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SECOND DIVISION

A.M. No. 361-MJ August 31, 1977

IN RE: JUDGE SABAS QUIJANO OF THE MUNICIPAL COURT OF DA-ANBANTAYAN, CEBU.

CONCEPCION JR., J.: chanrobles virtual law library

Complaint against Judge Sabas Quijano of the Municipal Court of Da-anbantayan, Cebu for alleged irregularity in the performance of his official duties.chanroblesvirtualawlibrarychanrobles virtual law library

The charge, contained in an anonymous letter addressed to the Secretary of Justice, was referred to the NBI Director for the latter to conduct a discreet investigation of the judge.chanroblesvirtualawlibrarychanrobles virtual law library

On February 2, 1977, the NBI Director submitted his final report from which report the conclusion can be drawn that there is no evidence to support the charge against the respondent-judge.¹ chanrobles virtual law library

Besides, the Court has ruled that anonymous complaints should not be entertained. ² Section 32, Article VII of Republic Act No. 2260, in like manner, states that "No complaint against a civil service official or employee should be given due course unless the same is in writing and subscribed and sworn to by the complainant." chanrobles virtual law library

WHEREFORE, the case is hereby dismissed. Let a copy of this resolution be spread on his record.chanroblesvirtualawlibrarychanrobles virtual law library

SO ORDERED.

1 Rollo, pp. 5, 6.chanrobles virtual law library

2 In re: Anonymous Complaint versus Juan Echiverri, Adm. Matter No. 697-CFI, Oct. 30,1975, 67 SCRA 467.