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    211. CELFRED P. FLORES, A.M. No. MTJ-03-1499 Petitioner, [Formerly A.M.

    OCA IPI
    No. 02-1310-MTJ] - versus - JUDGE RODOLFO B. GARCIA, Respondent.
    FACTS:
    This involves a verified Letter-Complaint by Flores against Judge Garcia for oppression,
    grave misconduct, and violations of the Code of Judicial Conduct and the Code of Judicial
    Ethics.
    Flores, herein petitioner, complained of two incidents. In the first incident, he alleged that
    Judge Garcia boxed and hit him on the face and threatened to shoot him. While on the second
    incident, respondent judge allegedly pointed a finger at Flores, ordered him to get out of the
    courtroom and hit him at the back part of his head as he was about to leave the courtroom in the
    presence of court personnel and litigants. Flores also alleged that Judge Garcia shouted saying
    that he could have shot him had he brought his revolver with him that day.
    ISSUE:
    WON respondent judge should be held guilty of gross misconduct as a judge.
    HELD:
    The subsequent reconciliation of the parties to an administrative proceeding does not strip
    the court of its jurisdiction to hear the administrative case until its resolution. It merely
    obliterates the personal injury of the parties and does not extend to erase the offense that may
    have been committed against the public service.
    .
    From the foregoing circumstances, Judge Garcia had acted in wanton disregard of the
    exacting standards of conduct attached to his position as a magistrate. Judicial office
    circumscribes the personal conduct of a judge and imposes a number of restrictions thereon
    which he must pay for accepting and occupying an exalted position in the administration of
    justice.[25] His personal behavior, not only upon the bench but also in everyday life, should be
    above reproach and free from the appearance of impropriety.
    Prescinding from the foregoing, we uphold the imposition of a fine of P20,500.00 as
    recommended by the Office of the Court Administrator.

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