[ SC ADMINISTRATIVE CIRCULAR NO. 29-A-2001, May 15, 2001 ]

[ SC ADMINISTRATIVE CIRCULAR NO. 29-A-2001, May 15, 2001 ]

[ SC ADMINISTRATIVE CIRCULAR NO. 29-A-2001, May 15, 2001 ]

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

DATE : 15 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 the Court of Appeals, Court of Tax Appeals, Sandiganbayan and NCR Lower Courts officials and personnel is scheduled on 22 May 2001 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the 3rd Floor, SC Centennial Building. The activity shall be participated in by the following officials and personnel:

Court of Appeals :

Justice Mercedes Gozo-Dadole

Justice Jose L. Sabio, Jr.

Justice Remedios Salazar-Fernando

Justice Bienvenido Reyes

Justice Edgardo Cruz

Justice Perlita Tria Tirona

Atty. Miriam Bautista

Atty. Carol Peralta

Atty. Anita Rey

Atty. Josefina Mallari

Sandiganbayan:

Atty. Renato Bocar, Legal Division

Mr. Sevillano Manguera, Personnel Division

Mrs. Leonora Contacto, Docket Division

Mrs. Yolanda Panganting, 4th Division

Mr. Florecel Sebastian, 1st Division

Mr. Guillermo Nacario, 2nd Division

Mrs. Gloria Lantin, 5th Division

Mr. Freddie Garong, 3rd Division

Mr. Jacinto dela Cruz, Sheriff

Mr. Windsor Pamorca, SEA

Court of Tax Appeals:

Presiding Judge Ernesto Acosta or Associate Judge Amancio Saga

Atty. Elvesa Apolinario, Clerk of Court III

Atty. Jesus Inocanto, Court Attorney IV

Ms. Elsie Forteza, Chief Judicial Staff Officer

Mr. Cary Galvan, Chief Judicial Staff Officer

RTC Manila:

Judge Priscilla B. Padilla, Branch 38

Judge Mercedes P. Lacap, Branch 15

Judge Leonardo P. Reyes, Branch 31

Judge Edgardp F. Sundiam Branch 52

Judge Nimfa C. Vilches, Branch 48

RTC Quezon City:

Judge Vivencio S. Baclig, Branch 77

Judge Vicente Q. Roxas, Branch 227

Judge Emilio L. Leachon, Jr., Branch 224

Judge Ma. Luisa Q. Padilla, Branch 215

Judge Agustin S. Dizon, Branch 80

RTC Pasig City:

Judge Florito Macalino, Branch 267

Judge Amelia A. Manalastas, Branch 268

Judge Lorifel Pahimna, Branch 69

Judge Danilo Curz, Branch 152

Judge Esperanza Fabon-Victorino, Branch 157

RTC Mandaluyong:

Judge Rizalina C. Umali, Branch 212

Judge Paulita Villarante, Branch 211

Judge Japar B. Dimaampao, Branch 208

Atty. Juliet Manalo, Clerk of Court, Branch 208

Atty. Zenaida Alimbuyugin, Clerk of Court, Branch 212

RTC Pasay

Judge Caridad H. Cuerdo, Branch 113

Atty. Imelda Mendoza, Assistant Clerk of Court

RTC Makati

Judge Sixto C. Marella, Jr., Branch 138

Judge Estela P. Bernabe, Branch 142

Judge Oscar B. Pimentel, Branch 148

Above named officials and personnel are enjoined to participate in the workshops and give utmost priority to the undertaking. Your participation in this workshop will ensure that the final document carries the concerns of the courts' wide audience. As you know, the APJR 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 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.

Chief Justice