Professional Documents
Culture Documents
1 INSTITUTIONALIZATION OF THE
PHILIPPINE JUDICIAL ACADEMY
A. History 1
B. Vision 3
C. Mission 3
D. Philosophy and Objectives 4
E. Logo 5
2 ORGANIZATIONAL
STRUCTURE
A. Board of Trustees 7
B. Academic Council 7
C. Corps of Professors 9
D. Executive Offices 9
E. Academic Offices 10
F. Philippine Mediation Center Office 11
G. Support Offices 12
H. Organizational Chart 15
3 PROGRAMS
AND COURSES
A. Core Programs 18
1. Pre-Judicature Program . . . . . . . . . . 18
2. Judicial Career Enhancement Program .. . 19
Contents 3. Orientation Seminar-Workshop
for Executive Judges
and Vice Executive Judges . . . . . 19
4. Orientation Seminar-Workshop
for Newly Appointed Judges . . . . . . 19
5. Orientation Seminar-Workshop
for Newly Appointed Clerks of Court . . 20
6. Continuing Legal Education
for Court Attorneys . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
B. Development Program for Court Personnel 21
C. Special Focus Programs 21
D. Alternative Dispute Resolution Programs 23
E. Convention-Seminars 26
F. Program for Quasi-Judicial Agencies 28
G. Discussion Sessions/Roundtable Discussions 28
H. Special Lectures 30
I. International Conferences 34
4 RESEARCH
AND PUBLICATIONS
A. Research 36
B. Publications 36
5 THE PHILJA
TRAINING CENTER
38
6 APPENDICES
A. Charters 40
1. Republic Act No. 8557 . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE PHILIPPINE JUDICIAL ACADEMY,
DEFINING ITS POWERS AND FUNCTIONS, APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
2. Administrative Order No. 35-96 . . . . . 45
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PHILIPPINE J UDICIAL ACADEMY
(PHILJA)
3. Administrative Order No. 33-2008 . . . 48
DEFINING THE ORGANIZATION, POWER AND FUNCTIONS OF
THE PHILIPPINE MEDIATION CENTER OFFICE AND MEDIATION
CENTER UNITS
4. Administrative Order No. 102-2009 . . . 56
DEFINING THE ORGANIZATION, POWER AND FUNCTIONS OF
THE P HILIPPINE J UDICIAL A CADEMY T RAINING C ENTER
(PHILJA T RAINING C ENTER ), T AGAYTAY C ITY
B. Issuances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
1. Administrative Circular No. 6 . . . . . . . 62
CONTINUING JUDICIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM
2. Administrative Circular No. 11-96 . . . . 65
INCLUSION OF PHILIPPINE JUDICIAL ACADEMY (PHILJA)
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN CONVENTIONS OF JUDGES
3. Administrative Circular No. 12-96 . . . . 66
CONTINUING JUDICIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM
4. Administrative Circular No. 13-96 . . . . 67
INCLUSION OF PHILIPPINE JUDICIAL ACADEMY (PHILJA)
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN CONVENTIONS OF JUDGES
AND COURT PERSONNEL
5. Administrative Circular No. 6-98 . . . . . 68
CONTINUING JUDICIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM
6. Administrative Matter No. 99-7-02-SC . . 69
INCLUSION OF QUASI-JUDICIAL AGENCIES IN THE
CONTINUING PROGRAM OF THE PHILJA
Contents
7. Administrative Circular No. 99-7-07-SC . . 70
RESOLUTION PRESCRIBING GUIDELINES FOR QUALIFYING FOR
JUDICIAL OFFICE
8. Administrative Circular No. 57-2003 . . . 75
DELINEATING THE TRAINING FUNCTIONS OF THE PHILIPPINE
J UDICIAL A CADEMY , THE O FFICE OF THE C OURT
ADMINISTRATOR, THE EMPLOYEE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
D IVISION , OFFICE OF A DMINISTRATIVE S ERVICES , THE
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT OFFICE, THE COURT OF APPEALS,
THE S ANDIGANBAYAN AND THE COURT OF TAX APPEALS
A. HISTORY
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call for PHILJAs continuing competence and relevance in judicial
education as it advances to the 21st century. He succeeded Justice
Ameurfina A. Melencio Herrera who was at the helm of the
Academy for 13 productive years.
B. VISION
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E. LOGO
The TORCH
stands for learning, and
the light that allows all
judges and court personnel
to benefit from the book of
knowledge.
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The DATE
indicates the establishment
of PHILJA on March 12,
1996, by virtue
of Administrative Order
No. 35-96 of the
Supreme Court.
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2
ORGANIZATIONAL
STRUCTURE
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At present, the Academy has fourteen (14) curricular
departments, each of which is headed by a Chairperson, with a Vice
Chair and three Members. This is without prejudice to such other
department/s that PHILJA may subsequently form.
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C. CORPS OF PROFESSORS
D. EXECUTIVE OFFICES
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The Vice Chancellor performs the duties and functions of
the Chancellor in the latters absence; assists the Chancellor
in managing and supervising the day-to-day activities of the
Academy, specifically, but not limited to, administrative and
financial matters; assists in the planning, implementation and
evaluation of all PHILJA educational programs.
E. ACADEMIC OFFICES
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to improve resource generation and mobilization of training
programs, research and development. It is composed of three
divisions: Research and Development, Publications, and Linkages.
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G. SUPPORT OFFICES
1. Administrative Office
The Administrative Office is headed by the Chief of Office
for Administration who oversees the implementation of the
functions of three divisions:
2. Finance Office
(per Revised A.M. No. 01-1-04-SC-PHILJA, September 23, 2008)
The Finance Office, headed by a Chief of Office with
appropriate academic qualifications, is responsible for the
formulation, allocation, administration and accounting of the
Academys budget and sources of financing and other resources.
It is composed of the following divisions:
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. Bookkeeping Section, records and accounts financial
transactions of the Academy; and gathers, analyzes, and
interprets relative financial data.
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H. ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
BOARD OF TRUSTEES 1
1
Office of the CHANCELLOR
Consultants
1
Office of the
VICE CHANCELLOR
1
Office of the
1. ACADEMIC COUNCIL EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
2. DEPARTMENT CHAIRPERSONS
3. CORPS OF PROFESSORS
1
FACULTY
1
ADMINISTRATIVE FINANCE 2 ACADEMIC 2 RESEARCH, 1 PHILIPPINE 3 PHILJA
4
OFFICE OFFICE AFFAIRS OFFICE PUBLICATIONS, MEDIATION TRAINING
& LINKAGES CENTER OFFICE CENTER
OFFICE OFFICE
1 1
Corporate Budget 2 (PTC, Tagaytay City)
Planning Division Division Court Personnel Research and 1 Mediation
3
Education Division Development Planning
Division & Research 4
Information 2
2 Operations
Budget Division
Systems Division Utilization 1 2 Division
Section Research
Judicial Education Section
Division 3
2 Mediation 4
Administrative 1 Planning & Library
2 Resource
Engineering,
Division Monitoring Section IT & General
Section 1 Management Services
Division Division
1 Programming
Publications 1
Human
Resource 2 &
Management Accounting Division
Section
Division Monitoring 3 4
Division Security
Mediation Services
1 2 Linkages 1 Education, Division
Property
& Bookkeeping Division Training &
Supply Section Section Monitoring
Division
Banks &
2
Accounts
Reconciliation
Section
Cash 2
Division
2
Collection/
Remittance
Section
2
Disbursement/
Releasing
Section
Legend:
1. A.M. No. 01-1-04-SC-PHILJA Re Clarifying and Strengthening the Organizational Structure
and Administrative Setup of the Philippine Judicial Academy, February 24, 2004
2. Revised A.M. No. 01-1-04-SC-PHILJA Re Further Clarifying and Strengthening the
Organizational Structure and Administrative Setup of the Philippine Judicial Academy,
September 23, 2008
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PROGRAMS
AND COURSES
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A. CORE PROGRAMS
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the names of PJP participants who successfully completed
the program, together with the ratings obtained.
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induction activities. Actual observation of court trials is
done by sitting in with an Executive Judge or a senior Judge
in the conduct of judicial proceedings in order to familiarize
a newly appointed judge with the skills of adjudication and
administration. Both programs are prerequisites to the
performance of judicial functions.
Election Laws
Commercial and Banking Laws
Law and Economics
Court Management and Case Flow Management
Labor Justice
Indigenous Peoples Rights Act (IPRA)
Womens and Childrens Rights
Environmental Law
Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law
New Laws and Jurisprudence
Supreme Court Issuances
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D. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ADR) PROGRAMS
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Establishment of Units Prior to the establishment of PMC-
CAM Units, PMC-MCAM Units, and PMC-ACM Units, PHILJA
and PMCO conduct the following series of trainings,
programs and activities:
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Thereafter, the performance of the trainee Mediators
is evaluated by the PMC ExeCom for recommendation
to the BOT and SC En Banc for their accreditation as
Mediators for a period of two years.
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specialized forms of mediation, such as in the field of
environmental, commercial, and agrarian laws. It also
gives importance to the drafting of curricula for the
training of mediators among indigenous peoples.
