[ OCA CIRCULAR NO. 126-2017, June 23, 2017 ]

[ OCA CIRCULAR NO. 126-2017, June 23, 2017 ]

[ OCA CIRCULAR NO. 126-2017, June 23, 2017 ]

TO: JUDGES AND COURT PERSONNEL OF THE FIRST AND SECOND LEVEL COURTS

SUBJECT: FINANCIAL AID FOR THOSE AFFECTED BY THE CLASHES IN MARAWI CITY

With the clashes in Marawi City in its first month, and the consequent growing number of casualties, wounded soldiers and civilians, and internally displaced persons (IDP), all judges and court personnel are encouraged to conduct their own financial aid drive to provide assistance to all those severely affected by the armed conflict in Marawi City. Those who wish to donate cash may choose their preferred beneficiary, as follows:

Donations for IDP. For those who wish to donate for the benefit of all affected and displaced families in Marawi City, you may deposit your donation through the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) at the Land Bank under Account Name "DSWD Donation" with Account No. 3122-1011-84.

Donors are advised to notify the DSWD-Finance Management Service/Cash Division of their donation through phone or email and send the validated deposit slip together with your information (name, nationality, and address) to finance@dswd.gov.ph and cash@dswd.gov.ph or fax to 931-8127. [1]

Donations for Families of Soldiers Killed-in-Action. For those who wish to donate for the benefit of families of soldiers killed in action, you may deposit your donation through the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) at the Land Bank under Account Name "AFP Marawi Casualty" with Account No. 000005521071-28.

Donors are advised to call or text LCDR Rose Abud at +63 928 264 3337 to inform the AFP of such deposits made, the branch, the date, time, and amount. [2]

Donations for Judges and Court Personnel in Marawi. Those who wish to donate for the benefit of judges and court personnel residing in Marawi City, you may deposit your donation through the Office of the Court Administrator (OCA) at the Land Bank under Account Name "OCA Donations for Marawi Judges and Court Personnel" with Account Number 3471-0090-15.

Donors are advised to send the photograph of the deposit slip, with subject Name/Branch/Amount to OCA4Marawi@sc.judiciary.gov.ph or OCA4Marawi@gmail.com. Details may also be sent to +63 908 7871080.

Let us take this as an opportunity to express our solidarity with and extend our support to our fellow Filipinos in this time of need.

23 June 2017

(SGD.) JOSE MIDAS P. MARQUEZ Court Administrator

[1] http://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/2131497446497

[2] http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/996623