A.C. No. 6116 August 1, 2012. ENGR. GILBERT TUMBOKON, Complainant, ATTY. MARIANO R. PEFIANCO, Respondent. Before the Court is an administrative complaint for disbarment filed by complainant Engr. Gilbert Tumbokon against respondent Atty. Mariano R. Pefianco for grave dishonesty, gross misconduct constituting deceit and grossly immoral conduct.[A.C. No. 4748. August 4, 2000] VICTORIA V. RADJAIE, complainant, vs. ATTY. JOSE O. ALOVERA, respondent. DECISION PER CURIAM: Atty. Jose O. Alovera, former Presiding Judge of the Regional Trial Court of Roxas City, Branch 17, faces disbarment for having penned a Decision [1] dated January 30, 1995 long after his retirement from the Judiciary on January 31, 1995 which ultimately divested ...It held that: (a) the series of exchanges between the parties, such as the visits for advice and guidance at respondent's office, as well as the telephone calls and text exchanges between complainant and respondent; and (6) respondent’s drafting and preparation of the position paper and instructions to file the same before the office of the ...As nouns the difference between correspondent and respondent. is that correspondent is someone who or something which corresponds while respondent is person who …ALEJANDRO ESTRADA, complainant, vs. SOLEDAD S. ESCRITOR, respondent. PUNO, J.: The case at bar takes us to a most difficult area of constitutional law where man stands accountable to an authority higher than the state. To be held on balance are the state's interest and the respondent's religious freedom.This case is an offshoot of the administrative Complaint 1 filed by Tomas P. Tan, Jr. (complainant) against Atty. Haide V. Gumba (respondent), and for which respondent was suspended from the practice of law for six months. The issues now ripe for resolution are: a) whether respondent disobeyed a lawful order of the Court by not abiding by the ...1 Answer. Sorted by: 8. Defendant is normally used as the opposing party to a plaintiff, in a civil cause of action. It also refers to the accused in a criminal matter. …The complainant argues that the resolution issued by the Secretary of Justice directing the withdrawal of the information against him exonerated him from all charges, thereby warranting his immediate release from detention, was a proper basis for bringing the complaint for disbarment against the respondents upon learning that they had filed the ...After a data breach, one U.S. company did everything right. I cover a lot of data breaches. From inadvertent exposures to data-exfiltrating hacks, I’ve seen it all. But not every data breach is the same. How a company responds to a data bre...28 Jul 2017 ... The respondent can be either the plaintiff or the defendant from the court, as either party can appeal the decision thereby making ...Remedial action: after investigation the Commissioner finds the complaint is upheld but agrees remedial action with the respondent and complainant. 4. Sanction: ...Before this Court is a Verified Complaint for Disbarment 1 docketed as CBD Case No. 14-4396 filed by complainant AA Total Learning Center for Young Achievers, Inc. (AA), represented by Loyda L. Reyes (Reyes) against respondent Atty. Patrick A. Caronan (Caronan) for violation of the Code of Professional Responsibility. The complainant, again through Vanessa, received from the respondent a copy of the certificate of finality dated September 26, 2003 signed by one Jacinto C. Danao of the RTC (Branch 4). [9] Believing that the documents were authentic, the complainant used the purported decision and certificate of finality in applying for the renewal of her ...Remedial action: after investigation the Commissioner finds the complaint is upheld but agrees remedial action with the respondent and complainant. 4. Sanction: ...Before us is a complaint for disbarment [1] filed by Arty. Mylene S. Yumul-Espina (complainant) against Atty. Benedicto D. Tabaquero (respondent) before the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP). Complainant charged respondent with violating Canon 1 [2] of the Code of Professional Responsibility (CPR), specifically Rules 1.01, [3] 1.02 [4 ...Respondant. Respondant is an incorrect spelling of Respondent. In law, a respondent is a person against whom a petition is filed. The respondent is required to appear in court. In psychology, a respondent is an individual whose behavior is being observed. The respondent's reactions were noted during the experiment.In his Answer, [8] respondent denied complainant's allegation that he misrepresented that complainant was willing to sell the