[ ADMINISTRATIVE CIRCULAR NO. 83-2007, September 20, 2007 ]

[ ADMINISTRATIVE CIRCULAR NO. 83-2007, September 20, 2007 ]

[ ADMINISTRATIVE CIRCULAR NO. 83-2007, September 20, 2007 ]

AUTHORIZING THE ATTENDANCE OF JUDGES OF SELECTED DESIGNATED DRUGS COURTS, FAMILY COURTS AND SINGLE SALA COURTS OF REGIONS IX, X , XI AND XII AT THE SEMINAR-WORKSHOP FOR JUDGES, PROSECUTORS AND LAW ENFORCERS ON DANGEROUS DRUGS LAW

The Philippine Judicial Academy (PHILJA), in partnership with the Dangerous Drugs Baord (DDB), will conduct a Seminar-Workshop for Judges, Prosecutors and Law Enforcers on Dangerous Drugs Law for selected designated Drugs Courts, Family Courts and Single Sala Courts of Regions IX, X, XI and XII from 10 to 12 October 2007 at the Royal Mandaya Hotel, Davao City.

The following are the designated participants:

Drugs Court Judges

1.

Hon. Gregorio V. Dela Peña III

RTC, Br. 12, Zamboanga City

2.

Hon. Eric D. Elumba

RTC, Br. 13, Zamboanga City

3.

Hon. Reynerio G. Estacio

RTC, Br. 14, Zamboanga City

4.

Hon. Peter V. Eisma

RTC, Br. 15, Zamboanga City

5.

Hon. Jesus C. Carbon, Jr.

RTC, Br. 16, Zamboanga City

6.

Hon. Noli T. Catli

RTC, Br. 25, Cagayan de Oro City

7.

Hon. Henry B. Damasing

RTC, Br. 14, Oroquieta City

8.

Hon. Godofredo B. Abul

RTC, Br. 4, Butuan City

9.

Hon. Romeo C. Albarracin

RTC, Br. 9, Davao City

Family Court Judges

10. Hon. Rogelio D. Laquihon RTC, Br. 7, Dipolog City

11. Hon. Benjamin R. Lanzaderas RTC, Br. 22, Pagadian City

12. Hon. Eduardo S. Casals RTC, Br. 1, Butuan City

13. Hon. Ma. Nimfa P. Sitaca RTC, Br. 13, Oroquieta City

14. Hon. Evelyn Gamotin-Nery RTC, Br. 19, Cagayan de Oro City & Acting Presiding Judge, RTC, Br. 9, Malaybalay City

15. Hon. Francisco L. Calingin RTC, Br. 22, Cagayan de Oro City

16. Hon. Salvador M. Ibarreta, Jr. RTC, Br. 8, Davao City

Single Sala Courts

17. Hon. Allen R. Abubakar RTC, Br. 03, Jolo Sulu & Br. 25, Siasi, Sulu

18. Hon. Bensaudi I. Arabani RTC, Br. 04, Parang, Sulu

19. Hon. Abdulmaid K. Muin RTC, Br. 05, Bongao, Tawi-tawi

20. Hon. Arturo M. Paculanang RTC, Br. 11, Sindangan

21. Hon. Laarni N. Dajao RTC, Br. 27, Siocon, Zamboanga del Norte

22. Hon. Oscar D. Tomarong RTC, Br. 28, Liloy, Zamboanga del Norte

23. Hon. Edilberto G. Absin RTC, Br. 29, San Miguel, Zamboanga del Sur

24. Hon. Ernesto Maximo Victor E. Laurel RTC, Br. 30, Aurora, Zamboanga del Sur

25. Hon. Reubin L. Maraon RTC, Br. 24, Ipil, Zamboanga del Sur

26. Hon. Dax Zenos RTC, Br. 34, Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte

27. Hon. Dante Luz N. Viacrusis RTC, Br. 06, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur

28. Hon. Hector B. Salise RTC, Br. 07, Bayugan, Agusan del Sur

29. Hon. Jose U. Yamut, Sr. RTC, Br. 11, Manolo Fortich. Bukidnon

30. Hon. Sylvia S. Machacon RTC, Br. 16, Tangub City, Misamis Occidental

31. Hon. Ruben R. Cagas RTC, Br. 36, Calamba, Misamis Occidental

32. Hon. Dennis Z. Aicantar RTC, Br. 44, Initao, Misamis Oriental

33. Hon. Rustico D. Paderanga RTC, Br. 28, Mambajao, Camiguin

34. Hon. Evangeline S. Yuipco-Bayana RTC, Br. 31, Dapa, Surigao del Norte

35. Hon. Louis P. Acosta RTC, Br. 32, Dinagat Island, Surigao del Norte

36. Hon. Hilarion P. Clapis, Jr. RTC, Br. 03, Nabunturan, Compostela Valley

37. Hon. Jose B. Lopez RTC, Br. 07, Baganga, Davao Oriental

38. Hon. Nino Batingana RTC, Br. 5 & 6, Mati, Davao Oriental & Br. 32, Lupon, Davao Oriental

39. Hon. Loida Posadas-Kahulugan RTC, Br. 21, Bansalan Davao del Sur

40. Hon. Roberto L. Ayco RTC, Br. 26, Surallah, South Cotabato

41. Hon. Eddie R. Rojas RTC, Br. 39, Polomok, South Cotabato

42. Hon. Jaime I. Infante RTC, Br. 38, Alabei, Sarangani

43. Hon. Alfredo P. Jalad RTC, Br. 28, Lianga, Surigao del Sur

44. Hon. Merlyn P. Cañedo RTC, Br. 29, Bislig City, Surigao del Sur

45. Hon. Romeo C Buenaflor RTC, Br. 41, Cantilan, Surigao del Sur

46. Hon. Jacob T. Malik RTC, Br. 21, Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte

47. Hon. Alan L. Flores RTC, Br. 07, Tubod, Lanao del Norte

48. Hon. German M. Malcampo RTC, Br. 19, Isulan, Sultan Kudarat

49. Hon. Milanio M. Guerrero RTC, Br. 20, Takurong, Sultan Kudarat

All other judges from the Judicial Regions IX, X, XI and XII whose courts have been designated as "DRUGS COURT" are hereby enjoined to attend.

The attendance of the participants in this seminar-workshop shall be MANDATORY and on OFFICIAL BUSINES.

The participating judges should see to it that their respective court calendars are properly managed and the parties notified in advance, of any cancelled hearing.

Formal business attire is required. No companion and substitution of participants shall be allowed.

Any communication relating to this Seminar-Workshop should be addressed to Hon. Justice Ameurfina A. Melencio Herrera, Chancellor, PHILJA, 3rd Floor, Centennial Building, Supreme Court, Padre Faupa-Street corner Taft Avenue, Manila.

Issued this 20th day of September 2007.

(Sgd)REYNATO S. PUNO

Chief Justice

Copy furnished:

Office of the Chief Justice Offices of the Associate Justices Office of the Presiding Justice, Court of Appeals Office of the Court Administrator (OCA) Office of the Clerk of Court, Supreme Court Offices of the Deputy Court Administrators Offices of the Assistant Court Administrators Philippine Judicial Academy Office of the Clerk of Court, Court of Appeals ALL CONCERNED

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