Extension of the Deadlines for the Filing of Any and All Pleadings and Other Court Submissions with the Supreme Court in Light of Super Typhoon Odette
On December 20, 2021, the Supreme Court of the Philippines issued Administrative Circular No. 102-2021 in response to the severe impact of Super Typhoon Odette on various regions, including Bicol, Palawan, the Visayas, and Mindanao. The Circular suspends the filing of all pleadings and court submissions with the Supreme Court from December 20, 2021, to January 3, 2022. Additionally, the deadlines for submissions that were due during this period have been extended by seven calendar days, starting from January 4, 2022. This measure aims to accommodate those affected by the typhoon and ensure compliance among judges, court personnel, and litigants.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Supreme Court Administrative Circular No. 102-2021
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Supreme Court Issuances
- Subcategory
- Administrative Circulars
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
December 20, 2021
SUPREME COURT ADMINISTRATIVE CIRCULAR NO. 102-2021
| TO | : | All Concerned Judges, Court Personnel, Lawyers, Party Litigants, and Court Users |
| RE | : | Extension of the Deadlines for the Filing of Any and All Pleadings and Other Court Submissions with the Supreme Court in Light of Super Typhoon Odette |
In light of the onslaught of super typhoon Odette that adversely affected practically all of the provinces and cities in Bicol, Palawan, the Visayas and Mindanao causing severe and extensive damage to government infrastructure including halls of justice and private property as well as power and communication services, the filing of any and all pleadings and other court submissions with the Supreme Court are SUSPENDED from December 20, 2021 to January 3, 2022.
The filing periods of any and all pleadings and other court submissions that fell due or would fall due during the said period are hereby EXTENDED for seven (7) calendar days counted from January 4, 2022.
For the guidance and compliance of all concerned.
Manila, Philippines, December 20, 2021.
(SGD.) ALEXANDER G. GESMUNDOChief Justice
Cite This Law
Extension of the Deadlines for the Filing of Any and All Pleadings and Other Court Submissions with the Supreme Court in Light of Super Typhoon Odette, Supreme Court Administrative Circular No. 102-2021, Dec 20, 2021 (Philippines)
Extension of the Deadlines for the Filing of Any and All Pleadings and Other Court Submissions with the Supreme Court in Light of Super Typhoon Odette, Supreme Court Administrative Circular No. 102-2021 (Phil. 2021)
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