[ OCA CIRCULAR NO. 35-2014, March 12, 2014 ]

[ OCA CIRCULAR NO. 35-2014, March 12, 2014 ]

[ OCA CIRCULAR NO. 35-2014, March 12, 2014 ]

TO : THE CONCERNED TRIAL COURT JUDGES

SUBJECT : FOCUS GROUP DISCUSSION/WORKSHOP ENTITLED "ENHANCING DELIVERY AND ACCESS TO GENDER- RESPONSIVE JUSTICE IN THE ARMM: FUNCTION, CAPACITY AND NEEDS OF SHARI'A AND REGULAR COURT JUDGES" ON APRIL 21 TO 26, 2014 AT THE DISCOVERY SUITES, PASIG CITY

The Regulatory Institutions Network (RegNet), Australian National University, with the support of the Australian Aid and in cooperation with the Office of the Court Administrator, Supreme Court, will conduct a Focus Group Discussion/Workshop entitled "Enhancing Delivery and Access to Gender-Responsive Justice in the ARMM: function, capacity and needs of Shari'a and regular court judges" on April 21 to 26, 2014 at the Discovery Suites, 25 ADB Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City.

In connection therewith, the following trial court judges are hereby DIRECTED to attend the discussion/workshop, on OFFICIAL TIME, provided that their respective court calendars are properly managed and that parties are notified of any cancelled hearings:

NAME

COURT

GROUP-A Shar'a Court Judges April 21 to 23, 2014 (Monday to Wednesday)

