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Court of Appeals
Office of the Presiding Justice
The Court of Appeals En Banc is composed of the Presiding Justice and sixty-nine (69) Associate Justices. The Office of the Presiding Justice implements policies, executes the resolutions and enforces the orders of the Court of Appeals En Banc. It performs the functions specifically vested upon the position of the Presiding Justice by the law, rules and regulations or those implied therefrom and performs all other functions and duties inherent in this position. The offices of the Associate Justices assist the Presiding Justice in performing adjudicative and administrative functions.
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Hon. Fernanda Lampas Peralta
Office of the Clerk of Court
The Office of the Clerk of Court acts as the administrative officer of the Court. The Clerk of Court exercises general supervision over personnel and administrative matters; recommends courses of action to be taken on various matters ranging from personnel action to non-judicial concerns; disseminate information concerning court activities of public interest; answers queries from litigants, counsel and interested parties pertaining to the status of cases pending in the Court and perform other functions as may, from time to time, be assigned by the Presiding Justice or the Court. In all official matters and in relation to other government agencies, the Clerk of Court is usually the liaison officer.
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Atty. Anita S. Jamerlan-Rey
Assistant Clerks of Court
The Office of the Assistant Clerks of Court shall assist the Office of Clerk of Court in the performance of its duties and functions; perform any other duties and functions as may be assigned by the Presiding Justice; and in case of vacancy in the position of the Clerk of Court, act as Acting Clerk of Court until a successor is appointed and qualified. In case of absence or incapacity of the Clerk of Court, the Assistant Clerk of Court shall perform the duties of the Clerk of Court until the latter reports for duty.
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Atty. Arnel D. Macapagal
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Atty. Maria Consuelo Aissa P. Wong-Ruste
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Atty. Rosemarie D. Anacan-Dizon
Division Clerks of Court
The Office of the Division Clerks of Court is under the direct control and supervision of the Chairman of the Division. It takes charge of the pre- and post-adjudicative matters relative to cases brought to the Court.
Office of the Court Reporter
The Court Reporter maintains custody of the original decisions and final resolutions in bound form and ensures their publication in the Official Gazette. For each reported decision and resolution, the Reporter prepares a syllabus focused solely on legal issues. The Court Reporter is the authorized officer to represent the Clerk of Court in issuing certified true copies of the Court’s decisions and final resolutions, upon payment of the proper fees. The Court Reporter also supplies the Justices with copies of decisions of first impression as well as updates on recent Supreme Court en banc decisions. Furthermore, the Court Reporter brings any conflicting decisions to the attention of the Presiding Justice, who may then convene the relevant Divisions to address these conflicts.
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Atty. Shirley C. Uy
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Atty. Agnes V. Marcaida
Accounting Division
The Accounting Division takes charge of accounting and monitoring of all court financial transactions, revenues, collections, and remittance. Its functions include general supervision and administrative control of activities in financing, budgeting, accounting, collections, and other related matters, including processing and control of staff salaries and other financial concerns.
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Nicacia Maria Luisa O. Viovicente
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Charito C. Dela Cruz
Cash Division
The Court of Appeals Cash Division manages both collection and disbursement of funds. It collects all docket, other legal fees and other court collections and issues official receipts for each transaction, including payments made through the Judiciary Electronic Payment Solution (JePS). Daily collections are deposited to the Land Bank of the Philippines, the Court's Authorized Government Depository Bank (AGDB). The Division prepares monthly Reports on Collections and Deposits (RCD) with copies of the issued official receipts and its deposit slips. For disbursements, the Cash Division takes charge of all the processed and approved vouchers for payment. Payments includes check issuances and disbursements through List of Due and Demandable Accounts Payable-Advice to Debit Accounts (LDDAP-ADA) via manual and Electronic Manual Disbursement System/eMDS). The Division also prepares all disbursement reports through the Report of Check Issued (RCI) and Report of Advice to Debit Account Issued (RADAI).
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Rochelle C. Alas
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Bernadette B. Llenos-Mingao
Fiscal Management and Budget Division
The Fiscal Management and Budget Division prepares and executes the annual budget of the Court, initiates plans and budget preparation for better utilization of Court funds, and fiscalizes the Court's financial interest to cover budget deficiencies and perform corrective measures as needed. It prepares reports as required by the Department of Budget and Management, Commission Audit, and other government agencies. It is in charge of budget allotment and control for the Court, and provides advise and assistance to the Court on the status of appropriations, allotment, and such other financial matters as maybe needed.
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Atty. Ray Emmanuel M. Virgines
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Maria Antonette D. Aquino
General Services Division
The General Services Division is in charge of Court buildings, grounds, and facilities. It supervises the janitorial agency maintaining the court premises, coordinates with other government agencies and private entities on major repairs and services, and sends out official court notices and processes by mail or personal deliveries.
