They should be zealous in the defense of their client’s right. But such devotion and zeal should not be at the expense of truth and the administration of justice. They are, first and foremost, officers of the court, bound to exert every effort to assist in the speedy administration of justice.
So Amy called her personal bodyguard Cesar Mendez to stop them from forcibly entering the unit. Jimmy angrily scolded Cesar, who told him that he was merely instructed by Amy. About five to seven armed men also arrived and threatened Cesar, but they left when the responding policemen arrived. After a judicious review of the report of the Investigating Commissioner, the Supreme Court affirmed said recommendation. The SC said that the complaint against Atty. De Leon is mainly based on the affidavit of Cesar and the police report. In said documents, however, the name of Atty. De Leon was not categorically mentioned. Cesar made no declaration as to the alleged intimidation and participation of Atty. De Leon.
The latest incident of confrontation between the Philippines and China was the collision between a Philippine vessel and a Chinese coast guard vessel.