Acting Chief Justice Antonio Carpio has suspended work in all courts in the National Capital Region due to bad weather and flooding.
The suspension also covers the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Court of Tax Appeals and the Sandiganbayan.
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The courts are required to maintain a skeletal force to receive urgent filings.
In nearby provinces, declaration of suspension is upon the discretion of the Executive Judges. CDG
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