Dismissal of APP Cabaron for grave misconduct

Aljo sought legal advice pertaining to bouncing checks issued to her.
APP Cabaron and his wife assured her of legal assistance.
She paid attorney and "Brigida" fees through envelopes containing money.
Later, Brigida convinced Aljo to withdraw the complaint based on allegedly valid checks promised by Clausen.
The promised checks turned out to be fraudulent.
Aljo lent money to Brigida subsequently and sought to collect it later.

Pablo Maningo’s case involved alleged illegal possession of ammunition.
APP Cabaron was assigned for the inquest but did not actively participate.
Brigida influenced the accused relatives to hire a specific lawyer and collected fees for legal acceptance.
Brigida demanded substantial sums to settle the case with the help of APP Cabaron and other prosecutors.
She prompted the fabrication of an affidavit with a police officer as part of the attempted case settlement.

APP Cabaron denied extortion and claimed dismissal of a complaint was based on a legitimate affidavit of desistance.
Claimed patient handling of a demanding complainant and evidence-based case resolution.
The Ombudsman dismissed complaints against APP Cabaron for lack of evidence.
Brigida denied misrepresentation and claimed no extortion, stating monies borrowed were unrelated to exerting influence.

Testimonies of complainants and witnesses were deemed credible and consistent.
Evidence indicated Brigida was regularly present at the prosecutor’s office and involved in imposing fees.
She demanded payment for attorney services and collected additional sums purportedly for APP Cabaron.
APP Cabaron failed to uphold ethical standards expected of public officials.

APP Arturo G. Cabaron was found administratively liable for grave misconduct.
He was dismissed from government service.
All benefits granted to him were forfeited.
He was disqualified from any future government employment.
The decision was adopted and signed by the President through the Executive Secretary on October 4, 2000.