SHARI'A DISTRICT COURT

1. Hon. Macaundas M. Hadjirasul (Acting Presiding Judge) 1st SDC, Jolo, Sulu

2. Hon. Rasad G. Balindong (Acting Presiding Judge) 4th SDC, Marawi City, Lanao del Sur

SHARI'A CIRCUIT COURT

3. Hon. Musar Adil Amil 1st SDC, SCC, Patikul, Sulu

4. Hon. Nimrod I. Arabani 1st SDC, SCC, Siasi, Sulu

5. Hon. Alberto O. Romoros 1st SDC, SCC, Jolo, Sulu

6. Hon. Nurkarhati Saluppudi Sahibbil 1st SDC, SCC, Parang, Sulu

7. Hon. Remee-Raida Saipudin Tanjili 1st SDC, SCC, Luuk, Sulu

8. Hon. Marino M.B. Salapuddin 2nd SDC, SCC, Bongao, Tawi-Tawi

9. Hon. Kaudri L. Jainul 3rd, SDC, SCC, Isabela, Basilan

10. Hon. Osop M. Ali 4th SDC, SCC, Iligan City, Lanao del Norte

11. Hon. Ali M. Alonto 4th SDC, SCC, Lumbatan, Lanao del Sur

12. Hon. Abdullah Rosuman Amanoddin 4th SDC, SCC, Balindong, Lanao del Sur

13. Hon. Sammanoden Ampaso 4th SDC, SCC, Tamparan, Lanao del Sur

14. Hon. Sirikit B. Berua 4th SDC, SCC, Wao, Lanao del Sur

15. Hon. Aboali J. Cali 4th SDC, SCC, Marawi City, Lanao del Sur

16. Hon. Rasad Sarip Laguindab 4th SDC, SCC, Ganassi, Lanao del Sur

17. Hon. Aleem Abdurrahman T. Morrah 4th SDC, SCC, Baloi, Lanao del Norte

18. Hon. Samsoden A. Mustapha 4th SDC, SCC, Tubod, Lanao del Norte

19. Hon. Abdulhalim L. Saumay 4th SDC, SCC, Molundo, Lanao del Sur

20. Hon. Esmael S. Atuan 5th SDC, SCC, Lebak, Sultan Kudarat

21. Hon. Casim S. Bailan 5th SDC, SCC, Parang, Maguindanao

22. Hon. Datukaka P. Camsa 5th SDC, SCC, Dinaig, Maguindanao

23. Hon. Montano K. Kalimpo 5th SDC, SCC, Cotabato City, Maguindanao

24. Hon. Nacio M. Mamaton 5th SDC, SCC, Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat

25. Hon. Bensaudi A. Arabani, Jr. (Acting Presiding Judge-Fulltime) 5th SDC, SCC, Isulan, Sultan Kudarat

26. Hon. Abdilah K. Nul 5th SDC, SCC, Datu Piang, Maguindanao

27. Hon. Sonny Boy M. Pendatun 5th SDC, SCC, Upi, Maguindanao

28. Hon. Moh'd Saga Nilong Saliao 5th SDC, SCC, Kabacan, North Cotabato

29. Hon. Mutalib S. Tagtagan 5th SDC, SCC, Buluan, Maguindanao

30. Hon. Omar Taher 5th SDC, SCC, Pikit, North Cotabato

GROUP-B Regular Court Judges April 24 to 26, 2014 (Thursday to Saturday)

REGIONAL TRIAL COURT

1. Hon. Bansawan Z. Ibrahim RTC, Branch 13, Cotabato City, Maguindanao

2. Hon. Alberto P. quinto RTC, Branch 1, Iligan City, Lanao del Norte

3. Hon. Cherry Joy C. Concha-Ageas RTC, Branch 10. Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte

MUNICIPAL TRIAL COURT IN CITIES

4. Hon. Roncesvalles B. Filoteo MTCC, Isabela City, Basilan

5. Hon. Ivan C. Mendoza, Jr. MTCC, Branch 2, Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur

MUNICIPAL TRIAL COURT

6. Hon. Dante L. Villa MTC, Quezon, Bukidnon

MUNICIPAL CIRCUIT TRIAL COURT

7. Hon. Juan Gabriel H. Alano 2nd MCTC, Maluso-Lantawan-Sumisip, Basilan

8. Hon. Divina T. Samson 4th MCTC, Mabini-Pantukan, Compostela Valley

9. Hon. Annabelle P. Piang 1st MCTC, Parang-Matanog-Buldon-Barira, Maguindanao

10. Hon. Charito U. De Guzman 4th MCTC, Pikit-Libungan-Aleosan, North Cotabato

11. Hon. Gil A. De La Banda 1st MCTC, Makilala-Tulunan-North Cotabato

12. Hon. Alexander B. Yarra 5th MCTC, Pigcawayan-Alamada-Banisilan, North Cotabato

13. Hon. Dominga Garado Aguaviva 5th MCTC, Kolambugan-Tangcal, Lanao del Norte

14. Hon. Rosite P. Macaraya (Acting Presidig Judge) 6th MCTC, Tubod-Baroy-Magsaysay, Lanao del Norte

15. Hon. Arassad M. Macumbal 4th MCTC, Maigo-Bacolod-Munai, Lanao de Norte

16. Hon. Hasmin I. Pangcatan 1st MCTC, Baloi-Pantar-Pantao Ragat, Lanao del Norte

17. Hon. Earl Chaarito Ruelo (Acting Presiding Judge) 2nd MCTC, Linamon-Matungao-Tagoloan, Lanao del Norte

18. Hon. Ottowa B. Abinal 8th MCTC, Molundo-Lumba-Bayabao-Maguing, Lanao del Sur

19. Hon. Anuar A. Edres 2nd MCTC, Balindong-Tugaya-Bacolod Grande-Madalum, Lanao del Sur

20. Hon. Aldohnne R. Umpa 4th MCTC, Malabang-Balabagan-Sultan Gumander-Kapatagan, Lanao del Sur

21. Hon. Francisco J. Cordero, Jr. 1st MCTC, Lebak-Kalamansig, Sultan Kudarat

22. Hon. Marlo C. Brasales 1st MCT, Norala-T'boli-Sto. Niño, South Cotabato

23. Hon. Ma. Theresa R. Pangilinan 6th MCTC, San Miguel-Dinas-Lapuyan, Zamboanga del Sur

24. Hon. Shene C. Cañete 5th MCTC, Imelda-Malangas-Diplahan-Payao, Zamboanga Sibugay

The travel and accommodation expenses of the participants shall be shouldered by the RegNet.

The above-named judges shall submit to the Court Management Office, Office of the Court Administrator, their respective certificates of attendance within ten (10) days from their receipt thereof.

March 12, 2014

(SGD.) JOSE MIDAS P. MARQUEZ Court Administrator