property in the amount of P350,000.00, since he was duly armed with an SPA to enter into a compromise agreement, and the price of P350,000.00 was the actual price paid by the complainant to the owner of the property. Respondent filed an Answer with Impleader (Motion to Dismiss and Counterclaims) 3 claiming that Atty. Emmanuel A. Jocson, complainant's legal counsel, also played an important part in imputing the malicious, defamatory, and fabricated charges against him. Respondent also pointed out that the complaint had no certification against forum shopping ...The court adopted the findings of the IBP on unethical conduct of the respondent whereby it found the respondent to have encroached on the professional practice of complainant, violating Rule 2.03 of the CPR which provides: Rule 2.03. A lawyer shall not do or permit to be done any act designed primarily to solicit legal business.Respondent then prepared an adverse claim for her, among others. Subsequently, Atty. Gille borrowed P300,000.00 from Michelle. As a collateral, Atty. Gille gave Michelle a copy of Transfer Certificate of Title (TCT) No. N-272977 which allegedly covered a 1,000-square meter land situated in Quezon City worth P20 Million and a check postdated ...Respondent's Defense. According to respondent, the complainant knew that he was in the government service from the very start. In fact, he first met the complainant when he was still a district attorney in the Citizen's Legal Assistance Office (predecessor of PAO) of Biñan, Laguna and was assigned as counsel for the complainant's daughter. 6Before the Court is a Counter-Complaint1 filed by complainant (Ret.) Judge Virgilio Alpajora (Complainant) against respondent Atty. Ronaldo Antonio V. Calayan (Respondent), which originated from an administrative complaint filed by the latter against the former before the Office of the Court Administrator (OCA) for ignorance of the law and/or ...Before the Court is a complaint for disbarment [1] filed on June 30, 2014 by Dr. Basilio Malvar (complainant) against Atty. Cora Jane P. Baleros (respondent) for acts amounting to grave misconduct consisting of falsification of public document, violation of Administrative Matter No. 02-8-13-SC or the 2004 Rules on Notarial Practice (Notarial Rules) and the …3 Jan 2013 ... Is "complainant" the same as "complainer"? In my point of view, "complainant" is the person who makes a formal complaint in court while ...Linked numbers below refer to the DS numbers of the cases concerned. Place your mouse over the link to see the title of the dispute; click to go to the page for that dispute. Lower on this page there are tables of which country/territory complained against which, and which country/territory has been complained against by which.For the Court's resolution is a verified complaint/affidavit [1] dated March 1, 2006 filed before the Court by complainant Atty. Herminio Harry L. Roque, Jr. (complainant) against respondent Atty. Rizal P. Balbin (respondent) praying that the latter be subjected to disciplinary action for his alleged unprofessional conduct. The Facts Complainant alleged that he was the plaintiff's …To bolster this claim, respondent pointed out that the complaint filed by complainant against Ms. Koa for estafa and violation of B.P. Blg. 22 was based not on the demand letter he drafted but on the demand letter prepared by Atty. Manuel A. Año. Respondent contended that he is a close friend of the opposing parties in the criminal cases. Noun. ( wikipedia reporter ) ( en noun ) Agent noun of report; someone or something that reports. A journalist who investigates, edits and reports news stories for newspapers, …The perjury case with P20,000,000.00 damages filed by respondent against herein complainant is an act done contrary to justice, honesty, modesty and good morals. The filing of perjury case with P20,000,000.00 damages against respondent is intended merely to harass, to injure, and oppress the complainant; Respondent likewise failed to use temperate and respectful language in his pleading against complainant. In his Comment in Special Proceeding Case No. Q-95-23334 before RTC-QC Branch 77, respondent averred that Rufina collected "BILLIONS OF PESOS" in rent which were "DISSIPATED ON HER GAMBLING VICES."This is a Complaint [1] filed by Rosalie P. Domingo (complainant) against Atty. Jorge C. Sacdalan (respondent) before the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) Commission on Bar Discipline (Commission) for violations of the Code of Professional Responsibility (Code).Complainant prays that disciplinary action