2016

OCA Circular No. 288A-2016 Oath-Taking of Newly-Elected FLECCAP Officers and Board Meeting on 9 March 2017

OCA Circular No. 288-2016 Oath-Taking of Newly-Elected FLECCAP Officers and Board Meeting on 9 March 2017

OCA Circular No. 287-2016 Suspension of Atty. Salvador T. Sabio from The Practice of Law for Three (3) Years

OCA Circular No. 286-2016 Suspension of Atty. Bartolome C. Lawsin from The Practice of Law for Six (6) Months

OCA Circular No. 285-2016 Suspension of Atty. Manuel R. Singson from The Practice of Law for One (1) Year

OCA Circular No. 284-2016 Suspension of Atty. Gerardo B. Bonganay from The Practice of Law for Six (6) Months

OCA Circular No. 283-2016 Suspension from The Practice of Law of Atty. Salud P. Beradio for Six (6) Months and Revocation of his Notarial Commission and Disqualification from Reappointment as Notary Public for One (1) Year

OCA Circular No. 282-2016 Suspension of Atty. Onofre G. Garlitos, Jr. from The Practice of Law for One (1) Year

OCA Circular No. 281-2016 Suspension of Atty. Frances E. Ramon from The Practice of Law for Five (5) Years

OCA Circular No. 280-2016 Suspension of Atty. Candido R. Flor from The Practice of Law for Three (3) Years

OCA Circular No. 279-2016 Suspension of Atty. Jose D. Pajarillo from The Practice of Law for One (1) Year

OCA Circular No. 278-2016 Disbarment of Atty. Rex A. Resuena

OCA Circular No. 277-2016 Suspension of Atty. Leonardo M. Real from The Practice of Law for Six (6) Months

OCA Circular No. 276-2016 Suspension from The Practice of Law of Atty. Rolando B. Miranda for One (1) Year and Revocation of his Notarial Commission and Disqualification from Reappointment as Notary Public for Three (3) Years

OCA Circular No. 275-2016 Suspension of Atty. Nelson A. Cunanan from The Practice of Law for One (1) Year

OCA Circular No. 274-2016 Suspension of Atty. Leonardo M. Real from The Practice of Law for Six (6) Months

OCA Circular No. 273-2016 First Quarterly Board Meeting on 2 to 3 February 2017 at the A and A Bed and Breakfast Inn, Legazpi City, Albay (MetCJAP)

OCA Circular No. 272-2016 Service of Writs and Court Processes in Connection of Cases Involving Foreign Governments or Instrumentalities Thereof

OCA Circular No. 271-2016 Court Resolution Dated 22 November 2016

OCA Circular No. 270-2016 Temporary Suspension of Committing Inmates to Congested Jail Facilities

OCA Circular No. 269-2016 Suspension of Atty. Edgar S. Orro from The Practice of Law for Two (2) Years

OCA Circular No. 268-2016 Revocation of Notarial Commission and Disqualification from Reappointment as Notary Public of Atty. Isagani M. Jungco

OCA Circular No. 267-2016 Suspension of Atty. Artemio V. San Juan from The Practice of Law for One (1) Year

OCA Circular No. 266-2016 Suspension of Atty. Danilo C. Dela Torre from The Practice of Law for Three (3) Months

OCA Circular No. 265-2016 Implementation of Sections 11 and 12 of the Guidelines for Decongesting Holding Jails By Enforcing the Rights of Accused Persons to Bail and Speedy Trial (A.M. No. 12-11-12-SC), in Relation with the Full Roll Out of Hustisyeah! in Hustisyeah!Courts (A.M. NO. 13-04-11-SC)

OCA Circular No. 264-2016 Suspension of Atty. Gideon D.V. Mortel from The Practice of Law for One (1) Year

OCA Circular No. 263-2016 Christmas Party on 14 December 2016 at the Fab Golf Club House, Fernando Air Base, Tambo Lipa City, Batangas (BFLCJAI)

OCA Circular No. 262-2016 Disbarment of Atty. Christina C. Paterno

OCA Circular No. 261-2016 Disbarment of Atty. Ramon A. RaƱeses

OCA Circular No. 260-2016 Suspension of Atty. Elmer A. Dela Rosa from The Practice of Law for Three (3) Years

OCA Circular No. 259-2016 Disbarment of Atty. Noel S. Sorreda

OCA Circular No. 258-2016 Disbarment of Atty. Fred L. Gutierrez

OCA Circular No. 257-2016 Suspension of Atty. Oscar P. Paguinto from The Practice of Law for Two (2) Years

