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Nationwide Judgement Week Program on 16-20 November 2020

Sixth Nationwide Judgement Day Program on 20 November 2020

   The Philippine Women Judges Association (PWJA) denounces the cowardly act of violence that harmed one of our own –Judge Jeaneth Gaminde San Joaquin of the Regional Trial Court of Libmanan, Camarines Sur, Branch 56 – and her personal assistant, Rocelle Martinez.

Survey on Persons Deprived of Liberty Released by the Courts

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.

Guidelines in the Imposition of Community Service as Penalty in Lieu of Imprisonment

The Philippine Women Judges Association (PWJA) is deeply saddened by the passing of its beloved founder, Justice Ameurfina A. Melencio-Herrera, who lived a full life at 98 years of age. Justice Herrera organized the PWJA on September 5, 1987 with only 155 women judges, and had overseen its consistent growth over the years. Now, more than a thousand lady magistrates look up to Justice Herrera as a source of inspiration and empowerment. Her academic superiority, manifest integrity, remarkable fortitude, and endless capacity for work even in her twilight years are unparalleled.

Public Access to Videoconferencing Hearings

Interim Guidelines for Absences Due to Quarantine and/or Treatment Relative to COVID-19