[ SC ADMINISTRATIVE CIRCULAR NO. 13-2003, February 20, 2003 ]

[ SC ADMINISTRATIVE CIRCULAR NO. 13-2003, February 20, 2003 ]

[ SC ADMINISTRATIVE CIRCULAR NO. 13-2003, February 20, 2003 ]

ATTENDANCE IN THE FIFTH EXPERTS' MEETING ON "STRENGTHENING THE JUDICIAL PROTECTION OF CHILDREN" ON 3-5 MARCH 2003 AT THE DUSIT HOTEL, MAKATI CITY

The Philippines, through the Council for the Welfare of Children and in coordination with, among other government agencies or offices, the Philippine Judicial Academy, is hosting the Fifth Experts' Meeting on Strengthening the Judicial Protection of Children, to be held on 3-5 March 2003 at the Dusit Hotel, Makati City. The meeting aims "to sustain and build on existing ASEM efforts to establish and strengthen networks in protecting children from abuse, exploitation, neglect and discrimination; [i]t further intends to promote inter-regional cooperation on the issue of child welfare, particularly in regard to the judicial system."

The following family court judges and officials from the Philippine Judicial Academy are designated as delegates to this meeting:

Hon. Cielito M. Gruella, RTC, Branch 29, Manila

Hon. Nimfa Cuesta Vilches, RTC, Branch 48, Manila

Hon. Natividad G. Dizon, RTC, Branch 102, Quezon City

Hon. Rosalina Luna Pison, RTC, Branch 107, Quezon City

Hon. Caridad G. Cuerdo, RTC, Branch 173, Pasay City

Hon. Erlinda Piñera Uy, RTC, Branch 162, Pasig City

Atty. Eulogia M. Cueva, PHILJA Professor II

Atty. Jose Maria A. Ochave, PHILJA Professor II

Attendance in this meeting shall be on OFFICIAL BUSINESS.

The Judges concerned should see to it that their respective court calendars are properly managed and that parties are notified in advance of any cancelled hearing.

Any communications relating to the meeting may be addressed to Hon. Ameurfina M. Herrera, Chancellor, Philippine Judicial Academy (PHILJA), 3rd Floor, Supreme Court, Taft Avenue, corner Padre Faura Street, Manila, at Tel: 5529514; Fax: 5529526; E-mail philja@supremecourt.gov.ph

Issued this 20th day of February 2003.

(Sgd.) HILARIO G. DAVIDE, JR.

Chief Justice