E. CONVENTION-SEMINARS
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The following court-accredited associations hold their
convention-seminars in partnership with PHILJA:
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Sheriffs Confederation of the Philippines (SCOPHIL) a
biennial convention for all Sheriffs of First and Second Level
Courts.
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H. SPECIAL LECTURES
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include the lecture series in its
annual activities, beginning with
the Distinguished Lectures,
Series of 2007. The year 2008
featured timely and significant
lectures on constitutional law,
on judicial administration of
cases involving indigenous
peoples, on the metes and
bounds of Philippine Territory,
on customary international
humanitarian law, and on
command responsibility. These
were delivered by the Chief
Justice of the Supreme Court of
Spain, a Judge of the New Zealand High Court, a former
Philippine Permanent Representative to the United Nations,
the head of the Customary International Humanitarian Law
Project of the International Committee of the Red Cross
(ICRC), and the former president of the International
Criminal Court for the former Yugoslavia.
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2. The Founding Chancellor Emeritus Ameurfina A. Melencio
Herrera Award for the Most Outstanding Professorial Lecturer
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3. The METROBANK FOUNDATION, INC. Professorial Chair
Lecture
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I. INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES
In 2008, in collaboration
with the Embassy of Italy
in Manila, PHILJA
successfully conducted the
International Conference
on the International
Criminal Court which
brought together expert
lecturers and staunch
advocates of human rights
for high-level discussions
on upholding humanity
through the
implementation of
international humanitarian
law.
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In October 2011, PHILJA hosted the Fourth Hague Conference
on Private International Law (HCCH), Conference de la Haye de Droit
International Priv, Asia Pacific Regional Conference, in partnership
with the DFA-Office of Legal Affairs and the UP Law CenterInstitute
of International Legal Studies. The conference provided a venue
for the representatives from 23 countries to discuss the latest work
of the HCCH and to exchange information and experiences relating
to the implementation of certain Hague Conventions, such as the
Intercountry Adoption Convention, the Apostille Convention, the
Service Convention, and the International Child Protection
Convention.
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RESEARCH
AND PUBLICATIONS
A. RESEARCH
B. PUBLICATIONS
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PHILJA Fax/Electronic Alerts, a monthly publication that
features recent Administrative Circulars and Resolutions
promulgated by the Supreme Court, as well as decisions in
selected administrative cases.
PHILJA Annual Report, a year-end report detailing the
Academys performance, prevailing issues and concerns, and
targets.
PHILJA also maintains the PHILJA website <http://
philja.judiciary.gov.ph> that contains information on the Academy
including its selected publications, Fax Alerts, updates and advance
information on PHILJA training activities and other events.
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THE PHILJA
TRAINING CENTER
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APPENDICES
A. CHARTERS
Republic of the Philippines
Congress of the Philippines
Metro Manila
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SEC. 5. The Academy shall have a Governing Board to be known as the
Board of Trustees, composed of the Chief Justice of the Supreme
Court as ex officio Chairman; the Senior Associate Justice of the
Supreme Court as ex officio Vice Chairman; the Chancellor of the
Academy, the Presiding Justices of the Court of Appeals and the
Sandiganbayan, the Court Administrator, the President of the Philippine
Judges Association, and the President of the Philippine Association
of Law Schools, as ex officio members; and a Judge of a First Level
Court, as appointive member, who shall have served as such for at
least five years and has taught in a reputable law school for the same
number of years.
The appointive member shall be appointed by the Supreme Court
and shall serve for a term of one calendar year, and may be reappointed
for another term.
The ex officio members of the Board of Trustees shall serve as
such for the duration of their incumbency in their respective offices.
All members shall serve without compensation, but shall be
entitled to reasonable honoraria/allowance for the performance of
their duties.
SEC. 6. The Executive Officials of the Academy shall be composed of a
Chancellor, a V ice Chancellor and an Executive Secretary, to be
appointed by the Supreme Court for a term of two years and without
prejudice to subsequent reappointments. The Chancellor and Vice
Chancellor shall have as requisite qualifications, unless otherwise
provided by the Supreme Court, meritorious service as member of
a collegiate appellate court for at least five years, or as Regional Trial
Court Judge for at least 10 years and, in all these instances,
meritorious service as teacher of law in a reputable law school for at
least five years.
The Executive Secretary shall have the same requisite qualifications
and the same compensation as a Regional Trial Court Judge. He or
she shall serve on a full-time basis and shall be the ex officio Recorder-
Secretary of the Board of Trustees.
The incumbent Executive Officials of the Academy who were duly
appointed by the Supreme Court and qualified as such shall continue
in their respective positions until the expiration of their initial terms,
without prejudice to their reappointment as provided in this section.
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The Chancellor shall have the compensation and privileges of
an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.
The Vice Chancellor shall have the compensation and privileges
of an Associate Justice of the Court of Appeals.
For purposes of retirement privileges, seniority, and other benefits,
service of the Executive Officials in the Academy shall be considered
as service in the Judiciary, except in cases not allowed by law.
The Executive Officials of the Academy shall not engage in the
private practice of any profession.
SEC. 7. The Academy shall be staffed by a Corps of Professorial
Lecturers. A Lecturer shall be nominated by any member of the Board
of Trustees. Upon a majority vote of the Board, the nomination shall
be submitted to the Supreme Court for approval and formal
appointment for a term of two years without prejudice to subsequent
reappointments.
SEC. 8. The academic courses and the publication of a Judicial Journal
and other legal writings shall be determined by the Chancellor in
consultation with the Corps of Professorial Lecturers and approved
by the Board of Trustees.
SEC. 9. The criteria for the selection and admission of participants shall
be determined by the Chancellor in consultation with the Corps of
Professorial Lecturers and approved by the Board of Trustees.
SEC. 10. As soon as PHILJA shall have been fully organized with the
composition of its Corps of Professorial Lecturers and other personnel,
only participants who have completed the programs prescribed by
the Academy and have satisfactorily complied with all the
requirements incident thereto may be appointed or promoted to any
position or vacancy in the Judiciary.
SEC. 11. The PHILJA may enter into consortium agreements with
educational and training institutions for the development and
implementation of programs for orientation, career development and
continuing judicial education: Provided, That the honoraria,
allowances, and other emoluments of personnel from the institutions
involved with the consortium agreements shall not be taken from the
funds of the PHILJA.
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SEC. 12. All conventions of judges and court personnel shall include
pertinent Academy educational programs under such rules and
requirements as the Academy may prescribe.
SEC. 13. All income, legacies, gifts and donations for the benefit of the
Academy or for its support or maintenance shall be exempt from the
payment of all forms of taxes, donors and donees taxes, fees, income
tax, real estate, assessments and other charges of the government,
its branches and subdivisions.
SEC. 14. All legacies, gifts and donations to the Academy established
under this law shall constitute a special fund to be known as the Judicial
Academy Fund. This fund shall be administered and disbursed by the
Board of Trustees of the Academy exclusively for the purposes of this
Act.
SEC. 15. All properties, real or personal, now pertaining to the Academy,
shall be deemed automatically transferred to the Academy established
herein upon the effectivity of this Act, unless otherwise provided in
the original deed of conveyance, donation, grant or transfer.
SEC. 16. The amount necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act,
including the operation, maintenance and improvement of the
Academy, shall be included in the General Appropriations Act for 1999
and every year thereafter under the program of the Supreme Court
of the Philippines.
SEC. 17. If any of the sections or provisions of this Act is adjudged
invalid, all its other provisions not affected thereby shall remain in
force.
SEC. 18. All laws, rules and regulations that may be inconsistent with
the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or amended accordingly.
SEC. 19. This Act shall take effect 15 days after its complete publication
in the Official Gazette or in at least two newspapers of general
circulation, whichever comes earlier.
Approved.
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This Act, which originated from the Senate, was finally passed by
the Senate and the House of Representatives on February 19, 1998.
Approved:
February 26, 1998.
(Sgd.) FIDEL V. RAMOS
President of the Philippines
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Republic of the Philippines
Supreme Court
Manila
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years and has taught in a reputable law school for the same number
of years, as appointive member.
The appointive member chosen and designated by the Supreme
Court shall serve for a term of one calendar year, and may be
reappointed for another term.
The ex officio members of the Governing Board shall serve as such
for the duration of their incumbency in their respective offices.
SEC. 4. Executive Officials. The Executive Officials of the Academy
shall be composed of a Chancellor, a Vice Chancellor and an Executive
Secretary, to be appointed by the Supreme Court for a term of two
years with no limit to subsequent extension or reappointment.
For purposes of retirement privileges, seniority, and other benefits,
service of the Executive Officials in the Academy may be considered
by the Supreme Court as service in the Judiciary, except in cases
prohibited by law.
a. The Chancellor shall have the compensation of an Associate
Justice of the Supreme Court.
b. The V ice Chancellor shall have the compensation of an
Associate Justice of the Court of Appeals.
c. The Chancellor and the V ice Chancellor shall have as
requisite qualifications, unless otherwise provided by the
Supreme Court, meritorious service as member of a collegiate
appellate court for at least five years, or as Regional Trial
Court Judge for at least 10 years, and, in all these instances,
meritorious service as teacher of law in a reputable law school
for at least five years.
d. The Executive Secretary shall have the same requisite
qualifications and the same compensation as a Regional Trial
Court Judge. He or she shall serve on a full time basis and
shall be the ex officio Recorder-Secretary of the Governing
Board.
e. The Executive Officials may not engage in the private practice
of any profession.
