We
have previously ruled that an ocular inspection without notice to nor presence
of the parties is highly improper. Good and noble intentions notwithstanding, Judge Dacanay’s
actuations gave an
appearance of impropriety. His behavior diminished public confidence in
the integrity and impartiality of the judiciary.
Judge Dacanay’s
ocular inspection without
notice to the
parties constitutes conduct prejudicial to the best interest of the
service, in violation of Canon 4
of the New
Code of Judicial
Conduct for the Philippine
Judiciary.
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