be taken against respondent and to return …JULY 9, 2018. A.C. No. 8962. JILDO A. GUBATON, Complainant vs. ATTY. AUGUSTUS SERAFIN D.AMADOR, Respondent. D E C I S I O N. PERLAS-BERNABE, J.: This administrative case arose from an affidavit-complaint 1 for disbarment filed by complainant Jildo A. Gubaton (complainant) against respondent Atty. Augustus Serafin D. Amador …In his Answer, [8] respondent denied complainant's allegation that he misrepresented that complainant was willing to sell the property in the amount of P350,000.00, since he was duly armed with an SPA to enter into a compromise agreement, and the price of P350,000.00 was the actual price paid by the complainant to the owner of the property.Before us is a complaint [1] dated May 2, 2001 filed by Clarita J. Samala (complainant) against Atty. Luciano D. Valencia (respondent) for Disbarment on the following grounds: (a) serving on two separate occasions as counsel for contending parties; (b) knowingly misleading the court by submitting false documentary evidence; (c) initiating numerous cases in exchange for …Plaintiff: The term “plaintiff” refers to the party who initiates a legal action, commonly known as the “complainant” or the “petitioner.” In a civil lawsuit, the plaintiff is the individual or entity that brings a claim against another party, seeking a legal remedy or compensation for damages suffered. Respondent said he was willing to reimburse complainant to show his good faith and “to erase the suspicion that respondent intentionally spent the amount for his own use and benefit.” [4] Acting on the complaint, the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) Commission on Bar Discipline scheduled a hearing on September 24, 2001.Before us is a Complaint for Disbarment 1 filed by Adelfa Properties, Inc. (now Fine Properties, Inc.), as represented by Ma. Nalen Rosero-Galang, against respondent Atty. Restituto Mendoza (Atty. Mendoza), for allegedly violating the Lawyer's Oath and Canons 15, 17, 18, 21, and Rule 21.02 of the Code of Professional Responsibility (CPR). The facts are as follows:If you have chronic back or neck pain that hasn’t responded to conventional treatments, it may be time to find a spine surgeon. The right spine surgeon will let you know if surgery is appropriate for your situation. Here’s a guide to help y...Before the Court is a Counter-Complaint1 filed by complainant (Ret.) Judge Virgilio Alpajora (Complainant) against respondent Atty. Ronaldo Antonio V. Calayan (Respondent), which originated from an administrative complaint filed by the latter against the former before the Office of the Court Administrator (OCA) for ignorance of the law and/or ...Before this Court is a Verified Complaint-Affidavit 1 for Disbarment filed before the Office of the Bar Confidant (OBC) against Atty. Manuel N. Camacho (respondent) for violating Rules 10.01, 11.03, 13.01 and 19.01 of the Code of Professional Responsibility (Code) in bribing, attempting to influence complainant, and disrespecting court officers. The AntecedentsA.C. No. 6705 March 31, 2006. RUTHIE LIM-SANTIAGO, Complainant, vs. ATTY. CARLOS B. SAGUCIO, Respondent. D E C I S I O N. CARPIO, J.: The Case. This is a disbarment complaint against Atty. Carlos B. Sagucio for violating Rule 15.03 of the Code of Professional Responsibility and for defying the prohibition against private practice of law while working as government …SUPREME COURT Manila. THIRD DIVISION. A.C. No. 7399 August 25, 2009. ANTERO J. POBRE, Complainant, vs. Sen. MIRIAM DEFENSOR-SANTIAGO, Respondent. D E C I S I O N. VELASCO, JR., J.: In his sworn letter/complaint dated December 22, 2006, with enclosures, Antero J. Pobre invites the Court’s attention to the following excerpts of …This petition was consolidated with A.C. No. 5299 per the Court’s Resolution dated March 4, 2003. In a Resolution dated March 26, 2003, the parties were required to manifest whether or not they were willing to submit the case for resolution on the basis of the pleadings. 