ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 45, March 29, 1967
IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF MUNICIPAL JUDGE RODOLFO S. AZANZA OF MANDAON, MASBATE, FOR RECONSIDERATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 132-A DATED AUGUST 27, 1965
Respondent filed a request for reconsideration on the ground that the penalty meted out to him was too severe for the offenses committed. Upon a careful study of the records of the case, and considering the extent of respondent’s neglect in the performance of his official duties which clearly indicates his unfitness for the bench, I am of the opinion that respondent does not deserve to be returned to the service.
Wherefore, his petition for reconsideration is hereby denied. Considering, however, his length of service in the government, Administrative Order No. 132-A dated August 27, 1965, is hereby modified in the sense that the separation of Mr. Rodolfo Azanza as municipal judge of Mandaon, Masbate, shall be without prejudice to his receiving whatever benefits he may entitled to under the law.
Done in the City of Manila, this 29th day of March, in the year of Our Lord, nineteen hundred and sixty-seven.
By the President:
(Sgd.) RAFAEL M. SALAS
Executive Secretary