[ SC ADMINISTRATIVE CIRCULAR NO. 45-2002, October 09, 2002 ]

[ SC ADMINISTRATIVE CIRCULAR NO. 45-2002, October 09, 2002 ]

[ SC ADMINISTRATIVE CIRCULAR NO. 45-2002, October 09, 2002 ]

AUTHORIZING THE ATTENDANCE OF SELECTED JUDGES AND PERSONNEL IN THE VISAYAS REGIONAL CONSULTATION ON THE FIRST DRAFT DESIGN REPORT OF THE ADB TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO THE JUDICIARY TO BE CONDUCTED BY THE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT OFFICE (PMO)

In support of the APJR, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) is providing Technical Assistance to the Supreme Court to strengthen the independence and accountability of the Judiciary. One of the outputs of this Technical Assistance is a design report that provides reform recommendations to support the reform goal of strengthening the independence, accountability and efficiency of the Judiciary. The Team of Consultants hired under this TA has recently proposed certain administrative and financial reforms that will now be subjected to consultations with, and review by, the various stakeholders of the judicial system. Feedback from these consultations will be considered in finalizing the reforms.

The following are hereby authorized to participate in the Visayas Regional Consultation on the First Design Report and Desk Review on October 29-30, 2002 at the Montebello Villa Hotel, Cebu City:

Executive Judges:

Region 6:

Edgar Garvilles, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental

Sylvia G. Jurao, San Jose, Antique

Salvador S. Gubaton, Roxas City, Capiz

Marietta Homen Valencia, Kalibo, Aklan

Region 7:

Galicano C. Arriesgado, Cebu City

Eleluterio E. Chiu, Dumaguete City

Raineldo T. Son, Tagbilaran City

Leopoldo V. Canete, Lapulapu City

Region 8:

Leonilo B. Apita, Tacloban City

Arnulfo 0. Bugtas, Borongan, Eastern Samar

Roberto A. Navidad, Calbayog City

Romeo M. Gomez, Maasin, Leyte

Clerks of Courts.

Region 6:

Ernesto B. Estoya, San Jose, Antique

Bias Chan Nolasco, Jr., Roxas City, Capiz

Magdalena L. Lometillo, Iloilo City

Corazon P. Torres, Bacolod City

Region 7:

Romulo T. Puagang, Tagbilaran City

Jeoffrey S. Joaquino, Cebu City

Eustacia N. Marfil, Toledo City

Rey C. Ponce, Lapulapu City

Region 8:

Roselyn C. Fallorina, Tacloban City

Jesusita U. Lim, Catarman, Northern Samar

Enrique C. Dala, Borongan, Eastern Samar

Rebecca G. Almeda, Catbalogan, Samar

The following PMO officials and staff shall manage the conduct of the consultation, provide administrative and logistical support, and facilitate the Focus Group Discussion ensuing therein:

Program Management Office:

Evelyn Toledo-Dumdum

Ed Davis

Susan Gavino

Nestor Venturillo

Cecile V. Dumdum

Cyrus Borja

Dennis Russell Baldago

Ellen Apolonio

Francis Initorio

Attendance to this consultation shall be on OFFICIAL BUSINESS. All travel expenses that are properly documented shall be reimbursed immediately after the consultation. Formal business attire is required. No companions and no substitution of participants shall be allowed.

Any communication relating to the seminar shall be addressed to Ms. Evelyn Toledo-Dumdum, Program Director, Program Management Office, Supreme Court, 6/F Centennial Bldg., Taft Ave. cor. Padre Faura St., Malate, Manila at telephone no. 552-9579, 522-9578; fax: 552-9568; e-mail: jrp1@supremecourt.gov.ph.

9 October 2002.

(Sgd.) HILARIO G. DAVIDE, JR

Chief Justice