10 Complainant filed his Manifestation on April 25, 2003, stating that ...It held that: (a) the series of exchanges between the parties, such as the visits for advice and guidance at respondent's office, as well as the telephone calls and text exchanges between complainant and respondent; and (6) respondent’s drafting and preparation of the position paper and instructions to file the same before the office of the ...On September 15, 1997, complainant received from respondent’s secretary respondent’s August 26, 1997 letter addressed to a certain "SPO2 Bautista/warrant officer" requesting that the issuance of the warrant of arrest against complainant and her husband be held in abeyance pending the ongoing negotiations between them and his clients, the ...Adm. Case No. 5094 August 6, 2002. NOEMI ARANDIA, complainant, vs. ATTY. ERMANDO MAGALONG, respondent. R E S O L U T I O N. KAPUNAN, J.: On July 16, 1999, complainant Noemi Arandia filed with this Court a complaint-affidavit charging respondent Atty. Ermando Magalong of violating the Code of Professional Responsibility for making threats against her and her husband in connection with ... A.C. No. 9925 September 17, 2014. ATTY. RONALDO E. RENTA, Respondent. Before us is a complaint 1 for disbarment filed by Mariano R. Cristobal against Atty. Ronaldo E. Renta. The facts are not disputed. Complainant engaged the services of Renta Pe & Associates Law Office for the filing of a "petition for recognition for the minors Codie Darnell ... Complainant made several demands, the last being a formal letter [4] sent on September 25, 2002; [5] however, respondent still failed and refused to pay his debt without justifiable reason. Consequently, complainant instituted a case for seven counts of violation of B.P. Blg. 22 against the respondent before the Municipal Trial Court of Sta. Maria, Bulacan. [6]In lang=en terms the difference between respondent and claimant. is that respondent is person who answers for the defendant in a case before a court. In some legal systems, when one appeals a criminal case, one names the original court as defendant, but the state is the respondent while claimant is the party who initiates a lawsuit before a court.Complainant is a resident of Bacoor, Cavite, while respondent's place of work is in Las Piñas City. Quite obviously, the sudden spark of "moral conscience" on the part of complainant Alejandro Estrada was stage-managed by an "unseen hand" against whom respondent had earlier filed an administrative complaint; hitting back, in other words.For the reasons that the complainant is already dead, that complainant had not completed his chore of submitting proof in support of his charges against the respondent, and that the respondent is already a centenarian long retired from the practice of the legal profession, it is hereby recommended that this case against respondent Atty. Crispin ...Before the Court is the verified affidavit-complaint [1] of Pacita Caalim-Verzonilla seeking the disbarment of respondent Atty. Victoriano G. Pascua for allegedly falsifying a public document and evading the payment of correct taxes through the use of falsified documents.Car accidents are an unfortunate reality of our daily lives. They can cause serious injuries, property damage, and even fatalities. When an accident occurs, the first responders and law enforcement agencies need to act fast to provide medic...A respondent is the individual or entity that responds to a claim. Often refers to a pre-suit claim. What is an Applicant? An Applicant is the party that opens a case at the local Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) office by filing an application for adjudication of a Workers' Compensation claimA.C. No. 6705 March 31, 2006. RUTHIE LIM-SANTIAGO, Complainant, vs. ATTY. CARLOS B. SAGUCIO, Respondent. D E C I S I O N. CARPIO, J.: The Case. This is a disbarment complaint against Atty. Carlos B. Sagucio for violating Rule 15.03 of the Code of Professional Responsibility and for defying the prohibition against private practice of law …Atty. Nora M. Saludares, Complainant and Atty. Reynaldo Saludares, respondent were married on. February 7, 1987. However, despite being lawfully married, respondent admitted to having an affair with a. former classmate in high school. During a family recollection in April of 2014, respondent confessed having.Catu vs. Rellosa, AC No. 5738. A. No. 5738 February 19, 2008. WILFREDO M. CATU, complainant, vs. ATTY. VICENTE G. RELLOSA, respondent. FACTS: Complainant Wilfredo M. Catu is a co-owner of a lot and the building erected in Manila. One of the units that was owned by Elizabeth C Diaz-Catu and Antonio Pastor were contested by the …Sulley Muntari was given a yellow card for dissent during an Italian league game, after he complained about persistent abuse from fans. Sulley Muntari, one of Ghana’s biggest soccer stars who plays in one of Europe’s top soccer leagues, is ...Parties include plaintiff (person filing suit), defendant (person sued or charged with a crime), petitioner (files a petition asking for a court ruling), respondent (usually in opposition to a petition or an appeal), cross-complainant (a defendant who sues someone else in the same lawsuit), or cross-defendant (a person sued by a cross-complainant).ALEXANDER PADILLA, complainant, vs. THE HON. ... 