OCTOBER 29 - NOVEMBER 4, 2017 10
SMART....FROM P. 3
lately it is the scene of natural calamities and just last week, there was severe flooding that had caused substantial damage”, she said.
although with zero casualty in Dumaguete, had resulted in the destruction of two spillways as well as affecting hundreds of families living near the riverbanks who had to be evacuated to higher ground. Unprecedented heavy rains
that lasted for several hours, believed to be worse than that of typhoon Sendong, inundated Dumaguete and other parts of Negros Oriental, and caused landslides in Valencia as well. “It is crucial that media
The flooding last week,
critical position to disseminate information not only to your families but to your audiences as well”, said Atty. Paredes. So it is only proper and
fitting for the for the media to be oriented on disaster preparedness, to include broadcast, print and social media platforms, she added. Nova Concepcion, Senior Manager for Disaster Preparedness, explained about Tropang Ready information caravan on disaster preparedness for the schools and which aims to “integrate disaster management into the school curriculum”.
are also kept aware of how to respond to disasters because you are in a very
Tropang Ready caravan activities done across the country, although there is no scheduled date yet for this year but they are hoping that
They already had seven
next year, they will be able to hold one activity in one of the universities here, Concepcion said.
CLEFT....FROM P. 2
This is also part of their integrated campaign on disaster preparedness, dubbed SafePH, a Corporate Social Responsibility program of Smart Communications, she added.
they have launched ReadyPH which covers their products, services and solutions for local government units in terms of safety and security, Concepcion revealed.
orientation included lectures on basic/practical survival skills, tips on how foil a potential attacker and what essentials to carry in a survival kit, among others.
The disaster preparedness On the commercial side,
Since the organization’s launch in 1982, more than 31,000 l ives have been changed by Operation Smile in the Philippines. With its 35th anniversary campaign #UntilWeHeal, Operation Smile hopes to eradicate the backlog of cleft incidents in the Philippines. Smart, for its part, seeks to advance healthcare by collaborating with institutions and enhancing programs using technology. (JCT/PIA7- Negros Oriental)
Emergency Management Center, Inc. was the primary resource person in the disaster readiness orientation. (Judy Flores Partlow/PNA)
Louie Domingo of the
Supreme Court of the Philippines Judicial and Bar Council Manila
A N N O U N C E M E N T Conformably to Sections 1 and 2, Rule 7 of the Revised Rules of the Judicial and
Bar Council (JBC), written evaluative examinations and public panel interviews will be conducted by the JBC on 25 September 2017 (Monday), 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., at the Division Hearing Room, Supreme Court Main Building, of the following candidates for the position of Presiding Justice of the Court of Appeals (vice Hon. Andres B. Reyes, Jr., who was appointed to the Supreme Court on 12 July 2017).
1. BARZA, Romeo F. 4. SALAZAR-FERNANDO, Remedios A.
2. GONZALES-SISON, Marlene B. 5. DE JUAN-QUINAGORAN, Rowena D.C. 3. PIZARRO, Normandie B.
The following are also candidates for the said position, but whose previous
interviews are still valid: 1. AGUILA-TOPACIO, Dinnah C.
2. ARELLANO-MORALES, Evalyn M. 6. PAMPILO, Silvino T., Jr. 3. CRUZ, Stephen C.
against any of the aforesaid applicants either
5.MONTEJO-GONZAGA, Dorothy P. 7. QUIJANO, Vernard T.
4. DELA PEÑA, Gregorio V., III The public may submit to the JBC a sworn complaint, report, or opposition
through personal delivery or mail
addressed to the JBC (2nd Floor, Centennial Bldg., Supreme Court, Padre Faura St., Manila) or
following positions:
1. Court of Appeals Associate Justice (vice Justice Melchor Quirino C. Sadang, whose optional retirement was approved on 1 August 2017 and effective on 6 January 2017);
Congratulations 1978 N E O R U N C O NEORUNCO NEORUNCO Chairman of the BOD Dr. Profetiza Lim (4th from left) with CDA officials
2. Sandiganbayan Associate Justice (vice Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo, who was appointed Supreme Court Justice on 14 August 2017); and
3. Judge in the Following Courts in Region V:
Albay RTC, Br. 5, Legaspi City – Special Court for Commercial Cases
RTC, Br. 7, Legaspi City RTC, Br. 8, Legaspi City – Special Court for Family Cases
RTC, Br. 9, Legaspi City – Special Court for Family Cases
RTC, Br. 16, Tabaco City – Special Court for Family Cases
RTC, Br. 17, Tabaco City 2nd MCTC, Bacacay-Malilipot 4th MCTC, Camalig-Jovellar MTCC, Br. 3, Legaspi City – Election Court for Barangay Officials
MTCC, Ligao City Camarines Norte
MTC, Mercedes MTC, Talisay
Camarines Sur RTC, Br. 19, Naga City – Election Court for Municipal Officials
RTC, Br. 26, Naga City RTC, Br. 62, Naga City – Election Court for Municipal Officials
RTC, Br. 56, Libmanan RTC, Br. 31, Pili RTC, Br. 33, Pili RTC, Br. 37, Iriga – Election Court for Municipal Officials
RTC, Br. 59, Iriga City – Unorganized Court
7th MCTC, Tigaon-Sagnay 8th MCTC, San Jose-Presentacion 9th MCTC, Nabua-Bato MTC, Pasacao MTCC, Br. 1, Iriga Cantanduanes
MTC, San Andres 3rd MCTC, Panganiban-Viga- Bagamanoc
4th MCTC, Pandan-Caramoan MTC, Virac Masbate RTC, Br. 44, Masbate City RTC, Br. 47, Masbate City – Special Court for Environmental Cases and Election Court for Municipal Officials
RTC, Br. 48, Masbate City – Special Court for Family and Agrarian Cases
RTC, Br. 49, Cataingan 4th MCTC, Placer-Cawayan- Esperanza
MTC, San Pascual Sorsogon RTC, Br. 55, Irosin 3rd MCTC, Matnog-Sta. Magdalena 4th MCTC, Gubat-Prieto Diaz MTC, Pilar
Applications or recommendations (with conforme), together with two complete
sets (one original/certified true copy and one duplicate photocopied on long bond paper) of the documentary requirements, must all be received by the JBC not later than 4:30 p.m. of 2 November 2017. The date of actual receipt by the JBC of the applications and complete documentary requirements shall be deemed as the date of filing. Qualifications of applicants shall be reckoned from the said deadline.
