Courts in Alert Level 1 areas resume full on-site capacity; night courts reopen

This photo release shows the set up for the oral arguments on the anti-terrorism law petitions in February 2021, conducted following safety protocols amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Supreme Court Public Information Office / released

MANILA, Philippines — Courts in areas placed under Alert Level 1, including the Supreme Court in Manila, shall resume full on-site capacity starting March 1.

Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo on Monday issued Memorandum No 29-2022 ordering the full on-site working capacity in the SC offices, services, divisions and units starting March 1, until further orders.

This comes as Metro Manila and 38 areas in the country transition to Alert Level 1 from March 1 to 15.

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