Conduct of Judge-to-Judge Dialogue and Attendance Thereat of Concerned Court Officials and Personnel
The Supreme Court of the Philippines issued Memorandum Order No. 03-07 on January 30, 2007, authorizing a Judge-to-Judge Dialogue scheduled for February 2, 2007, in Zamboanga City. This initiative aims to facilitate discussions among judges and justices from various jurisdictions to share insights and best practices regarding the efficient administration of justice, particularly addressing issues related to case delays. The dialogue will involve key judicial figures, including justices, court administrators, and clerks from both second and first-level courts. Participation is mandatory during official time, emphasizing the importance of collaboration in overcoming judicial challenges.
January 30, 2007
SUPREME COURT MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 03-07
AUTHORIZING THE CONDUCT OF THE JUDGE-TO-JUDGE DIALOGUE AND THE ATTENDANCE THEREAT OF CONCERNED COURT OFFICIALS AND PERSONNEL
WHEREAS, the Supreme Court is implementing a series of dialogues among justices and judges from different jurisdictions and among justices and judges in the Philippine Judiciary to exchange perspectives and lessons on their roles and functions and to share good practices towards the efficient administration of justice;
WHEREAS, the Office of the Court Administrator and judges need a forum to discuss the problems, challenges, and solutions in case delay;
WHEREAS, the Program Management Office, in consultation with the Office of the Court Administrator and with assistance from the American Bar Association-Rule of Law Initiative, will organize a dialogue on "Case Delay: Problems and Solutions";
NOW, THEREFORE, the Court authorizes the conduct of the Judge-to-Judge Dialogue on February 2, 2007, 8:30a.m. to 5:00p.m. at Garden Orchid Hotel in Zamboanga City.
The following justices and court officials are authorized to attend and participate in the dialogue:
| Resource Persons | ||
| 1. | Hon. Antonio T. Carpio | Associate Justice, Supreme Court |
| 2. | Hon. Christopher O. Lock | Court Administrator |
| 3. | Hon. Reuben P. De La Cruz | Deputy Court Administrator |
| 4. | Hon. Lelu Contreras | RTC Catanduanes |
| 5. | Hon. Jesus C. Carbon, Jr. | Zamboanga City — RTC Br. 16 |
| 6. | Hon. Juan Gabriel H. Alano | Basilan — MCTC |
| Participants | ||
| Second Level Courts | ||
| 7. | Hon. Gregorio V. Dela Peña III | Zamboanga City — RTC Br. 12 |
| 8. | Hon. Eric D. Elumba | Zamboanga City — RTC Br. 13 |
| 9. | Hon. Reynerio G. Estacio | Zamboanga City — RTC Br. 14 |
| 10. | Hon. Peter V. Eisma | Zamboanga City — RTC Br. 15 |
| 11. | Hon. Tibing A. Asaali | Zamboanga City — RTC Br. 17 |
| 12. | Hon. Reinerio Abraham B. Ramas | Pagadian City — RTC Br. 18 |
| 13. | Hon. Aniceto B. Galon, Jr. | Pagadian City — RTC Br. 20 |
| 14. | Hon. Rolando L. Goan | Pagadian City — RTC Br. 21 |
| 15. | Hon. Harun B. Ismael | Pagadian City — RTC Br. 22 |
| 16. | Hon. Loreto C. Quinto | Molave, Zamboanga del Sur — RTC Br. 23 |
