Code of Judicial Conduct / Ethics
SECTION 28. Immediately executory nature. - Decisions or resolutions pronouncing the respondent's administrative liability are immediately executory in nature. The respondent, upon receipt of such decision or resolution, shall immediately serve the penalty indicated therein. In case of suspension, the respondent shall formally manifest to the Supreme Court that the suspension has started within five calendar days upon receipt of the decision or resolution.
Upon completion of service of the penalty of suspension and issuance of the Certification of Completion, the respondent shall be allowed to resume service. The presiding justice of the Court of Appeals, Sandiganbayan, or the Court of Tax Appeals, or the executive judge where the respondent is assigned or stationed, in case of the first- and second- level courts, shall issue the certification with no delay. The certification shall be submitted to the Supreme Court.
Upon issuance of such certification, the respondent shall automatically resume service as a judge, unless sooner retired, resigned or otherwise separated from the service.