A. LACUROM CARPIO, J.
The Rules recognize the right of an individual to represent himself in any case in which he is a party. The Rules state that a party may conduct his litigation personally or by aid of an attorney, and that his appearance must be either personal or by a duly authorized member of the Bar.[27] The individual litigant may personally do everything in the progress of the action from commencement to the termination of the litigation.[28] A party's representation on his own behalf is not considered to be a practice of law as "one does not practice law by acting for himself, any more than he practices medicine by rendering first aid to himself."[29]