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Engr. Eric M. Cuasay
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Rhodora Emmyrue B. Deveras
Information and Statistical Data Division
The Information and Statistical Data Division serves as the center for systematic exchange or dissemination of information about the Court. It renders prompt, sincere, and accurate case information service assistance to the public; collates information from the offices of the Justices; and submits to the Office of the Court Administrator and other requesting government agencies monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual statistical reports on case accomplishments, case load, and case disposal.
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Jocelyn P. Laguna
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Amiel C. De Vera
Judicial Records Division
The Judicial Records Division takes charge of case docketing activities like receiving, compiling, processing, and reporting all pleadings necessary for the proper adjudication of appealed judicial cases, whether civil or criminal in nature, and original actions falling under the jurisdiction of the Court of Appeals. It administers records keeping policies, procedures, and techniques; implements and evaluates programs for the systematic management of judicial records; prepares entries of judgment; and maintains systematic filing and records keeping. It is also in charge of remanding decided cases to the court of origin, and acts as case records custodian for the Court.
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John O. Conanan
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Renato M. Sister
Library Services Division
The Library Services Division assists the Presiding Justice, Associate Justices, officials and lawyers of the Court, including private practicing attorneys, in their legal research tasks; is in charge of acquisition, inventory, and distribution of all law book collections, law journals and the like to the Presiding Justice and the Associate Justices.
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Sancho S. Labong
Management Audit Division
The Management Audit Division conducts performance audit of the different offices of the Court, pre-audits payrolls, vouchers, and performs actual inspection of all purchased supplies. It acts as adviser for the court's financial management program.
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Arlyn M. Llaguno
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Maria Jocelyn P. Vital
Management Information Systems Division
The Management Information Systems Division is in charge of all information and communications technology needs of the Court; provides I.T. technical services on computers and peripheral equipment, and printers to enable employees to be more productive in executing their responsibilities; provides support to court operations through application development and maintenance to improve the efficiency of legal, financial, medical and administrative processes; provides information technology resources to help protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the Court's electronic data, computer systems, and networks.
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Sheryll T. De Guzman
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Alex B. Uy
Medical and Dental Division
The Medical and Dental Services Division attends to the health needs of all justices, officials, and employees of the Court through free medical and dental consultation and treatment, pre-employment physical examinations, laboratory tests including electrocardiogram (ECG) and certain modalities of physical therapy. Medications for commonly occurring ailments are dispensed free to sick employees. It is also in charge of the CA Health and Welfare Plan available to all Justices, court officials and employees alike.
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Dra. Doreen V. Salcedo
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Dra. Eva M. Pantino
Personnel Division
The Human Resources Management Division provides essential support services to the Court through personnel administration and management, human resource training and development, administration of leave matters, employees' welfare and benefits, retirement and personnel discipline. It also attends to personnel actions such as appointment, recruitment, promotion, transfer, re-employment, detail, demotion, retirement and separation and is also in charge of Court plantilla, notice of salary adjustment and step increments.
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Atty. Rey B. Pulicay
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Angelique Danielle Marie B. Zialcita
Procurement Management Division
The Procurement Management Division oversees the acquisition of goods, services, and contracts for the court. It ensures compliance with procurement policies, negotiates contracts, and promotes cost-effective purchasing. The division also focuses on vendor management, competitive bidding, and maintaining transparency, while delivering efficient support for the organization's operational needs.
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Atty. Joshua Felino Julian F. Dulce
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Gilbert R. Cuaresma
Property and Supply Management Division
The Property and Supply Management Division is in charge of procurement, inventory, budget projections, and maintenance of all Court properties, equipments, and supplies. It is also in charge of the cleanliness, peace and order, maintenance, and repair of the Court of Appeals cottages and administration building located in Baguio City.
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Cheryl Joy D. Dean
Raffle Committee Staff
The Raffle Committee is in charge of assignment of cases by raffle to the different justices, ensures its proper and equitable distribution and keeps a general record of such assignment. Actual process of raffling through a lotto-like device is carried out by a Raffle Committee of three Court of Appeals Justices assisted by the Raffle Staff. The results of the daily raffle are disseminated to the appropriate offices. It guarantees the transparency of the whole process which requires utmost honesty and efficiency, initiative judgments and discretion based on established principles and policy.
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Melchor J. Tiongson
Security Services
In charge of formulation, evaluation, and management of security systems for the Court of Appeals premises, property, and Justices, officials and employees; maintains peace and order; safeguards the properties of the Court; and performs other related functions as maybe assigned by the Presiding Justice.
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Ricky R. Regala