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2014-09-08 |
PERALTA, J. |
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| The Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officers and Employees (Republic Act No. 6713) sets out a policy towards promoting a high standard of ethical responsibility in the public service. It enjoins those in the government service to extend prompt, courteous and adequate service to the public, and, at all times, to respect the rights of others and refrain from doing acts contrary to law, good morals and good customs, among other ideals.[17] As a public officer, respondent is bound, in the performance of his official duties, to observe courtesy, civility and self-restraint in his dealings with the public.[18] | |||||
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2008-03-12 |
CARPIO, J. |
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| The Court finds So guilty of discourtesy. As a public officer, So is bound, in the performance of his official duties, to observe courtesy, civility, and self-restraint in his dealings with others.[13] However, So demonstrated callousness towards Malaca. That So was merely complying with Fernando's Memorandum did not justify his arrogant gesture. Under Rule XIV, Section 23 of the Civil Service Law and Rules, a first offense of discourtesy, which is a light offense, in the course of one's official duties shall be meted the penalty of reprimand.[14] Accordingly, the Court reprimands So for his disrespectful conduct, considering that this is his first offense. | |||||