SEC. 5. Corps of Professors. The Academy shall be staffed by a Corps
of Professors. The professors shall be nominated by any member of
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the Governing Board, which nomination shall be submitted upon a
majority vote of the Board to the Supreme Court for approval and
formal appointment for a term of two years.
SEC. 6. Courses and Publications. The academic courses and the
publication of a Judicial Journal and other legal writings shall be
determined by the Chancellor in consultation with the Corps of
Professors and approved by the Governing Board.
SEC. 7. Classification of Participation. The bases for the classification
of seminar participation shall be length of service, place of assignment,
age of the participants, subject matter and similar logical criteria.
SEC. 8. Graduates. The graduates of the Academy shall be issued
certificates of attendance with coded serial numbers.
The Judicial and Bar Council is expected to give preference to
graduates of the Academy in its nominations for appointment to and
promotion in the Judiciary, all other requisite standards being equal.
SEC. 9. Funding. The Academy shall be funded: (a) by budgetary
sources; (b) from the Supreme Court budgetary allocation for
conferences, seminars, and educational training of justices, judges,
and other officials and employees of the Judiciary; and (c) from other
sources.
SEC. 10. Site. The Academy shall be located in Tagaytay City.
SEC. 11. Existing Programs. All existing programs for orientation,
career development and continuing judicial education being
undertaken by the Court through the Office of the Court Administrator
are hereby assigned to the Philippine Judicial Academy (PHILJA) which
shall coordinate with the Institute of Judicial Administration of the
University of the Philippines whenever necessary or appropriate.
S EC .12. Effectivity. This Administrative Order shall take effect
immediately.
March 12, 1996.
(Sgd.) NARVASA, CJ, PADILLA, REGALADO, DAVIDE, Jr., ROMERO,
BELLOSILLO, MELO, PUNO, VITUG, KAPUNAN, MENDOZA, FRANCISCO,
HERMOSISIMA, Jr., PANGANIBAN, JJ.
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Republic of the Philippines
Supreme Court
Manila
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NOW, THEREFORE
The Supreme Court of the Philippines and the Philippine Judicial
Academy hereby formally organize the Philippine Mediation Center
Office and Mediation Center Units, as follows:
SECTION 1. The Philippine Mediation Center Office
The Philippine Mediation Center Office shall primarily be responsible
for the expansion, development, implementation, monitoring and
sustainability of SC ADR mechanisms, namely, Court-Annexed
Mediation (CAM), Appellate Court Mediation (ACM), Judicial Dispute
Resolution (JDR), Mobile Court-Annexed Mediation (MCAM), and
eventually Court-Annexed Arbitration (CAA) and other Alternative
Dispute Resolution mechanisms, as well as the organization of PMC
Units as it may deem necessary throughout the country. It shall be
under the operational control and supervision of PHILJA, in
coordination with the Office of the Court Administrator, through the
Executive Judges.
SEC. 2. Organizational Structure
The Philippine Mediation Center Office shall be composed of:
A. Executive Committee The powers and authority of the PMC
Office shall be vested in and exercised by an Executive Committee
composed of the PHILJA Chancellor as Chairperson and eight
members composed of four regular members who shall be
recommended by PHILJA, nominated by the PHILJA Board of
Trustees and appointed by the Supreme Court; and four ex officio
members, namely, the Court Administrator, the Vice Chancellor,
the PHILJA Chief of Office for PMC, and the Chair of the PHILJA
ADR Department, all of whom are entitled to vote.
The term of the regular members of the PMC Office Executive
Committee shall be for two years subject to renewal upon
recommendation by PHILJA to the Board of Trustees and the
approval of the Supreme Court. The Chairperson and the members
of the PMC Office Executive Committee shall be entitled to
reasonable expense allowances for attending committee meetings
in accordance with rates provided by the Supreme Court.
B. PHILJA Chief of Office for PMC The Philippine Mediation Center
Office shall have a PHILJA Chief of Office for PMC who shall be
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appointed by the Court, upon recommendation of PHILJA, for a
term of two years without prejudice to subsequent
reappointment.
He must be a member of the Philippine Bar for at least 10
years and must have extensive experience in ADR of not less than
five years. He shall receive the same compensation and benefits
as an Associate Justice of the Court of Appeals.
For purposes of retirement privileges, seniority, and other
benefits, service of the PHILJA Chief of Office for PMC shall be
considered as service in the Judiciary, except as may otherwise be
provided by law.
C. PHILJA Assistant Chief of Office for PMC The PHILJA Assistant
Chief of Office for PMC shall be appointed by the Court upon
recommendation of PHILJA.
He must be a member of the Philippine Bar for at least three
years. He must have extensive work experience in management
and at least three years experience in ADR. He shall receive
compensation and benefits equal to that of a Supreme Court
official with Salary Grade 28.
D. Central Office The PMC Office shall be composed of the following
divisions:
1. Mediation Planning and Research Division
2. Mediation Resource Management Division
3. Mediation Education, Training and Monitoring Division
The employees to be assigned to these divisions shall be those
listed in Section 10 of A.M. No. 01-1-04-SC-PHILJA, effective June
15, 2004, including the positions of SC Chief Judicial Staff Officer,
Supervising Judicial Staff Officer, Judicial Staff Officer IV, Training
Specialist III, Computer Programmer II, two items of Training
Specialist II, two items of Training Specialist I, two items of Training
Assistant I and Judicial Staff Employee II of the Mediation
Education and Management Division, and PHILJA Attorney IV,
PHILJA Attorney II, Judicial Staff Officer V, Judicial Staff Officer III,
Legal Researcher II, Computer Operator II and Judicial Staff
Employee II of the Court Administration Reforms Division; and
PHILJA Attorney IV, PHILJA Attorney II, Judicial Staff Officer VI,
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Judicial Staff Officer V, Computer Operator III, Judicial Staff
Assistant III, Computer Operator II, and Judicial Staff Employee II
of the Reforms Linkages Division, from the Judicial Reforms Office.
E. Mediation Center Units Unless otherwise provided by the
Executive Committee, the Center shall be composed of the
following units:
1. Court-Annexed Mediation (CAM) The unit shall consist of a
Mediation Staff Officer V, a Mediation Staff Assistant II, a
Mediation Aide, and accredited mediators assigned thereat.
2. Appellate Court Mediation (ACM) The unit shall consist of a
Mediation Staff Officer VI, a Mediation Staff Officer IV, a
Mediation Staff Assistant II, a Mediation Aide, and accredited
mediators assigned thereat.
3. Judicial Dispute Resolution (JDR) The unit shall consist of a
Mediation Staff Officer V, a Mediation Staff Assistant II, and a
Mediation Aide.
4. Mobile Court-Annexed Mediation (MCAM) The unit shall
consist of a Mediation Staff Officer V, a Mediation Staff
Assistant II, a Mediation Aide, and accredited mediators
assigned thereat.
The qualifications, training, and accreditation of mediators
shall be governed by existing rules and relevant issuances of the
Supreme Court and related laws.
PMC Units shall preferably be located in a Hall of Justice or
Bulwagan ng Katarungan, or such other places close to said Halls.
Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, accredited
mediators are not employees of PHILJA and the PMC Office.
The Organizational Chart of the PMC Office is appended hereto
for ready reference.
SEC. 3. Powers and Functions
The PMC Office shall exercise the following powers and functions in
order to accomplish its mandate under A.M. 01-10-5-SC-PHILJA:
A. Develop and promulgate rules and regulations that it may deem
necessary subject to the approval of the Supreme Court, upon
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recommendation of the Executive Committee and the PHILJA
Board of Trustees;
B. Implement in coordination with the Office of the Court
Administrator, rules and policies of the Supreme Court on ADR
mechanisms, namely, Court-Annexed Mediation (CAM), Appellate
Court Mediation (ACM), Judicial Dispute Resolution (JDR), Mobile
Court-Annexed Mediation (MCAM), and eventually Court-Annexed
Arbitration (CAA) and other Alternative Dispute Resolution
mechanisms;
C. Establish such PMC Units as may be necessary;
D. Provide a system for the recruitment, screening, training and
accreditation of Mediators;
E. Monitor and evaluate the performance of Mediators, such as, in
settling disputes and in observing the Code of Ethical Standards
for Mediators, upgrade their mediation skills and oversee their
further development. Such evaluation shall be the basis for the
renewal of their accreditation as Mediators;
F. Provide a grievance mechanism and procedure for addressing
complaints against Mediators and PMC Office Unit Staff;
G. Promote and sustain the programs and activities of Court-Annexed
Mediation (CAM), Appellate Court Mediation (ACM), Judicial
Dispute Resolution (JDR), Mobile Court-Annexed Mediation
(MCAM), and eventually Court-Annexed Arbitration (CAA) and
other Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanisms;
H. Call on any government agency, office instrumentality,
commission or council to render such assistance as may be
necessary for the efficient performance of its functions; and
I. Exercise such other functions necessary in furtherance of its
mandate.
