24th Annual Convention and Seminar on September 25-27, 2024

All members and former members are invited to attend the MetCJAP's 24th Annual Convention and Seminar to be held on September 26-27, 2024 at the Grand Regal Hotel in Davao City. Please take note that September 25, 2024 has been authorized as a pre-convention preparation/travel day and is likewise considered on OFFICIAL TIME. See you all in September!

SC Commends Judges for Outstanding Performance on ‘Judgment Day’

In the Judiciary, good work does not go unnoticed.

The Supreme Court has commended 20 trial court judges for their outstanding performance in disposing the most number of civil and criminal cases during last year’s National Judgment Day.

The 2022 National Judgment Day, which was held on November 16, 2022 to coincide with the 47th anniversary of the Office of the Court Administrator (OCA), resulted in the disposal of 55,514 out of the 94,166 criminal cases heard on the said day and the release of 16,475 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs).

OCA Circular No. 98-2021

To: All Officers and Members of the Metropolitan and City Judges Association of the Philippines, INC. (MetCJAP)

Subject: Annual Convention on 16-17 September 2021

Philippines has been accepted as member of the IAJ

It is with great pride that we announce that through the efforts of the MeTCJAP, the Philippines has been accepted as a member of the International Association of Judges (IAJ), an international organization comprised of different judges’ organizations. After being subjected to the tedious process of review of our Judicial system, on 11 September 2021, the present members of the IAJ have found the Philippines qualified to become a member of such a prestigious organization.

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OCA Circular No. 118-2021

Re: Suspension of OCA Circular No. 115-2021, dated 20 August 2021, with respect to the remand of cases to the first level courts

OCA CIRCULAR NO 57-2021

APPROVED MEMORANDUM DATED 19 APRIL 2021 OF THE COMMITTEE FOR OFFICE UNIFORMS FOR THE SUPREME COURT. THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORAL TRIBUNAL, AND LOWER COURTS ON THE REQUEST OF THE SUPREME COURT ASSOCIATION (SCEA) FOR THE EXTENSION OF THE RELAXATION OF THE RULES ON THE WEARING OF THE PRESCRIBED OFFICE UNIFORM EFFECTIVE 03 MAY 2021

OCA CIRCULAR NO. 56–2021

EXTENSION OF THE MORATORIUM ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE GUIDELINES ON THE CONDUCT OF VIDEOCONFERENCING WITH RESPECT TO REMOTE APPEARANCE FROM ABROAD

OCA Circular No. 52-2021

Administrative Circular No. 26-2021 Dated 15 April 2021 (Extension of the Period for Filing of 2020 Saln)

OCA Circular No. 190-2020

Guidelines for the Implementation of the Four-day Workweek in the First and Second Level Courts During the Period of State of Public Health Emergency Due to Covid-19 Pandemic

OCA Circular No. 186-2020

10TH OECD/KPC COMPETITION LAW SEMINAR FOR ASIA-PACIFIC JUDGES ON MARKET DEFINITION: AN ESSENTIAL TOOL OF COMPETITION ANALYSIS

A.O. No. 283-2020

In the interest of an effective administration of justice, and pursuant to the Resolution dated 27 January 2004 in A.M. No. 03-8-02-SC.

OCA Circular No. 164-2020

MANNER OF PAYMENT AND DISPOSITION OF LEGAL FEES AND OTHER COLLECTIONS IN THE LOWER COURTS AMIDST THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

OCA Circular No. 162-2020

Use of Official Philippine Judiciary Office 365 Accounts for Dissemination of Administrative Orders, Circulars and Other Court Issuances, and Submission of Court Reports

OCA Circular No. 106-2020

Guidelines on the Reimbursement of Courts for Purchase of Protective Materials and Equipment Against Covid-19

OCA Circular No. 93-2020

Implementation of Supreme Court Administrative Circular No. 37 – 2020 on the Pilot Testing of Hearings of Criminal Cases Involving Persons Deprived of Liberty through Videoconferencing

Administrative Circular No. 38-2020

Reduced Bail and Recognizance as Modes for Releasing Indigent Pdls During This Period of Public Health Emergency, Pending Resolution of Their Cases

Ang mabilis na pagtugon sa pangangailang ng ating frontliners sa Malabon

Lubos po akong nagpapasalamat sa staff ng Branch 56, MeTC-Malabon sa mabilis na pag-aksyon at pagdonate para sa mga frontliners natin sa Malabon. Nakalikom kami ng 18,000.00. Ito ay ibinili ng 110 packed lunch para sa frontliners ng Ospital ng Malabon (50), Police Detention Center (30) at Malabon City Jail (30). Ang sobra ay ibinili ng bigas at canned goods para ipamigay sa mga guards na bantay ng MeTC&RTC, Malabon at sa iba pang nakatira sa Malabon na lubos na nangangailangan.

