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2005-04-27 |
PANGANIBAN, J. |
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| Good moral character is an essential qualification for the privilege to enter into the practice of law. It is equally essential to observe this norm meticulously during the continuance of the practice and the exercise of the privilege.[27] Good moral character includes at least common honesty.[28] No moral qualification for bar membership is more important than truthfulness and candor.[29] The rigorous ethics of the profession places a premium on honesty and condemns duplicitous behavior.[30] Lawyers must be ministers of truth. Hence, they must not mislead the court or allow it to be misled by any artifice. In all their dealings, they are expected to act in good faith.[31] | |||||