SEC. 4. Preparation and Submission of Monthly Reports
The Mediation Staff Officer V of each PMC Unit shall be responsible
for the preparation and timely submission to the PMC Central Office,
through the PHILJA Assistant Chief of Office for PMC, of the Monthly
Reports on the Status of Mediation Cases and such other reports as
may be required, furnishing copies thereof PHILJA and OCA.
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SEC. 5. PMC Office Funds
The Mediation Fees collected and collectible pursuant to Section 9,
Rule 141, as amended, of the Rules of Court, and all income therefrom
shall constitute a special fund to be known as the SC-PHILJA-PMC
Mediation Trust Fund which shall be administered and disbursed in
accordance with guidelines set by court issuances, for purposes
enumerated in Section 9, Rule 141 of the Revised Rules of Court.
All revenues of the PMC Office from sources other than the
mediation fees above shall form part of its Special ADR Fund (SAF)
which shall be administered and disbursed by PHILJA in accordance
with the existing guidelines approved by the Supreme Court.
SEC. 6. Technical Assistance
The Philippine Mediation Center Office may propose to PHILJA and
the Supreme Court the entry into agreements with appropriate and
qualified organizations or individuals for technical assistance which
PMC Office may need for its development and improvement.
SEC. 7. Definition of Terms
The following terms shall be defined as:
(a) Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) The provision of an
alternative system for settling disputes between two or more
parties, which operates independently of, or, as an adjunct to the
judicial litigation system, through the intervention of a qualified
person or persons trained to intercede in, facilitate and coordinate
the interaction of the disputants in a settlement process.
(b) Mediation A process whereby an impartial third person called a
mediator facilitates communication and negotiation between
parties for the purpose of assisting them reach a voluntary
agreement regarding their dispute. In mediation, decision-making
authority rests with the parties.
(c) Mediator An impartial person who assists in the resolution of a
dispute. The role of a mediator includes, but is not limited to,
assisting the parties in identifying issues, fostering joint problem-
solving, and exploring options for settlement.
(d) Court-Annexed Mediation (CAM) A mediation process conducted
under the auspices of the Court.
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(e) Appellate Court Mediation (ACM) A mediation program in the
Court of Appeals (CA), corollary to Court-Annexed Mediation in
the lower courts. It provides a conciliatory approach in conflict
resolution. Through ACM, the CA promotes a paradigm shift in
the resolution of disputes from rights-based (judicial) to an
interest based (mediation) process to amicably settle appeals.
(e) Judicial Dispute Resolution (JDR) A process whereby the judge
(called the JDR Judge) employs conciliation, mediation or early
neutral evaluation in order to settle a case at the pre-trial stage.
In the event the JDR fails, then another judge (called the trial judge)
shall proceed to hear and decide the case.
(f) Mobile Court-Annexed Mediation (MCAM) A form of Court-
Annexed Mediation whereby mediation proceedings are
conducted in a mobile court deployed in an area for a certain
period.
(g) Court-Annexed Arbitration (CAA) A voluntary dispute resolution
conducted with the assistance of the court in which one or more
arbitrators appointed in accordance with the Arbitration Clause
and as agreed upon by the parties, resolve a dispute by rendering
an award.
SEC. 8. Other Funding
The Philippine Judicial Academy (PHILJA) may receive from the PMC
Office, funds in the form of grants or donations, coming from foreign
or local institutions or individuals, for the promotion and development
of Court-Annexed Mediation and other ADR mechanisms, as approved
by the Court.
SEC. 9. Staffing Pattern
The staffing pattern of the Philippine Mediation Center Office shall
include the following positions to perform the functions of the new
office and its divisions:
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SEC. 10. Effectivity
This Administrative Order shall take effect immediately.
Manila, February 12, 2008
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Supreme Court
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personnel, lawyers, and aspirants to judicial posts. It shall be under
the operational control and supervision of PHILJA through the PTC-
ExeCom.
SEC. 2. Organizational Structure The PHILJA Training Center (PTC)
shall be composed of:
A. The PTC-Executive Committee the administration of the affairs
of the PTC shall be vested in and exercised by the Executive
Committee, composed of the PHILJA Chancellor, as Chair, and
Founding Chancellor Emeritus, as Co-Chair, and five members,
composed of two regular members who shall be recommended
by PHILJA, nominated by the PHILJA Board of Trustees and
appointed by the Supreme Court; and three ex officio members,
namely, the PHILJA Executive Secretary, the Chief of Office for
Academic Affairs, and the Chief of Office for the Training Center.
The term of the members of the Training Center Executive
Committee shall be two years, subject to renewal upon
recommendation by PHILJA to the Board of Trustees and the
approval of the Supreme Court. The Chairperson and the members
of the Executive Committee shall be entitled to reasonable
compensation for attending committee meetings, in accordance
with rates provided by the Supreme Court.
B. The PHILJA Chief of Office for the PHILJA Training Center The
PTC shall have a PHILJA Chief of Office for PTC, who shall act as
General Manager and who shall be appointed by the Court, upon
the recommendation of the PHILJA Chancellor and nomination
by the Board of Trustees.
The PHILJA Chief of Office must have relevant managerial skills
and appropriate third level qualifications. He shall serve on a full-
time basis.
The PHILJA Chief of Office, if a lawyer, shall receive the same
compensation and benefits as a Presiding Judge of a Regional Trial
Court. If not a lawyer, the PHILJA Chief of Office shall receive the
corresponding compensation authorized by the Supreme Court
depending on his/her qualifications.
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C. The PHILJA Assistant Chief of Office for the PHILJA Training Center
The PTC shall have a PHILJA Assistant Chief of Office for the PTC,
who shall act as Assistant General Manager, and who shall be
appointed by the Court, upon the recommendation of the PHILJA
Chancellor and nomination by the Board of Trustees.
The Assistant Chief of Office must have relevant managerial
skills and appropriate third level qualifications. He shall serve on
a full-time basis.
D. Division Heads Each Division shall be headed by an SC Chief
Judicial Staff Officer or its equivalent position with Salary Grade
25.
E. PTC Divisions The PTC shall be composed of the following
Divisions:
1) Operations Division, which shall be responsible for the day-
to-day operations of the Front Office, Supplies, Food and
Beverages, and Housekeeping. This is without prejudice to
leasing out the food and beverages services, if this is
financially feasible in the judgment of the PTC-Executive
Committee.
2) Engineering, IT and General Services Division, which shall be
responsible for maintenance, repair, replacement,
improvement and modification of furniture, fixture,
equipment, its buildings and other properties; and ensuring
uninterrupted provision of utilities (electricity and water).
3) Security Services Division, which shall be responsible for the
security management of the entire facility.
F. Administrative and Finance Functions these shall be discharged
by the Academys Administrative and Finance Offices, respectively,
without prejudice to the modification of the organizational
structure of the offices concerned.
G. Staffing Pattern the following staffing pattern of the PTC is hereby
established to perform the functions of the new divisions:
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SEC. 3. Powers and Functions The PHILJA Training Center shall exercise
the following powers and functions:
A. Develop and promulgate rules and regulations with respect to
the operations and management of the PTC, subject to the
approval of the Supreme Court, upon the recommendation of the
PTC-Executive Committee and the PHILJA Board of Trustees;
B. Develop and maintain its physical facilities in accordance with its
purpose as a judicial training center;
C. Provide a system of recruitment, screening, and training of its
own personnel, in coordination with the PHILJA Administrative
Office and Office of the Administrative Services of the Supreme
Court;
D. Exercise such other functions as may be necessary in furtherance
of its purpose.
SEC. 4. Funding The PTC shall be funded from: (a) the PHILJA budget
allotted by the Supreme Court for Personal Services and Maintenance
and other Operating Expenses (MOOE); (b) its own income generated
from the possible use of its facilities by other public and private
institutions, as provided for in Section 6 below, and (c) other income-
generating sources, as may be recommended by PHILJA and approved
by the Supreme Court.
SEC. 5. Grants and Technical Assistance The PHILJA, pursuant to
Section 14, Republic Act No. 8557, is authorized to receive donations
in cash or in kind, in behalf of the PTC.
SEC. 6. Supplementary Use of PHILJA Training Center Facilities The
PTC, in order to augment its financial resources may, from time to
time, open its facilities for the use of other institutions for trainings,
conferences, seminars, and other institutional activities, provided that
such use shall not prejudice or hamper the utilization of the PTC for
PHILJA trainings, programs, and activities.
Any income derived therefrom shall be receipted and form a
special account, known as the PTC Fund, and shall accrue to the SC-
PHILJA-PTC Fund, disbursements from which shall be pursuant to
implementing guidelines approved by the Supreme Court.
