[ SC ADMINISTRATIVE CIRCULAR NO. 29-C-2001, May 29, 2001 ]

[ SC ADMINISTRATIVE CIRCULAR NO. 29-C-2001, May 29, 2001 ]

[ SC ADMINISTRATIVE CIRCULAR NO. 29-C-2001, May 29, 2001 ]

RE :ATTENDANCE IN THE MULTI-SECTORAL CONSULTATION WORKSHOP ON THE ACTION PROGRAM FOR JUDICIAL REFORM

DATE : 29 May 2001

As part of the Supreme Court's judicial reform efforts, a series of Multi-sectoral Consultation Workshops on the Action Program for Judicial Reform (APJR), involving officers and employees of the courts and members of the civil society, will be held between 16 May to 15 June 2001.

The APJR, which outlines the reform efforts to be undertaken by the Judiciary from 2001-2006, is due for finalization. The series of workshops, as a significant step towards this effort, is aimed at getting inputs from the Court's internal and external stakeholders to make the APJR responsive to their needs. The consultations seek to elicit the following:

Inputs, recommendations, issues involving the APJR

Recommendations for smooth implementation of the reforms

Recommendations on how best the implementation of the reforms will be monitored

The workshop for court officials and personnel in the Visayas region is scheduled on 8 June 2001 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Montebello Villa Hotel in Banilad, Cebu. The activity shall be participated in by the following:

Sixth Judicial Region

Regional Trial Courts(RTC)- Executive Judges

Hon. Sheila Martelino Cortez (Kalibo, Aklan)

Hon. Nery G. Duremdes (San Jose, Antique)

Hon. Julius L. Abela (Roxas City, Capiz)

Hon. Manuel M. Barrios (Mambusao, Capiz)

Hon. Tito G. Gustilo (Iloilo City, Iloilo)

Hon. Reynaldo M. Alon (Silay City, Negros Occidental)

Hon. Edgar G. Garvilles (Bacolod City, Negros Occidental)

Hon. Jose Y. Aguirre (Himamaylan, Negros Occidental)

Hon. Roberto S.A. Javellana (San Carlos City, Negros Occidental)

Municipal Trial Court in Cities(MTCCs)-Executive Judges

Hon. Ma. Lorna P. Demonteverde (Bacolod City, Negros Occidental)

Hon. Jose R. Astorga (Iloilo City, Iloilo)

Clerks of Courts

Mr. Arturo R. Quimpo (Kalibo, Aklan)

Mr. Ernesto B. Estoya (San Jose, Antique)

Mr. Bias Chan Nolasco, Jr. (Roxas City, Capiz)

Mr. Magdaleno Loredo Lometillo (Iloilo City, Iloilo)

Mr. Eric B. de Vera (Silay City, Negros Occidental)

Ms. Tarjata C. Ignalaga (San Carlos City, Negros Occidental)

Mr. Gregorio A. Lanaria (Himamaylan, Negros Occidental)

Mr. Ildefonso M. Villanueva, Jr. (Bacolod City, Negros Occidental)

Seventh Judicial Region

RTC-Executive judges

Hon. Baudilio K. Dosdos (Tagbilaran City, Bohol)

Hon. Galicano C. Arriesgado (Cebu City, Cebu)

Hon. Rumoldo R. Fernandez (Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu)

Hon. Ulric R. Cafiete (Mandaue City, Cebu)

Hon. Cesar O. Estrera (Toledo City, Cebu)

Hon. Eleuterio E. Chiu (Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental)

MTCC-Executive Judges

Hon. Rosabella M. Tormis (Cebu City, Cebu)

Hon. Antonio T. Estoconing (Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental)

Clerks of Courts

Ms. Magdalena B. Dumangas (Tagbilaran City, Bohol)

Mr. Jeoffrey S. Joaquino (Cebu City, Cebu)

Mr. Rey C. Ponce (Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu)

Ms. Eustacia Navarro Marfil (Toledo City, Cebu)

Mr. Julian P. Capitan, Jr. (Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental)

Eighth Judicial Region

RTC-Executive Judges

Hon. Arnulfo O. Bugtas (Borongan, Eastern Samar)

Hon. Santos T. Gil (Tacloban City, Leyte)

Hon. Fortunato L. Madrona (Ormoc City, Leyte)

Hon. Lourdes G. Blanco (Carigara, Leyte)

Hon. Cesar R. Cinco (Catarman, Northern Samar)

Hon. Jose H. Mijares (Laoang, Northern Samar)

Hon. Romeo M. Gomez (Maasin, Southern Leyte)

Hon. Sinforiano A. Monsanto (Catbalogan, Samar)

Hon. Roberto A. Navidad (Calbayog City, Samar)

MTCC-Executive Judges

Hon. Emma E. Supremo (Tagbilaran City, Bohol)

Hon. Paulino A. Cabello (Tacloban City, Leyte)

Clerks of Courts

Mr. Enrique C. Dala (Borongan, Eastern Samar)

Ms. Roselyn C. Fallorina (Tacloban City, Leyte)

Mr. James Clinton Richard Nuevo (Ormoc City, Leyte)

Ms. Jesusita U. Lim (Catarman, Northern Samar)

Ms. Rebecca G. Almeda (Catbalogan, Samar)

Mr. Virgilio B. Cabral (Calbayog City, Samar)

Mr. Roman T. Galdo (Maasin, Southern Leyte)

Abovenamed officials and personnel are enjoined to participate in the workshops and rive utmost priority to the undertaking. Your participation in this workshop will ensure that final document carries the concerns of the courts' wide audience. As you know, the PJR will usher in the realization of our common desire for a "judiciary that is independent, effective and efficient, and worthy of public trust and confidence."

Attendance in the workshop shall be on OFFICIAL TIME. All queries relative to this activity may be addressed to the PMO, particularly Ms. Cecile V. Dumdum or Ms. Ma. Theresa B. Espeleta at tel. nos. 522-5090, 522-5094, and 521-8023, or Atty. Conrad S. Tolentino at 523-4824 and 522-2236.

(Sgd.) HILARIO G. DAVIDE, JR.