1987, a clear indication of malice and ill-will of the complainant to subject respondent to harassment, humiliation and vindictiveness; that his decision, of which he submits a copy (Annex A) as part of his Answer, is based on "fundamental principles and the foundation of rights and justice" and ...Under the University's Title IX Policy, you are referred to as a respondent because an individual, referred to as the complainant, has filed a formal complaint ...On September 15, 1997, complainant received from respondent’s secretary respondent’s August 26, 1997 letter addressed to a certain "SPO2 Bautista/warrant officer" requesting that the issuance of the warrant of arrest against complainant and her husband be held in abeyance pending the ongoing negotiations between them and his clients, the ...July 12, 2016. A.C. No. 11316. PATRICK A. CARONAN, Complainant vs. RICHARD A. CARONAN a.k.a. "ATTY. PATRICK A. CARONAN," Respondent. D E C I S I O N. PER CURIAM: For the Court's resolution is the Complaint-Affidavit1 filed by complainant Patrick A. Caronan (complainant), before the Commission on Bar Discipline (CBD) of the …A.C. No. 6296 November 22, 2005. ATTY. EVELYN J. MAGNO, Complainant, vs. ATTY. OLIVIA VELASCO-JACOBA, Respondent. R E S O L U T I O N. GARCIA, J.: In her sworn complaint, as endorsed by the President of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP), Nueva Ecija Chapter, Atty. Evelyn J. Magno charged Atty. Olivia Velasco-Jacoba, a …A complainant is the party who makes the complaint in a legal action or proceeding, or one who complains. See synonyms, examples, history and related words of complainant.ALEXANDER PADILLA, complainant, vs. THE HON. BALTAZAR R. DIZON, Presiding Judge of the Regional Trial Court of Pasay City, Branch 113, respondent. A. No. 3086. ... Fai is not held criminally liable. Then Commissioner of Customs, Alexander Padilla, filed an administrative complaint against respondent Judge Baltazar on August, 1987.[1] See Answer, Rollo at 23-29. [2] It was allegedly in this case that the complainant communicated to respondent his desire to bribe the members of the review committee of the Department of Justice where the case was pending evaluation and eventually also the prosecutor and judge who would handle the case when filed in court. [3] Hoyas vs. State, (Fla App D3) …Note: A Complainantt is the term used to describe the person who makes a complaint to the Human Rights and Diversity Officer (HRDO) about a breach of the Sexual Violence …Respondent filed an Answer with Impleader (Motion to Dismiss and Counterclaims) 3 claiming that Atty. Emmanuel A. Jocson, complainant's legal counsel, also played an important part in imputing the malicious, defamatory, and fabricated charges against him. Respondent also pointed out that the complaint had no certification against forum shopping ... violation of Rule 140 of the Revised Rules of Court and the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices. Act (Republic Act No. 3019). The complaint alleged that Lucila Tan was the private complainant in Criminal Case. No. 59440 and Criminal Case No. 66120, both entitled People of the Philippines vs.EN BANC [A.C. No. 12079. November 10, 2020.] EDUARDO B. MANALANG, complainant, vs. ATTY. CRISTINA BENOSA BUENDIA, respondent. RESOLUTION PER CURIAM p : Before us is a disbarment complaint against Atty. Cristina Benosa Buendia (Atty. Buendia) for allegedly deceiving complainant Eduardo B. Manalang (Manalang) in connection …[1] See Answer, Rollo at 23-29. [2] It was allegedly in this case that the complainant communicated to respondent his desire to bribe the members of the review committee of the Department of Justice where the case was pending evaluation and eventually also the prosecutor and judge who would handle the case when filed in court. [3] Hoyas vs. State, (Fla App D3) …This petition was consolidated with A.C. No. 5299 per the Court’s Resolution dated March 4, 2003. In a Resolution dated March 26, 2003, the parties were required to manifest whether or not they were willing to submit the case for resolution on the basis of the pleadings. 