The PTC Fund shall be utilized to augment the Courts allotted
budget to maintain and upgrade PTC facilities, hiring of seasonal
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contractual employees and other operating expenses, whenever
necessary, subject to auditing rules and regulations. In view thereof,
the income generated shall not form part of the Judiciary Development
Fund (JDF) under PD No. 1949 nor of the special allowances granted
to justices and judges under Republic Act No. 9227.
SEC. 7. Implementing Authority The PHILJA Chancellor is hereby
authorized to implement the provisions of this Administrative Order
and to call on such officials and personnel of the Court for assistance
as may be necessary.
Upon approval of this Administrative Order, the PTC shall be
considered as an Office of PHILJA under Revised A.M. No. 01-1-04-SC-
PHILJA.
S EC . 8. Effectivity This Administrative Order shall take effect
immediately.
July 24, 2009.
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B. ISSUANCES
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at his/her station. He or she shall immediately report to his
station, but shall not begin to hear cases until after a one-week
immersion program is completed. The immersion program shall
consist of the following activities:
1. Actual observation of court trials by sitting in with a senior
judge in the conduct of judicial proceedings;
2. Observation of the activities in the office of the Clerk of Court,
including meetings with the different court personnel, and a
study of their functions and duties;
3. Inventory of all pending cases in the sala or branch to which
he/she is assigned;
4. A tour of the territory covered within the jurisdiction of his/
her court;
5. Familiarization with the various local governments and other
government agencies operating within the territory covered
by his/her court.
The immersion program shall be under the supervision of the
Executive Judge of the station, and in case of a single sala station,
under the supervision of the nearest Executive Judge to be assigned
by the Office of the Court Administrator.
The Executive Judge shall submit to the Supreme Court a certificate
of completion of the immersion program within 10 days from its
completion. The new judge shall formally assume his judicial duties
upon completion of the immersion course.
JUDICIAL CAREER ENRICHMENT AND JUDICIAL EXECUTIVE
PROGRAMS
The judicial career enrichment and judicial executive programs shall
be held once a year under a course of study which shall have the
following substantial features:
a. A review of recent Supreme Court decisions and legislation;
b. Monitoring and assessment of the performance of
participating judges;
c. Judicial clinic to discuss court problems;
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d. Dialogue with members of the Bar and government officials
involved in the administration of justice; and
e. Other relevant aspects of judicial training as may be prescribed
by the Chief Justice.
Judicial career enrichment and judicial executive courses shall be
resident programs, unless otherwise indicated by the Chief Justice.
Both resident and non-resident programs shall be undertaken in an
environment insuring concentrated studies and productive
involvement of all participants.
October 11, 1988.
(Sgd.) MARCELO B. FERNAN
Chief Justice
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To enable all judges and court personnel of the Regional Trial Courts,
Sharia District Courts, Metropolitan Trial Courts, Municipal Trial Courts
in Cities, Municipal Trial Courts, Municipal Circuit Trial Courts and
Sharia Circuit Courts to avail themselves of the benefits of the judicial
education programs of the PHILJA, and pursuant to the objective of
the Academy to keep the greatest possible number of participants
updated on law, current jurisprudence and administrative policies,
judicial techniques and suggested remedies to problems in trial and
procedure, it is hereby DIRECTED that the training programs of the
PHILJA be incorporated in all conventions of judges and personnel of
the aforementioned courts.
For the purpose, the officers of the associations of judges and
court personnel shall coordinate with the PHILJA in the planning and
implementation of the training programs that shall be included in all
forthcoming conventions.
This Circular shall take effect immediately.
November 28, 1996.
(Sgd.) ANDRES R. NARVASA
Chief Justice
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Supreme Court
Manila
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Supreme Court
Manila
LUZVIMINDA D. PUNO
Clerk of Court
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explanation for his inability to take such oath and inform the
Chief Justice when he can take the oath.
D. An appointee to any position of judge in the Judiciary who
decides to decline his appointment shall, within 10 days from
receipt of notice of his appointment, inform in writing the
Chief Justice of such decision and the reason/s therefor.
2. Orientation Seminar-Workshop
A. All (1) new and original appointees, and (2) judges of the First
Level Courts promoted to the Regional Trial Courts who have
already taken their oath of office shall undertake an
orientation seminar-workshop to be conducted by the
Philippine Judicial Academy (PHILJA). Unless otherwise
directed, a judge given a lateral promotion or transfer need
not take the orientation seminar-workshop.
B. Judges required to undertake the orientation seminar-
workshop shall await notification by the PHILJA of the
schedule of such orientation seminar-workshop which they
should attend.
C. Any judge who would be unable to attend the scheduled
orientation seminar-workshop should, immediately after
receiving notice, inform in writing the Chancellor of the PHILJA
and the Court Administrator of such inability and the
reason/s therefor.
3. Immersion Program
A. All (1) new and original appointees, and (2) judges of the First
Level Courts promoted to the Regional Trial Courts who have
already taken their oath of office shall undergo an immersion
program. Unless otherwise directed, a judge given a lateral
promotion or transfer need not undergo an immersion
program.
B. All new and original appointees shall undergo the immersion
program for one month. Judges of the First Level Courts
promoted to the Regional Trial Courts shall undergo the
immersion program for two weeks only.
C. Newly appointed judges shall commence undergoing the
immersion program within 10 days from receipt of notice
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from the PHILJA. The immersion program shall be under the
supervision of the Executive Judge specified in the notice from
the PHILJA.
D. Should any judge be unable to undergo the immersion
program, he should immediately inform in writing, within
10 days from receipt of the notice from PHILJA, the Chancellor
and the Court Administrator of such inability and the
reason/s therefor.
4. Actual Assumption and Exercise of Judicial Office
A. Judges given lateral promotion or laterally transferred shall
perform their judicial functions and discharge their duties and
responsibilities immediately after furnishing the Office of
Administrative Services of the OCA with copies of their oath
of office.
Should there be a judge designated as Acting Presiding
Judge of the court/sala of the appointee, the said judge should
cease performing his functions and discharging his duties as
such Acting Presiding Judge upon actual assumption and
exercise by the appointee of his judicial office.
B. Before undertaking the orientation seminar-workshop and
while undergoing the immersion program, judges of the First
Level Courts who have been promoted to multiple-sala
Regional Trial Courts shall not perform their judicial functions.
They may only act on administrative matters (e.g., the conduct
of inventory of pending cases, personnel management
matters, etc.).
C. Before undertaking the orientation seminar-workshop and
while undergoing the immersion program, judges of the First
Level Courts who have been promoted to single-sala Regional
Trial Courts may already act on judicial matters which are
urgent in nature or which need immediate action (e.g.,
applications for temporary restraining orders; complaints for
preliminary injunction; applications for bail; petitions for the
issuance of the writ of habeas corpus, etc.).
D. Before undertaking the orientation seminar-workshop and
after completion of the immersion program, judges of the
First Level Courts who have been promoted to either single-
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sala or multiple-sala Regional Trial Courts may already enter
upon the performance of their judicial functions and the
discharge of their duties and responsibilities.
Should there be a judge designated as Acting Presiding
Judge of the court/sala of the appointee, the said judge should
cease performing his functions and discharging his duties as
such Acting Presiding Judge upon completion by the
appointee of his immersion program.
E. Before undertaking the orientation seminar-workshop and
while undergoing the immersion program, new and original
appointees to the Judiciary, although they have already taken
their oath of office, cannot perform judicial functions.
However, they may act on administrative matters.
F. Before undertaking the orientation seminar-workshop and
after completion of the immersion program, new and original
appointees to multiple-sala Regional Trial Courts shall not
perform their judicial functions. They may act on
administrative matters only.
G. Before undertaking the orientation seminar-workshop and
after completion of the immersion program, new and original
appointees to single-sala Regional Trial Courts may already
act on judicial matters urgent in nature or which need
immediate action.
Should there be a judge designated as Acting Presiding Judge of
the court of the new and original appointee who has already completed
the immersion program, although he has not yet undertaken the
orientation seminar-workshop, the said judge should cease performing
his functions and discharging his duties as such Acting Presiding Judge
upon completion by the appointee of his immersion program.
5. Payment of Initial Compensation
The right of newly appointed judges to their initial salaries shall accrue
as of the date of the first day of either the orientation seminar-
workshop or the immersion program, whichever date is earlier. In
order to expedite the processing of their initial salaries, newly
appointed judges should accomplish the required documents relative
to their appointments. Inquiries on this matter should be addressed
to the Office of Administrative Services of the OCA.
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6. Dissemination of Information to Applicants
The Secretariat of the Judicial and Bar Council shall furnish all applicants
for appointment to the Judiciary with copies of this resolution for
their information and guidance.
This Resolution shall take effect on August 1, 1999.
Promulgated this 20th day of July 1999.
