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Abiog vs. Cañete Digest
Abiog vs. Cañete Digest
Abiog vs. Cañete Digest
Cañete (2018)
SUMMARY: Judge Cañete was fined for residing in her chambers and the extension of her chambers.
DOCTRINE: The Halls of Justice must strictly be used for official functions only.
FACTS: Complainant charged Judge Cañete with staying and residing at her chambers and the
extension of her chambers which was constructed under her direct supervision utilizing the same as
her living and residential quarters, and from time to time her families' and her visitors' living and
residential quarters, with the Municipal Government paying their electric bills and water bills.
ISSUES:
NOTES: Cañete GUILTY of violating SC Administrative Circular No. 3-92 and is hereby ordered to pay a FINE
of P11,000.00