10 Complainant filed his Manifestation on April 25, 2003, stating that ...TOMAS P. TAN, JR., complainant, vs. ATTY. HAIDE V. GUMBA, respondent. A. No. 9000, SPECIAL FIRST DIVISION, January 10, 2018, DEL CASTILLO, J. It is common sense that when the Court orders the suspension of a lawyer from the practice of law, the lawyer must desist from performing all functions which require the application of legal knowledge within the period of his or her suspension. [A.C. No. 10952. January 26, 2016.] ENGEL PAUL ACA , complainant, vs. ATTY. RONALDO P. SALVADO , respondent. DECISION. PER CURIAM : p. This …In some areas of law, such as domestic relations, the person filing the complaint is the petitioner , and the person against whom the case is filed is the respondent. The complaint states the plaintiff's version of the facts, the legal theory under which the case is brought (negligence, for example), and asks for certain damages or other relief ...This bar matter refers to the complaint filed by Enrique Javier de Zuzuarregui (complainant) before the Office of the Bar Confidant (OBC) against Anthony de Zuzuarregui …The court adopted the findings of the IBP on unethical conduct of the respondent whereby it found the respondent to have encroached on the professional practice of complainant, violating Rule 2.03 of the CPR which provides: Rule 2.03. A lawyer shall not do or permit to be done any act designed primarily to solicit legal business.WINSTON BRIAN CHIA LAO AND CHRISTOPHER TROY CHIA LAO, RESPONDENTS; G.R. No. 207075, February 10, 2020 - REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, REPRESENTED BY THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON NATURALIZATION (SCN), PETITIONERS, v. JON NICHOLAS CHIA LAO, RESPONDENT.SUPREME COURT Manila. EN BANC. Adm. Case No. 1424 October 15, 1991. ISMAELA DIMAGIBA, complainant, vs. ATTY. JOSE MONTALVO, JR., respondent. PER CURIAM: This is a complaint filed by Ismaela Dimagiba against Atty. Jose Montalvo for Malpractice, for stretching to almost a half a century a litigation arising from the probate of a will of the late …A respondent is the party that is being sued or facing a legal claim. In other words, they are the party that is being accused of causing harm or injury to the claimant. In a civil lawsuit, the respondent is often referred to as the defendant.A.C. No. 3056 August 16, 1991. ATTY. VICENTE C. RENOMERON respondent. This complaint for disbarment is related to the administrative case which complainant Attorney Fernando T. Collantes, house counsel for V & G Better Homes Subdivision, Inc. (V & G for short), filed against Attorney Vicente C. Renomeron, Register of Deeds of Tacloban City, for ...FELIPE D. LAUREL,[*] COMPLAINANT, VS. REYMELIO M. DELUTE, RESPONDENT. D E C I S I O N PER CURIAM: Before the Court is an Affidavit-Complaint1 filed by complainant Felipe D. Laurel (complainant) against respondent Reymelio M. Delute (respondent), seeking that the latter be disbarred for misleading and deceiving his own client. The FactsMARJORIE F. SAMANIEGO, complainant, vs. ATTY.ANDREW V. FERRER, respondent.A. No. 7022, June 18, 2008. SUMMARY: For resolution is the Complaint of Marjorie F. Samaniego against respondent Atty. Andrew V. Ferrer for immorality, abandonment and willful refusal to give support to their daughter, filed before the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP). FACTS: …The perjury case with P20,000,000.00 damages filed by respondent against herein complainant is an act done contrary to justice, honesty, modesty and good morals. The filing of perjury case with P20,000,000.00 damages against respondent is intended merely to harass, to injure, and oppress the complainant;This prompted complainant to file the instant administrative complaint against res, This is an administrative case filed by complainant Jocelyn I, 2 Des 2022 ... But both in civil and criminal cases, the p, MARIANO S. MACIAS, COMPLAINANT, VS. ATTY. ALANIXON A. SELDA, RESPONDENT. DECISION. PUNO, J.: ... When respondent execut, [A.C. No. 4748. August 4, 2000] VICTORIA V. RADJAIE, complainant, vs. ATTY. JOSE O, This is an administrative complaint for disbarment led by compla, SECOND DIVISION. A. C. No. 5398. December 3, 2002. ANTONIO A. ALCANTARA, complainan, In a Complaint [1] filed by Jose Antonio G. Gabucan (co, Complainant Samson Sindon charged respondent Raphiel Alzate,, 27 Nov 2020 ... In the case of Malabika Bhattacharjee vs. Inte, When you’re sick or injured, your body may respond by, The Case In CBD 15-4821, Myriam Tan-Te Seng charged , A.M. No. 1625. Republic of the Philippines SUPREME CO, Here are some tips: Research and understand the difference be, RET. JUDGE VIRGILIO ALPAJORA , complainant, vs. ATTY. RONALDO, Article VI – RIGHTS OF THE RESPONDENT AND COMPLAINANT · The , Respondant. Respondant is an incorrect spelling of Respondent, A.C. No. 6705 March 31, 2006. RUTHIE LIM-SANTIAGO, Com.