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Supreme Court
Manila
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WHEREAS, PHILJA is also an accredited training institution of the Civil
Service Commission (CSC) pursuant to CSC Resolution No. 99-2510
dated November 11, 1999;
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 1, Rule VIII of the Omnibus Civil Service
Rules Implementing Book V of E.O. No. 292 and Other Pertinent Civil
Service Laws, the Supreme Court created the ETDD-OAS to provide
initiative and assistance in the development and retention of a qualified
and efficient workforce in the Supreme Court, including the Office of
the Court Administrator;
WHEREAS, the Supreme Court, in Administrative Circular No. 9-2001,
created a Personnel Development Committee (PDC) pursuant to the
Courts November 14, 2000 Resolution in A.M. No. 00-10-08-SC and
CSC Memorandum Circular No. 34, s. 1994;
WHEREAS, the Supreme Court En Banc, in Resolution No. 01-4-10-SC,
dated May 4, 2001, issued the Policies and Guidelines in Human
Resource Development Programs;
WHEREAS, in PDC Resolution No. 31-2001, dated September 14, 2001,
which was duly approved by the Chief Justice on September 18, 2001,
the ETDD-OAS was authorized to conduct in-house trainings and
seminars to afford its officials and employees opportunities for
professional development and skills enhancement for a more effective
delivery of judicial and public service;
WHEREAS, Presidential Decree No. 828, as amended by P.D. No. 842,
established the OCA to assist the Supreme Court in the exercise of its
administrative supervision over all courts, with powers, functions and
responsibilities determined and defined by the Supreme Court (Section
1 in relation to Section 6 of P.D. No. 828, dated November 18, 1975,
as amended by P.D. No. 842, dated December 12, 1975);
WHEREAS, Section 11 of A.O. No. 35-96, dated March 12, 1996,
provides: All existing programs for orientation, career development
and continuing judicial education being undertaken by the Court
through the Office of the Court Administrator are hereby assigned to
PHILJA;
WHEREAS, SC Circular No. 30-91, dated September 30, 1991,
prescribing the Guidelines on the Functions of the Office of the Court
Administrator, authorizes the Court Administrator to provide
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technical support and assistance in personnel trainings, seminars,
dialogues and other development programs for judges and court
personnel approved by the Court;
WHEREAS, A.M. No. 01-7-09-SC, dated July 17, 2001, established the
Project Management Office to have the overall responsibility of
carrying out the Judicial Reform Program, and this office was
reorganized in Administrative Order No. 71-2001, dated August 30,
2001; and
WHEREAS, presently, the PHILJA, OCA, ETDD-OAS, PMO, CA, SB, and
CTA conduct their own specific programs thereby resulting in
overlapping or duplication of training programs and activities.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Court RESOLVED, as it is hereby RESOLVED, to
issue the following guidelines on the matter in issue:
1. All seminars, workshops, and other judicial and legal education
programs for justices, judges, court personnel and lawyers,
and officials and lawyers of quasi-judicial bodies shall be
conducted and implemented by the PHILJA, whether
pertaining to their adjudicative or administrative functions.
2. All training programs, seminars, and workshops for officials
and employees of the SC, CA, SB and CTA, required under the
Civil Service Rules or are peculiar to their duties and functions,
shall be conducted and implemented by their respective
administrative offices, divisions, or units except those that
may duplicate or overlap the programs of PHILJA, or are within
the latters mandate or scope of activities. The OCA shall
submit its training needs to, and coordinate with, the OAS-
SC before it conducts its own programs.
3. All training programs, seminars, and workshops directly
related to the implementation of the Action Program for
Judicial Reform (APJR) shall, in coordination with the SC, CA,
SB, CTA and OCA, be conducted and implemented by the PMO
except those that may duplicate or overlap the programs of
PHILJA, or are within the latters mandate or scope of
activities.
4. All existing programs for orientation, career development,
and continuing judicial and legal education for judges and
lower court personnel, which are being undertaken by the
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Court through the OCA, having been assigned to the PHILJA
by A.O. No. 35-96, dated March 12, 1996, shall be accordingly
conducted and implemented by the PHILJA.
5. To prevent redundancy, future training programs, seminars,
and workshops shall be proposed to the PHILJA by the OAS-
SC, PMO, OCA, CA, SB, CTA, or by other interested offices and
organizations.
6. The PHILJA shall, within five working days from receipt of the
proposed training programs, workshops, and seminars
determine whether they duplicate or overlap its own
activities or planned activities, such as in the participants
involved, or training designs and modules. If there is no
overlapping, the program shall be conducted in coordination
or collaboration with the PHILJA.
7. Whenever any statute mandates the education or training of
justices, judges, court personnel, lawyers, or aspirants to
judicial posts, for any purpose whatsoever, it is understood
that the PHILJA shall be the implementing office except when
the statute specifies the particular office for the purpose, in
which case, the training shall be conducted in coordination
or collaboration with the PHILJA.
The term collaboration or coordination includes, but is not limited
to, consultation, prior approval, or assistance in the preparation of
training design and modules; recommendation and selection of
participants, trainers or consultants; conduct of training; post
evaluation; and funding.
These Guidelines shall apply to all training programs, seminars,
workshops, and activities intended for justices, judges, court personnel,
and lawyers of all court levels and of quasi-judicial bodies.
This Administrative Circular shall take effect upon its issuance.
Issued this 11th day of November 2003.
(Sgd.) DAVIDE, Jr., CJ, BELLOSILLO, PUNO, VITUG, PANGANIBAN,
QUISUMBING, YNARES-SANTIAGO, SANDOVAL-GUTIERREZ, CARPIO,
AUSTRIA-MARTINEZ, CORONA, CARPIO MORALES, CALLEJO, Sr.,
AZCUNA, TINGA, JJ.
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C. PHILJA DEVELOPMENT CENTER (PDCI)
LIST OF DONORS
We profusely thank the following stockholders of the Ridge Sports and
Country Club Corporation (RSCCC) who generously donated their shares
to the Supreme Court and its education arm, the Philippine Judicial
Academy, believing in the latters mandate and the impact of judicial
education in the pursuit of Excellence in the Philippine Judiciary:
Soriano Corporation Buenaventura, Serafin
Abano, Mabel G. Cabazor, Jose P.
Abaya, Rafael R. Cabral, Josefina
Ablaza, Alfredo G. Candelario, Sergio C.
Ablaza, Luis Sr., I. Carcenery, Jose
Ackermann, Irving I. Castro, Salvador P.
Acosta, Gloria Catibayan, Francisco, Jr.
Agana, Priscila S. Champion Glue, Inc.
Agcaoili, Federico (c/o Ang Chang Eng)
Agcaoili, Manuel Noli V. Chiongbian, Erwin L.
Aguenza, Antonio A. Chiongbian, Philip L.
Aguiling, Horosi S. Choy, George
Aldana, Florencio L. Chua, Tony
Amoranto, Cecilio Cortes, Jose, Jr. L.
Anastacio, Iva C. Cristobal, Adrian E.
Ancheta, Alonzo Q. Cruz, Alfredo
Ancheta, Ruben B. Cruz, Edgardo R.
Ang, Philip T. Cruz, Erlinda M.
Ang, William L. David, Antonio N.
Antonio, Alfredo C. Dayrit, Manuel K.
Aquino, Abelardo De Guzman, Consolacion
Aquino, Antonio De Guzman, Felino
Aragon, Pedrito M. De Jesus, Jose P.
Asi, Rufino De Jesus, Leonardo
Azanza, Rafael J. De Leon, Jose T.
Badilla, Romeo G. De Leon, Marina S.
Bagatsing, Ramon, Jr. Delgado, Margarita B.
Belmonte, Feliciano, Jr. Delos Reyes, Maryo
Benitez, Jose Conrado De Santos, Senen Agustin S.
Bondoc, Rosendo D. De Ubago, Antonio Jr. G.
Buco, Alfonso A. Delos Angeles, Eduardo D.
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Delos Reyes, Geronimo Jr. B. Javier, Mariano S.
Diaz, Salvador C. Jose, Ricardo H.
Domingo, Benjamin D. Lahoz, Bernardo
Dominguez, Leocadio J. Laig, Jose D.
Dragon, Renato P. Lauro, Te
Duavit, Gilberto M. Lee, Ramon C.
E.S. Manalang & Associates Liboro, Renato L.
Eizmendi, Francisco Jr., C. Licaros, Abelardo
Erecsa, Inc. Licaros, Gregorio Sr., S.
(c/o Juanito N. Ferrer) (c/o Concepcion B. Licaros)
Escolin, Norberto T. Lim, Roberto H.
Esguerra, Geronimo Limtong, Harry U.
Espinosa, Raul E. Lopez, Benjamin N.
Espiritu, Octavio Mabanta, Rogerio P.
Estrella, Francisco L. Macalintal, Apolinario A.
Fajardo, Eduardo Malgapo, Modesto
Falsis, Lucio G. (c/o Nenita Malgapo)
Fernando, Antonio A. Manahan, Angelo V.
G.V.D. Realty Corporation Manalang, Enrique S.
(represented by Maramara, Virgilio O.
Mercedes S. Gatmaytan) Marcelo, Armando
Gabionza, Santiago T. M. Marigomen, Maria Inez C.
Gatmaitan, Antonio P. (c/o Cesar L. Villanueva)
Go, Henry T. Miranda, Mamerto S.
Goco, Raul I. (c/o Dra. Ligaya M. Miranda)
Goco, Virgilio I. Monponbanua, Antonio
Gonzales, Federico C. Montealegre, Manuel D.
