Resolution dated 26 November 2019 in A.M. No. 19-08-14-SC (Re: The Rules of Procedure for Admiralty Cases [Designation of Pilot Admiralty Courts to Hear, Try, and Decide Admiralty Cases])
The OCA Circular No. 52-2020, issued on February 10, 2020, informs all first and second-level courts about the resolution dated November 26, 2019, regarding the Rules of Procedure for Admiralty Cases. This resolution revokes the previous designation of Special Commercial Courts for admiralty and maritime law cases, while allowing pending cases to continue in those courts. It designates specific first- and second-level courts as pilot Admiralty courts to handle such cases within their respective regions, effective January 1, 2020. The circular emphasizes the importance of adherence to these new guidelines.
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- What is Resolution dated 26 November 2019 in A.M. No. 19-08-14-SC (Re: The Rules of Procedure for Admiralty Cases [Designation of Pilot Admiralty Courts to Hear, Try, and Decide Admiralty Cases]) about?
- The OCA Circular No. 52-2020, issued on February 10, 2020, informs all first and second-level courts about the resolution dated November 26, 2019, regarding the Rules of Procedure for Admiralty Cases. This resolution revokes the previous designation of Special Commercial Courts for admiralty and maritime law cases, while allowing pending cases to continue in those courts. It designates specific first- and second-level courts as pilot Admiralty courts to handle such cases within their respective regions, effective January 1, 2020. The circular emphasizes the importance of adherence to these new guidelines.
- What type of law is OCA Circular No. 52-2020?
- Resolution dated 26 November 2019 in A.M. No. 19-08-14-SC (Re: The Rules of Procedure for Admiralty Cases [Designation of Pilot Admiralty Courts to Hear, Try, and Decide Admiralty Cases]) (OCA Circular No. 52-2020) is a Philippine Supreme Court Issuances enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Resolution dated 26 November 2019 in A.M. No. 19-08-14-SC (Re: The Rules of Procedure for Admiralty Cases [Designation of Pilot Admiralty Courts to Hear, Try, and Decide Admiralty Cases]) enacted?
- Resolution dated 26 November 2019 in A.M. No. 19-08-14-SC (Re: The Rules of Procedure for Admiralty Cases [Designation of Pilot Admiralty Courts to Hear, Try, and Decide Admiralty Cases]) (OCA Circular No. 52-2020) was enacted on Feb 10, 2020.
- What is the citation for Resolution dated 26 November 2019 in A.M. No. 19-08-14-SC (Re: The Rules of Procedure for Admiralty Cases [Designation of Pilot Admiralty Courts to Hear, Try, and Decide Admiralty Cases])?
- Resolution dated 26 November 2019 in A.M. No. 19-08-14-SC (Re: The Rules of Procedure for Admiralty Cases [Designation of Pilot Admiralty Courts to Hear, Try, and Decide Admiralty Cases]), OCA Circular No. 52-2020, Feb 10, 2020 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- OCA Circular No. 52-2020
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Supreme Court Issuances
- Subcategory
- Office of the Court Administrator Circulars
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
February 10, 2020
OCA CIRCULAR NO. 52-2020
| TO | : | All First and Second Level Courts |
| SUBJECT | : | Resolution dated 26 November 2019 in A.M. No. 19-08-14-SC (Re: The Rules of Procedure for Admiralty Cases [Designation of Pilot Admiralty Courts to Hear, Try, and Decide Admiralty Cases]) |
For information, guidance and strict observance, appended herein as Annex "A" is the Resolution dated 26 November 2019 in A.M. No. 19-08-14-SC (Re: The Rules of Procedure for Admiralty Cases [Designation of Pilot Admiralty Courts to Hear, Try, and Decide Admiralty Cases]), the dispositive portion of which reads as:
NOW, THEREFORE, the Court resolves to:
1. REVOKE the designation of the Special Commercial Courts to try and decide cases involving Admiralty and Maritime laws, pursuant to the April 12, 2005 en banc Resolution in A.M. No. 05-4-05-SC (Re: Request for the Designation of Special Courts to Take Cognizance of Cases Involving Admiralty and Maritime Laws), provided that pending admiralty cases and those filed before the effectivity of The Rules of Procedure for Admiralty Cases shall be retained and heard by the Special Commercial Courts having jurisdiction over them; and
2. DESIGNATE the following first- and second-level courts as pilot Admiralty courts to hear, try, and decide Admiralty cases arising within their respective judicial regions:
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PORT |
COURT |
JUDGE |
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Port of Manila |
Br. 37, RTC, Manila |
Hon. Virgilio V. Macaraig |
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Br. 4, MeTC, Manila |
Hon. Eriza P. Pagaling-Zapanta |
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San Fernando International Seaport (Poro Point Freeport Zone) |
Br. 66, RTC, San Fernando City, La Union |
Hon. Victor O. Concepcion |
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Br. 1, MTCC, San Fernando City, La Union |
Hon. Imelda P. Cosalan |
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Port of Subic Bay (Subic Bay Freeport Zone) |
Br. 75, RTC, Olongapo City, Zambales |
Hon. Raymond C. Viray |
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Br. 4, MTCC, Olongapo City, Zambales |
Hon. Esmeralda B. David |
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Port of Cebu |
Br. 85, RTC, Mandaue City |
Hon. Dalisay D. Chavez-Ohdate |
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Br. 3, MTCC, Mandaue City |
Hon. Amy Rose A. Soller-Rellin (sic) Hon. Ivy C. Ruiz-Regis |
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Port of Davao |
Br. 14, RTC, Davao City |
Hon. Jill Rose S. Jaugan-Lo |
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Br. 2, MTCC, Davao City |
Hon. Marie Estrellita S. Tolentino-Rojas |
These shall take effective on January 1, 2020.(emphasis supplied)
(SGD.) JOSE MIDAS P. MARQUEZCourt Administrator
ANNEX A
A.M. No. 19-08-14-SC
Cite This Law
Resolution dated 26 November 2019 in A.M. No. 19-08-14-SC (Re: The Rules of Procedure for Admiralty Cases [Designation of Pilot Admiralty Courts to Hear, Try, and Decide Admiralty Cases]), OCA Circular No. 52-2020, Feb 10, 2020 (Philippines)
Resolution dated 26 November 2019 in A.M. No. 19-08-14-SC (Re: The Rules of Procedure for Admiralty Cases [Designation of Pilot Admiralty Courts to Hear, Try, and Decide Admiralty Cases]), OCA Circular No. 52-2020 (Phil. 2020)
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