Suspension of Atty. Narciso L. Santiago from the practice of law
On February 12, 1988, the Supreme Court issued Circular No. 5-88 regarding the suspension of Atty. Narciso L. Santiago from the practice of law. This suspension was a result of his failure to submit a comment on an affidavit-complaint in Administrative Case No. 2931, titled "Ponciano A. Roberto, Jr. vs. Atty. Narciso L. Santiago." The suspension is effective immediately and will remain in place until Atty. Santiago complies with the Court's requirements. The resolution emphasizes the importance of adherence to procedural obligations by members of the Bar.
February 12, 1988
SUPREME COURT CIRCULAR NO. 5-88
| TO | : | The Court of Appeals, Sandiganbayan, Court of Tax Appeals, Regional Trial Courts in the National Capital Region and Metropolitan Trial Courts in Metro Manila |
| SUBJECT | : | Suspension of Atty. Narciso L. Santiago from the practice of law |
For the information and guidance of all concerned, quoted hereunder is the Resolution of the Third Division of the Court, dated February 3, 1988, in Administrative Case No. 2931, entitled "Ponciano A. Roberto, Jr. vs. Atty. Narciso L. Santiago."
"Administrative Case No. 2931. (Ponciano A. Roberto, Jr. vs. Atty. Narciso L. Santiago). It appearing that Atty. Narciso L. Santiago, the respondent, has not yet filed his comment on the affidavit-complaint, the Court Resolved to SUSPEND Atty. Narciso L. Santiago as member of the Bar effective immediately and continuing until he complies with the resolution requiring said respondent to file his comment." casia
February 12, 1988.
(SGD.) CLAUDIO TEEHANKEE Chief Justice