Gonzales, Francisco C. Ochave, Jose Maria A.
Gonzalez, Delfin L. Philippine Association of
Gozon, Felipe Government Budget
Gruet, Ernesto Administration, Inc.
Gualberto, Edgardo (PAGBA, Inc.)
Guevarra, Edgardo V. (c/o Mrs. Corazon M. Ordoez)
Guevarra, Hubert B. Payumo, Felicito C.
Guevarra, Reynaldo S. Perez, Hernando B.
Imperio, Angelito C. Perez, Vicente R.
Inciong, Amado G. Periscope Sales, Inc.
Ines, Eric (c/o Mrs. Corazon S. Sayo)
Jalandoni, Bernardino G. Phoenix Press
Javier, Jose Luis (c/o Jose Agaton R. Sibal)
Javier, Leandro D. Priority Trading, Inc.
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Puyat, Aristeo Soler, Eduardo
Ramos, Januario B. Specs, Inc.
Ramos, Rebecca M. (c/o Thomas V. Aquino)
Resurrecion, Lydia H. S.P. Castro and Associates, Inc.
Reyes, Bienvenido L. Suck, Cesar F.
Reyes, Eleazar B. Sumulong, Victor R.
Reynoso, George Jr. The Manager Club, Inc.
Rodrigo, Francisco Soc A. (c/o Aurelio Dacanay)
Rodrigo, Veronica E. Torrado, Justino T.
Rodriguez, Eulalio S. Uy, Peter G.
Rojas, Virginia S. VacPhil Rubber Corp.
Rufino, Carlos S. (c/o Ramon D. Tuazon)
(Urban Linkages Valdez, Ambrosio Jr. V.
Management Corporation) Velazco, Horacio
Rufino, Emmanuel Villafuerte, Rufo G.
Rufino, Macario (Sunvar, Inc.) Villaneuva, Francisco Sr., D.
Rural Bank of Mendez Villanueva, Cesar L.
(c/o Rolando H. Sarmiento) Villaneuva, Jose Alfredo D.
Salvador, Leopoldo C. Yam, Carlos B.
Sanchez, Wilfrido E. Yuchengco, Yvonne S.
Santiago, Quintin P. Yu Mun
Santiago, Wilfredo B. (c/o Mrs. Yu Mun, N.W.L.)
Santos, Amante T. Zamora, Manuel
Santos, Nestor A. Zamora, Renato A
Segundo, Elias F. Zubiri, Jose Ma. R.
Sibal, Jesus Ernesto Zulueta, Isagani A.
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D. OF PHILJA. . .
I must say that of the many initiatives and projects undertaken
during my tenure as Chief Justice, nothing has given me greater
satisfaction and sense of fulfillment than the establishment of
the Philippine Judicial Academy, and the acceptance by Mme.
Justice Herrera of the function of leading it as its Chancellor.
CHIEF JUSTICE ANDRES R. NARVASA, 1998
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PHILJA successfully conducted a record 92 training
programs for Year 2001, or an average of 7.6 a month. It
reached approximately 2,673 Judges; 3,901 judicial personnel;
371 officials of quasi-judicial agencies; and 172 lawyers
aspiring for judicial positions.
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It was not only the quantity that was significant. The
substantive quality of the programs, the expertise of its
lecturers, and the continuing assessment and improvement of
the curricula, contributed to a consistently high rating by
participants of profitability for them. Also graded by them
most favorably were the educational experience, the format,
the methods, the choice of thematic programs, including the
working teams assigned.
2001 PHILJA YEAR-END REPORT
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PHILJAs contribution in uplifting judicial competence to
global standards has also been recognized by international
institutions. The World Banks 2000 Judicial Sector Study
has noted the Academys independence while overseas
conferences of judges have acknowledged PHILJAs standards
in judicial education. The Commonwealth Judicial Education
Institute Inaugural Meeting in Nova Scotia in Canada last
December 2001, for example, commended PHILJA for having
the most advanced and sophisticated structure of judicial
education;
Merzenaida Donovan, Benchbreak,
a news feature service of the
Action Program for Judicial Reform
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and remedial measures provided for by RA No. 8749
(Philippine Clean Air Act), RA No. 9275 (Philippine Clean
Water Act), and RA No. 9003 (Ecological Solid Waste
Management Act). Second, you constructed hypothetical cases
to test the application of these laws. Third, you discussed the
current issues which will impede the effectiveness of these laws
and which pose a challenge to the Judiciary, the administrative
agencies and the prosecution, including the law enforcement
agencies. To cap it all, you have designed an Outline of the
Training Manual on Environmental Law. All of these are a
strong testament that (thanks to PHILJA), we are well ahead
of other countries in knowing the latest wrinkles in
environmental law.
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x x x in the ASEAN region, we have one of the most
developed programs on environmental law.
Excerpts from the Inspirational Message of Honorable
Reynato S. Puno, Senior Associate Justice of the
Supreme Court of the Philippines, at the Environmental
Law Training of Trainers Seminar-Workshop with
Experiential Learning, on October 15, 2004, at the
PHILJA Development Center, Tagaytay City.
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With the e-Learning modules that will be launched today,
judges can be mentored by online tutors who can take questions
anytime via the e-mail. It is a convenient and effective way
of learning. The contents are also developed to be interactive
with online chats with mentors/tutors and user friendly tools
for navigation. Thus, the experience would be participatory
rather than where one would be just a passive listener.
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During this period of time, PHILJA will be able to test the
usability and experience the benefits of e-Learning. PHILJA
will also be able to study the profile and preferred learning
methodology amongst other statistics to gain a better
understanding of e-Leanings role in judicial education. I
understand that PHILJA will also be taking time to explore
the feasibility of more topics that can be done on this platform.
We encourage and welcome all judges feedback during this
trial period, so that we are all able to benefit more from e-
Learning.
Who knows? This experiment could be a prelude to PHILJA
eventually branching out its own Online Academy.
Excerpts from the Keynote Address of the
Honorable Chief Justice Hilario G. Davide, Jr.
entitled, e-Learning for Quality Service, delivered
on December 1, 2004, at the Launching and Demonstration
of the e-Learning Pilot Project for the Judiciary,
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E. DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS
Through the Years
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- Ateneo de Davao University - Chartered Institute of
College of Law Arbitrators (CIArb)
- Ateneo De Manila University - Chief Justice Claudio
Department of Economics Teehankee Center for the Rule
of Law
- Ateneo Human Rights Center
(AHRC) - Child Protection Network
Foundation, Inc. (CPU-Net)
- Ateneo Law School (ALS)
- Cities: Angeles; Antipolo;
- Ateneo Law SchoolCenter
Baguio; Balanga, Bataan;
for International Economic
Batangas; Calbayog; Calapan;
Law
Cauayan, Isabela; Danao;
- Ateneo School of Dipolog; Gingoog; Iloilo;
Government (ASOG) Isabela; Las Pias; Legazpi;
- Australian Agency for Lipa; Lucena; Mandaue;
International Development Marikina; Mati, Davao;
(AusAID) Muntinlupa; Naga;
Olongapo, Zambales; Ormoc;
- Australian Embassy Oroquieta; Pagadian;
- Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Paraaque; Pasay; Pasig;
(BSP) Puerto Princesa; San
Fernando, Pampanga; San
- British Embassy Juan; City of Santiago,
- Bulacan State University Isabela; Silay; Tacloban;
College of Law Tagbilaran; Taguig; Tagum;
Tarlac; Toledo; Tuguegarao
- Bureau of Fisheries and Valenzuela; Zamboanga
Aquatic Resources (BFAR)
- Civil Service Commision (CSC)
- Canadian International
Development Agency (CIDA) - Clerks of Court Association of
the Philippines (COCAP)
- Cardno Shaping the Future
- Coalition for Restorative
- CD Technologies Asia, Inc. Justice
(CDAsia)
- Commission on Audit (COA)
- Center for Child Advocacy
- Commission on Human
- Center for Democratic Rights (CHR)
Institution (CDI)Australia
- Commission on Human
- Center for International RightsChild Rights Center
Economic Law (CHR-CRC)
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- Commonwealth Judicial - Department of Foreign Affairs
Education Institute (CJEI) (DFA)
- Conciliation Resources - Department of Foreign
International Alert AffairsOffice of Legal Affairs
- Congressional Oversight - Department of the Interior
Committe on Dangerous and Local Government (DILG)
Drugs Law
- Department of Justice (DOJ)
- Council for the Welfare of
- Department of Social Welfare
Children (CWC)
and Development (DSWD)
- Court Legal Researchers
- Einstein Institute for Science
Association of the
Health and the Courts
Philippines, Inc. (CLERAP)
(EINSHAC)
- Court Librarians Association
- Embassy of Finland
of the Philippines (CLAPHIL)
- Embassy of France in the
- Court of Appeals (CA)
Philippines
- Court of AppealsCommittee
- Embassy of Italy in Manila
on Gender and Development
(CA-GAD) Focal Point - Embassy of the United
Kingdom
- Court of Tax Appeals (CTA)
- Embassy of the United States
- Court Stenographic Reporters
of America
Association of the
Philippines, Inc. - European Commission (EC)
(COSTRAPHIL) - European UnionPhilippines
- CrimsonLogic Justice Support Program
(EPJUST)
- Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB)
- Far Eastern University
- De La Salle University (DLSU)
- Far Eastern University
- Department of Agrarian
Institute of Law (FEU-IL)
Reform (DAR)
- Federation of Filipino
- Department of Agriculture
Chinese Chambers of
(DA)
Commerce and Industry
- Department of Environment
- First Level Clerks of Court
and Natural Resources (DENR)
Association of the Philippines
of the Philippines (FLECCAP)
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- Ford Foundation Makati; Pampanga; Quezon
City; SOCSARGEN
- Foundation for the Philippine
Environment (FPE) - Intellectual Property Office of
the Philippines (IPOPHIL)
- Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES)
- Intellectual Property Research
- Friedrich Naumann
and Training Institute
Foundation
- Interchurch Organisation for
- Gender and Development
Development Cooperation
Resource and Coordinating
Office - International Association of
Women Judges (IAWJ)
- Government of Japan
- International Committee of the
- Government of Netherlands
Red Cross (ICRC)
- Haribon Foundation
- International Development Law
- Harnessing Self-Reliant Institute (IDLI)
Initiative and Knowledge, Inc.
