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    Tiong vs. Florendo

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    The document discusses a case between Atty Florendo and Elpidio Tiong. Atty Florendo was engaged as the legal counsel and administrator for Elpidio Tiong and his wife Elena Tiong. Elpidio Tiong later suspected and confirmed that Atty Florendo was having an illicit affair with Elena Tiong. Even though Atty Florendo and Elena Tiong signed an affidavit admitting to the relationship, Elpidio Tiong still filed a disbarment case against Atty Florendo. The case ruled that Atty Florendo should still be disbarred despite the signed affidavit.

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    The document discusses a case between Atty Florendo and Elpidio Tiong. Atty Florendo was engaged as the legal counsel and administrator for Elpidio Tiong and his wife Elena Tiong. Elpidio Tiong later suspected and confirmed that Atty Florendo was having an illicit affair with Elena Tiong. Even though Atty Florendo and Elena Tiong signed an affidavit admitting to the relationship, Elpidio Tiong still filed a disbarment case against Atty Florendo. The case ruled that Atty Florendo should still be disbarred despite the signed affidavit.

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    The document discusses a case between Atty Florendo and Elpidio Tiong. Atty Florendo was engaged as the legal counsel and administrator for Elpidio Tiong and his wife Elena Tiong. Elpidio Tiong later suspected and confirmed that Atty Florendo was having an illicit affair with Elena Tiong. Even though Atty Florendo and Elena Tiong signed an affidavit admitting to the relationship, Elpidio Tiong still filed a disbarment case against Atty Florendo. The case ruled that Atty Florendo should still be disbarred despite the signed affidavit.

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    Tiong vs. Florendo

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    The document discusses a case between Atty Florendo and Elpidio Tiong. Atty Florendo was engaged as the legal counsel and administrator for Elpidio Tiong and his wife Elena Tiong. Elpidio Tiong later suspected and confirmed that Atty Florendo was having an illicit affair with Elena Tiong. Even though Atty Florendo and Elena Tiong signed an affidavit admitting to the relationship, Elpidio Tiong still filed a disbarment case against Atty Florendo. The case ruled that Atty Florendo should still be disbarred despite the signed affidavit.

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    TIONG VS.

    FLORENDO

    FACTS: In 1991, Atty Florendo was engaged as both as the legal counsel and administrator of business for
    Elpidio P. Tiong, an American Citizen, and his wife, Ma. Elena T. Tiong. However, in 1993, Elpidio Tiong started
    suspecting Atty Florendo to be having illicit affair with his wife. Such was then confirmed in May 13, 1995. Elena
    Tiong initially denied the accusation but later admitted the same. On May 15, 1995, Atty Florendo and Elena Tiong
    executed and signed an affidavit attesting to their illicit relationship and seeking their respective spouses'
    forgiveness.

    Even with the signed affidavit, Elpidio Tion still filed for a disbarment case in court against Atty Florendo,
    which was later referred to the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) for investigation and decision. The case was
    ruled against Atty Florendo and provided for suspension of one year from the practice law. A motion for
    reconsideration was then filed by Atty Florendo contending that the signed affidavit back on May 15, 1995 is
    sufficient to warrant the dismissal of the present disbarment case against respondent for gross immoral conduct

    ISSUE: Whether or not Atty Florendo should still be disbarred even with the presentation of the signed affidavit
    evidencing his pardon?

    RULING: Yes. Atty Florendo should still be disbarred. Under Canon 7.03 “A lawyer shall not engage in
    conduct that adversely reflects on his fitness to practice law, nor shall he, whether in public or private life, behave in
    a scandalous manner to the discredit of the legal profession”, with such it should be noted that possession of good
    moral character is not only a condition for admission to the Bar but is a continuing requirement to maintain one’s
    good standing in the legal profession . It is the duty of law practitioners to observe the highest degree of morality in
    order to safeguard the integrity of the Bar. Consequently, any errant behavior on the part of a lawyer, be it in his
    public or private activities, which tends to show him deficient in moral character, honesty, probity, or good
    demeanor, is sufficient to warrant his suspension or disbarment.

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