OCA Circular No. 89-2020

Implementation of Supreme Court Administrative Circular No. 33-2020 on the Electronic Filing of Criminal Complaints
and Informations, and Posting of Bails 

MetCJAP Fights Against COVID 19

“It is a denial of justice not to stretch out a helping hand to the fallen that is the common right of humanity. “ - Seneca the Younger

Thus, when the UP Medical Foundation made a shout out for assistance, both financial and in kind, to procure much needed PPE’s masks, gloves and alcohol for our brave COVID19 warriors - doctors, nurses, orderlies and caregivers - the MeTCJAP through the BOT immediately responded.

In this war against COVID19 every contribution counts. We urge our members to keep the flame of Bayanihan burning.

#BeCounted

SC Addresses COVID-19 Health Concerns in the Judiciary

The Supreme Court, in today’s special En Banc meeting, addressed the health concerns of its personnel and the public.

Under the leadership of Chief Justice Diosdado M. Peralta, the Court is adopting measures which were the product of feedback and consultations with its first and second level courts.

As part of its social and moral responsibility, the Judiciary is taking all necessary precautions to ensure the health and general welfare of its workers and the public without abandoning its mandate under the Constitution.

Members

Metropolitan and City (MetC) Judges (as of August 16, 2019)
MeTC MANILA
Br. 1 CAMARISTA, MA. RUBY B.
Br. 2 CONCEPCION-DY, MA. MAUREEN T.
Br.

Official MetCJAP Hymn

THE METCJAP HYMN

Words by Judge Maria Clarita Tabin
MTCC-Baguio City
Music by Chet Fernandez Tiongson
Musical Arrangement by Francis Rey V. Estrada

Hail MetCJAP we hold so dear
Extolling truth, justice and equity
To uphold the rule of law 
in public service
And mold upright women and men in the judiciary
Hail MetCJAP we hold so dear

Healthcard for Judges of the First and Second Level Courts and Court Personnel

On October 03, 2018, through the initiative of Assistant Court Administrator (ACA) Lilian Barribal-Co, a Technical Working Group (TWG) was created for  the procurement of the appropriate Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) Plans for Judges and Court Personnel of the First and Second Level Courts. The TWG was composed of the representatives of the three judges associations PJA, METCKAP, PTJL ,  the PACE officers for the court personnel and the heads of the different departments in the SC.

Board Resolution Apr 5, 2018

Board Resolution No. 2018-1 In the matter of the proposed Amendments to AM No. 07-4-15 SC Rules of Procedure in Election Contests before the Courts involving Elective Municipal and Barangay Officials

Board Resolution Sep 20, 2017

Board Resolution No. 2017-6 Authorizing the MetCJAP Board of Trustees to Coordinate with the Fiscal Management and Budge Office (FMBO) thru EDP Division of the Supreme Court to Implement the Automatic Deduction of the Increase of the MetCJAP Membership Fee from P100.00 to P200.00/month.

Letter (dated October 10, 2017) to Mr. Fernando M. Montalvo (OIC, EDP Division) Supervising Judicial Staff Officer, Checks Disbursement Division, FBMO re: request for the deduction of P200.00 from the salaries of the member judges beginning January 2018.

Board Resolution Sep 19, 2017

Board Resolution No. 2017-5 Re Exemption of the Incumbent President and Convention Directors from Payment of Convention Fees

Board Resolution Feb 3, 2017

Board Resolution No. 2017-3 Board Resolution for the Endorsement of the Candidacy of Judge Anne Beatrice A. Balmaceda as Representative of the First Level Court Lady Judges of the PWJA

Board Resolution Feb 3, 2017

Board Resolution No. 2017-1 Guidelines on the Grant of Cash Advances, Liquidation and Requests for reimbursement of Expenses

Board Resolution Mar 3, 2016

Board Resolution Authorizing the MetCJAP President Judge Grace P. Chavez-Ty to Engage the Services of An Accountant for Purposes of BIR Registration

Board Resolution Dec 4, 2015

Resolution Authorizing Change of Signatories in the Landbank YMCA, Manila Branch Account if the Association with Secretary's Certificate

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