- International Development Law
(HASIK) Movement
InstituteAsia Regional Training
- House of Representative Office (IDLI Asia RTO)
Electoral Tribunal (HRET)
- International Development Law
- Housing and Land Use Organization (IDLO)
Regulatory Board (HLURB)
- International Foundation of
- Initiatives for Dialogue and Election Systems (IFES)
Empowerment through
- International Justice Mission
Alternative Legal Services
Manila (IJM)
(IDEALS)
- International Justice Mission
- Institute of Environmental
Cebu (IJM)
Science and Research Limited
- International Labour
- Institute of Social Studies and
Organization (ILO)
Action (ISSA)
- International Law Institute
- Insurance Commission
- International Organization for
- Integrated Bar of the
Judicial Training (IOJT)
Philippines (IBP)
- International Society for the
- Integrated Bar of the
Prevention of Child Abuse and
Philippines (IBP) Chapters:
Neglect (ISPCAN)
Davao; Davao City; Leyte;
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- International Visitor Program - National Bureau of
Philippines Alumni Investigation (NBI)
Foundation, Inc. (IVPPAFI)
- National Bureau of
- Japan Bank for International Investigation Academy
Cooperation
- National Center for State
- Judicial Commission of New Courts (NCSC)
South Wales
- National Commission on
- Judiciary Association of Clerks Indigenous Peoples (NCIP)
of the Philippines (JACOPHIL)
- National Judicial Institute of
- Konrad Adenaeur Stiftung Canada (NJI)
- Kuala Lumpur Regional Centre - National Labor Relations
for Arbitration (KLRCA) Commission (NLRC)
- Land Registration Authority - National Police Commission
(LRA) (NAPOLCOM)
- Land Bank of the Philippines - Overseas Argo-Fisheries
(LBP) Consultants, Corporation
(OAFIC)
- Legal Management Council of
the Phillipines (LMCP) - Pacific Rim Innovation and
Management Exponents, Inc.
- LIBERTAS
(PRIMEX)
- Lyceum of the Philippines
- Parole and Probation
- Mandatory Continuing Legal Administration, Inc. (PPA)
Education (MCLE)
- Parole and Probation
- Metrobank Foundation, Inc. Administration Employees
- Metropolitan and City Judges Association, Inc.National
Association of the Philippines Capital Region
(MetCJAP) - Philippine Association of
- Mindanao Economic Court Employees (PACE)
Development Council - Philippine Association of
(MEDCo) Court Interpreters (PHILACI)
- Municipalities: Agoo; Ilagan, - Philippine Association of
Isabela; Kalibo, Aklan; Court Social Workers, Inc.
Lingayen; Manolo Fortich (PACSWI)
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- Philippine Association of Law - Philippine Women Judges
Schools (PALS) Association (PWJA)
- Philippine Association of Law - Plan International, Inc.
School Deans
- Presidential Commission on
- Philippine Bar Association Good Government (PCGG)
(PBA)
- Process Servers Association of
- Philippine Deposit Insurance the Philippines (PROSAPHIL)
Corporation (PDIC)
- Professional Regulation
- Philippine Dispute Resolution Commission (PRC)
Center, Inc. (PDRCI)
- Provinces: Abra; Aklan;
- Philippine Ecumenical Action Antique; Baler, Aurora;
for Community Batangas; Benguet; Bukidnon;
Empowerment Foundation Bulacan; Camarines Norte;
(Peace Foundation) Cavite; Cotabato; Davao Del
Norte; Davao Oriental;
- Philippine Exporters
Laguna; La Union; Misamis
Confederation, Inc.
Oriental; Northern Samar;
- Philippine Information Nueva Ecija; Nueva Vizcaya;
Agency (PIA) Oriental Mindoro;
- Philippine Judges Association Pangasinan; Sarangani
(PJA) - Public Attorneys Office (PAO)
- Philippine Mediation Center - Rotary Club of San Francisco,
(PMC) Del Monte
- Philippine Mediation - Royal Netherlands Embassy
Foundation, Inc. (PMFI)
- Regional Trial CourtClerks of
- Phillipine National Police Court Association of the
(PNP) Philippines (RTC-COCAP)
- Philippine Overseas - Rule of Law Effectiveness
Employment Administration (ROLE)
(POEA)
- San Beda-Graduate School of
- Philippine Trial Judges Law (SB)
League, Inc. (PTJLI)
- Sandiganbayan (SB)
- Philippine Tropical Forest
- Save the Children
Conservation Foundation
(PTCFC)
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- Securities and Exchange - Supreme CourtOffice of the
Commission (SEC) Court Administrator (SC-OCA)
- Sentro ng Alternatibong - Supreme CourtProgram
Lingap Panligal (SALIGAN) Management Office (SC-PMO)
- Sheriffs Confederation of the - Tanggol Kalikasan (TK)
Philippines (SCOPHIL)
- Task Force Macapagal (TFM)
- Silliman University
- The Asia Foundation (TAF)
- Silliman UniversityCollege of
- The Institute of Human Rights
Law
(IHR)
- Singapore Mediation Center
- Traffic Southeast Asia
- Social Weather Stations (SWS)
- Trade Union Congress of the
- Supreme CourtCommittee on Philippines (TUCP)
Computerization and Library
- Union of Clerks of Court of the
- Supreme CourtCommittee on Philippines (UCCP)
Enhanced Justice on Wheels
- United Nations Childrens
(SC-EJOW)
Fund (UNICEF)
- Supreme CourtCommittee on
- United Nations Commission
Gender Responsiveness in the
on Human Rights (UNCHR)
Judiciary (SC-CGRJ)
- United Nations Development
- Supreme CourtCommittee on
Fund for Women (UNIFEM)
Gender Responsiveness in the
Judiciary (CGRJ) - United Nations Development
Subcommittee on Training and Programme (UNDP)
Capacity Building - United Nations Development
- Supreme CourtCommittee on Fund for Women (UNIFEM)
Security - United Nations Environment
- Supreme CourtManagement Programme (UNEP)
Information Systems Office - United Nations High
(SC-MISO) Commissioner for Human
- Supreme CourtOffice of Rights (UNHCHR)
Administrative Services - United StatesAsia
(SC-OAS) Environmental Partnership
(US-AEP)
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- United States Agency for - University of the EastCollege
International Development of Law
(USAID)
- University of the Philippines
- United States Agency for Institute of Judicial
International Development Administration (UP-IJA)
(USAID)Government of the
- University of the Philippines
Philippines
College of Law
- United States Department of
- University of the Philippines
CommerceCommercial Law
Natural Science Research
Development Program
Institute
- United States Department of
- University of the Philippines
Justice (USDOJ)
Law Center
- United States Department of
- University of the Philippines
Justice Criminal Division
Law CenterInstitute of
Office of Overseas
International Legal Studies
Prosecutorial Development,
Assistance and Training - Values for Development
(OPDAT) Foundation, Inc. (VDFI)
- United States Department of - Virlane Foundation
the Interior (USDOI) - Women Legal Bureau (WLB)
- United States Embassy - Womens Legal Education,
- United States Environmental Advocacy and Defense
Protection Agency (USEPA) Foundation, Inc.
(WOMENLEAD)
- University of San Carlos
- Women Trial Lawyers
- University of Santo Tomas
Organization of the
- University of Santo Tomas Philippines (WTLOP)
Faculty of Civil Law
- World Bank (WB)
- University of the East
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F. PHILJA PRAYER
BY FR. RANHILIO C. AQUINO
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G. PHILJA HYMN
Words and Music by
FR. RANHILIO C. AQUINO
Refrain
To imbue their hearts with a passion for justice
To set their souls ablaze with zeal for the law
To nurture them in the truth
And to steel them in adversity
Thus, we swear to serve at the Philippine Judicial Academy.
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