Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability (CPRA)
Section 30. Proceedings initiated before the Supreme Court. - In proceedings initiated by the Supreme Court, or proceedings commenced by complaint filed with the Supreme Court, the Supreme Court may refer the case for investigation, report and recommendation to the Office of the Bar Confidant, or the IBP, or other fact-finding body that is designated or created by the Supreme Court for such purpose. Cases referred to the Office of the Bar Confidant, or other fact finding body, or the IBP shall proceed in the same manner provided in Sections 5 to 29 of this Canon. In any event, the report and recommendation on the investigation shall be reviewed directly by the Supreme Court, which shall take such necessary action on the report and recommendation as may be warranted.