| 17. | Hon. Edilberto G. Absin | San Miguel, Zamboanga del Sur — RTC |
| Br. 29 | ||
| 18. | Hon. Reubin Lo. Maraon | Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay — RTC Br. 24 |
| 19. | Hon. Hipolito P. Bael, Jr. | Dipolog City — RTC Br. 6 |
| 20. | Hon. Soledad A. Acaylar | Dipolog City — RTC Br. 7 |
| 21. | Hon. Porferio E. Mah | Dipolog City — RTC Br. 8 |
| 22. | Hon. Yolinda C. Bautista | Dipolog City — RTC Br. 9 |
| 23. | Hon. Chandler O. Ruiz | Dipolog City — RTC Br. 10 |
| 24. | Hon. Leo Jay T. Principe | Isabela City, Basilan — RTC Br. 1 |
| 25. | Hon. Danilo M. Bucoy | Isabela City, Basilan — RTC Br. 2 |
| First Level Courts | ||
| 26. | Hon. Nancy B. Cuaresma | Zamboanga City — MTCC Br. 1 |
| 27. | Hon. Manuel T. Sabillo | Zamboanga City — MTCC Br. 2 |
| 28. | Hon. Abdul-Wahid M. Alpha | Zamboanga City — MTCC Br. 3 |
| 29. | Hon. Catherine C. Fabian | Zamboanga City — MTCC Br. 4 |
| 30. | Hon. Alandrex M. Betoya | Pagadian City — MTCC Br. 1 |
| 31. | Hon. Vicente B. Tecson | Aurora, Zamboanga del Sur — MTC |
| 32. | Hon. Mary Ann Real Jamero | Molave, Zamboanga del Sur — MTC |
| 33. | Hon. Jimminador J. Mijares, Jr. | Alicia, Zamboanga Sibugay — MTC |
| 34. | Hon. Nemesio S. Cañete | Buug, Zamboanga Sibugay — MTC |
| 35. | Hon. Jose A. Bersales | San Miguel-Dinas-Lapuyan, Zamboanga del |
| Sur — MCTC | ||
| 36. | Hon. Oscar S. Cabarron | Kumalarang-Lake Wood, Zamboanga del |
| Sur — MCTC | ||
| 37. | Hon. Rio C. Achas | R. Magsaysay-Midsalip-Sominot, |
| Zamboanga del Sur - MCTC | ||
| 38. | Hon. Arthur L. Ventura | Naga-Titay, Zamboanga Sibugay — MCTC |
| Clerks of Court | ||
| 39. | Atty. Brithner G. Amelda, Clerk of Court | Zamboanga City — RTC Br. 16 |
| 40. | Atty. Nimfa C. Padao, Clerk of Court | Zamboanga City — RTC Br. 12 |
| 41. | Atty. Maricel B. Lahi, Clerk of Court | Zamboanga City — RTC Br. 13 |
| 42. | Atty. Eva Aireen N. Monteza, Clerk of Court | Zamboanga City — RTC Br. 15 |
| 43. | Mr. Oscar T. Luelo, Officer-in-Charge | Zamboanga City — RTC Br. 16 |
| 44. | Ms. Rosalina O. Manzo, Clerk of Court | Zamboanga City — MTCC Br. 1 |
| 45. | Ms. Maria Lourdes B. Bañez, Clerk of Court | Zamboanga City — MTCC Br. 2 |
| 46. | Ms. Ma. Lourdes A. Bitas, Clerk of Court | Zamboanga City — MTCC Br. 3 |
| 47. | Ms. Julie Elago, Clerk of Court | Zamboanga City — MTCC Br. 4 |
| 48. | Atty. Amada Socorro Lou C. Plaza | Zamboanga City — Office of Clerk of |
| Court, RTC | ||
| 49. | Ms. Prescila R. Cornella | Zamboanga City — RTC Br. 17 |
| Program Management Office | ||
| 50. | Ms. Evelyn Toledo-Dumdum, Judicial Reform Program Administrator | |
| 51. | John Paul P. Galang (ABA-Rule of Law Initiative Focal Person) | |
| Support Staff (from PMO) | ||
| 52. | Henry B. Mandocdoc (IT Support) | |
| 53. | Eden E. Violango (Administrative Support) |
Participation in the Dialogue shall be on official time. Above-named participants are requested to give priority to this undertaking. HCSEIT
Manila, 30 January 2007.
(SGD.) REYNATO S. PUNOChief Justice