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2014-10-13 |
MENDOZA, J. |
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| The OCA, thus, was correct in finding Garcia and Toriaga both guilty for simple misconduct. Simple misconduct is defined as an unacceptable behavior which transgresses the established rules of conduct for public officers, work-related or not.[42] Although Garcia had committed an impropriety relating to the use of the office lavatory, it was not a license for Toriaga to make such outbursts during office hours and within the office premises. Clearly, both employees failed to live up to the high standards of propriety and decorum expected of employees of the Judiciary.[43] It must be stressed that, as employees connected with the administration of justice, discharge of the most exacting standards of conduct are required of them. | |||||