The Supreme Court on Wednesday disbarred lawyer Jose Emmanuel "Noli" Eala, commissioner of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA), after the latter was found to have "immorally" maintained sexual relations with a married woman.
In a nine-page per curiam decision, the high tribunal set aside a resolution of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines board of governors dismissing a disbament case against Eala.
Instead, magistrates found that Eala, a married man himself, "showed disrespect for an institution held sacred by the law" and "betrayed his unfitness to be a lawyer."
I really have nothing to say here. Just passing on this news. A victory for conservatism in this country, i guess.
More: Commissioner’s disbarment shakes PBA, surprises execs
Two members of the Philippine Basketball Association board Thursday said that morality is an issue as far as being commissioner of the PBA is concerned.
They were reacting to reports published Thursday about commissioner Noli Eala’s disbarment by the Supreme Court, which declared the former broadcaster guilty of adultery.
“Morality is an issue here because as commissioner, he [Eala] is effectively the face of all 10 PBA teams,” said the first board member, who requested that he not be identified.
“The leader of the PBA should have high integrity.”
Posts
1 comment:
ouch, that's going to hurt isn't it? Eala's always seemed like a character, I don't know, maybe because he looks square yet is in sports-business. hehe. shrug.
Post a Comment