The following are the required documents, which must be tabbed (using the
corresponding number in the list, e.g. the application must be tabbed or labeled “1” and the PDS “2a”) and accompanied with a transmittal letter indicating all the submitted documents and a compact disc or flash drive containing scanned or electronic copies thereof in Portable Document Format (PDF):
1. Duly signed application or recommendation (with conforme)
2a. Duly accomplished, computerized, and notarized Personal Data Sheet (JBC Form 1 – August 2017 version – downloadable from the JBC Website
http://jbc.judiciary.gov.ph).
2b. Transcript of Law School Records
2c. Birth Certificate issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) or, in the absence thereof as shown by PSA Certification, other proof of age and citizenship
2d. Certificate of Admission to the Bar (with Bar Rating)
3a. Certificate of Employment stating applicant’s present position, annual salary, salary grade, and judicial rank, if any
Note: Nos. 2b-2d are to be submitted by first time applicants and by previous applicants who have not yet submitted them.
No. 3a is not required of employees of the Judiciary and solo law practitioners.
Gawad Parangal Hall of Fame Awardee
compliments from:
CLIMBS Life and General Insurance Cooperative
Nos. 3a-3c, 4, & 12 are not required of Justices and Judges.
Nos. 3a-3c, 4-10 must have been issued not earlier than 2 May 2017, except chest x-ray, which must have been issued not earlier than 2 November 2016.
3b. Service Record of applicants who have been employed in the government at any point
3c. Clearance or Certification of pending or decided cases against the applicant issued by current employer
3d. Certification of Assumption of Office or Oath of Office of applicant’s current position (only for Justices, Judges, Prosecutors, and lawyers from other government offices who have judicial rank)
4. Clearance of no pending case issued by the Office of the Bar Confidant
5a. Certificate of payment of membership dues or of lifetime membership issued by the IBP National Office
5b. Clearance of no pending case or Certification of pending or decided case(s) issued by the IBP National Office
6. NBI Clearance 7. Ombudsman Clearance 8. Police Clearance from place of residence
9a. Results of the following medical examinations conducted within six months prior to the deadline for filing of applications:
Complete blood count Routine urinalysis
Applicants must take note of the following guidelines:
a. Applications sent through electronic mail or facsimile machine, as well as other documents which are incomplete, out of date, or without a transmittal letter, shall not be given due course.
The transmittal letter must contain a manifestation that all the
documents submitted are complete and up to date; that the applicant is solely responsible for incomplete or out-of-date documents or data; and that the Personal Data Sheet used is the latest version and all the fields therein are accomplished.
b. Previous applicants who are interested in the aforementioned positions must submit two complete sets of the required documents except Items Nos. 2b, 2c, and 2d if these are already on file with the JBC. If they have new, modified, or corrected entries in their updated PDS, they must highlight or mark the said entries with a bright color.
c. However, previous applicants may submit a mere manifestation of an intent to apply for any of the aforementioned positions if they have submitted two complete sets of the required documents within thirty (30) days prior to the filing of such manifestation. But, if any of their previously submitted clearances, medical examination results, and medical certificate was issued earlier than 2 May 2017, or
if their chest x-ray was issued earlier than
2 November 2016, they must submit two complete sets of the required documents; otherwise, their application would not be given due course.
15 September 2017. FELIPA B. ANAMA Clerk of Court & JBC Ex Officio Secretary
Blood chemistry – FBS, BUN, Creatinine, Uric Acid, Cholesterol, and SGPT
Electrocardiogram (12-Lead)
9b. Results of routine chest x-ray (excluding x-ray films) conducted within one year prior to the deadline for filing of applications
10.Medical Certificate with findings or impressions on the results of the medical examinations
11.Income Tax Return or Certificate of Compensation Payment/Tax Withheld for Years 2015 and 2016
12.Performance Rating for Years 2014, 2015, and 2016 (for those in government service)
13.Sworn Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Networth for Years 2015 and 2016 in case of applicants in government service, or for 2016 for those in the private sector
14.Two sample decisions/ resolutions/ pleadings
15.Treatises, opinions, or articles written, edited, or published, if any
16.Documents showing the nature and status of cases against or involving the applicant, if any (whether pending or decided)
through facsimile machine at Tel. No. 02-552-9607 or e-mail at
jbc@sc.judiciary.gov.ph and
jbc87supremecourt@gmail.com. The JBC also announces the opening, for application or recommendation, of the
METROPOST
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12