OCA Circular No. 256-2016 Suspension of Atty. Ireneo Aredonia, Jr. from The Practice of Law for One (1) Year

OCA Circular No. 255-2016 Disbarment of Atty. Leovigildo H. Mijares III

OCA Circular No. 254-2016 Suspension From the Practice of Law of Atty. Mariano A. Avecilla for One (1) Year and Revocation of His Notarial Commission and Disqualification from Reappointment as Notary Public for Two (2) Years

OCA Circular No. 253-2016 Suspension of Atty. Rene O. Medina from the Practice of Law for Three (3) Months

OCA Circular No. 252-2016 Suspension From the Practice of Law of Atty. Anselmo S. Enchanez for Two (2) Years and Permanently Barred From Being Commissioned as Notary Public

OCA Circular No. 251-2016 Suspension of Atty. Ma. Chere Gracita C. Reyes From the Practice of Law for Six (6) Months

OCA Circular No. 250A-2016 Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Circular No. 910 Dated 22 April 2016

OCA Circular No. 250-2016 Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Circular No. 910 Dated 22 April 2016

OCA Circular No. 249-2016 Executive Meeting on 23 to 24 February 2016 in Manila (CLERAP)

OCA Circular No. 248-2016 Suspension of Atty. Rodolfo Ranion from the Practice of Law for Six (6) Months

OCA Circular No. 247-2016 Suspension of Atty. Albino B. Achas from the Practice of Law for Six (6) Months

OCA Circular No. 246-2016 Suspension of Atty. Ricardo R. Amores from the Practice of Law for Six (6) Months

OCA Circular No. 245-2016 Pre-Convention Preparation for the 9th Biennial National Convention and Seminar of PHILACI, INC. on 28 and 29 November 2016 at the Subic Bay Travelers Hotel, Subic Bay Freeport Zone

OCA Circular No. 244-2016 Juvenile Justice Network- Conference on 1 December 2016 at the Harolds Hotel, Cebu City

OCA Circular No. 243-2016 Internship Program fr Mediation Trainees on Court-Annexed Mediation

OCA Circular No. 242-2016 Suspension of Atty. Restito F. Fano from the Practice of Law for One (1) Month

OCA Circular No. 241-2016 Suspension of Atty. Reynaldo Sonalan from the Practice of Law for Six (6) Months

OCA Circular No. 240-2016 Suspension of Atty. Generoso A. Matulac and Atty. Leandro T. Yanguas from the Practice of Law for One (1) Year

OCA Circular No. 239-2016 Suspension of Atty. Prosecutor Alfredo L. Barcelona, Jr. from the Practice of Law for One (1) Year

OCA Circular No. 238-2016 Revocation of Notarial Commission and Disqualification from Reappointment as Notary Public for One (1) Year of Atty. Julio Nicanor C. Guinto

OCA Circular No. 236-2016 Christmas Party on 9 December 2016 in Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya

OCA Circular No. 235-2016 Continuing Dialogue for Observance of Just and Humane Eviction and Demolition on 22 November 2016 at the Top Plaza Hotel, Dipolog City

OCA Circular No. 234-2016 Multi-Sectoral Assessment on 22 to 23 November 2016 at the Bayleaf Hotel, Intramuros, Manila

OCA Circular No. 233-2016 Incident Records Form as Additional Evidence in Court

OCA Circular No. 232-2016 Christmas Party on 15 December 2016 at the Hall of Justice, Lipa City, Batangas

OCA Circular No. 231-2016 Seminar on Basic Gender Sensitivity Session on 11 November 2016 at the Quezon City Hall

OCA Circular No. 230-2016 Guidelines on the Distribution and Use of the Detainees Notebook

OCA Circular No. 228-2016 Suspension of Atty. Jonathan T. Sempio from the Practice of Law for Six (6) Months

OCA Circular No. 227-2016 Suspension from the Practice of Law of Atty. Eloisa M. Aceron-Papa for One (1) Year and Revocation of her Notarial Commission and Disqualification from Reappointment as Notary Public for Two (2) Years

OCA Circular No. 226-2016 10th National Convention and General Assembly from 6to 8 December 2016 in Cagayan de Oro City

OCA Circular No. 225-2016 Clarification of OCA Circular No. 10-2014 on the Requirement of the Law on Adoption Cases

OCA Circular No. 224-2016 Memorandum of Agreement Between the Dangerous Drugs Board and the Public Attorney’s Office

OCA Circular No. 223-2016 6th ASEAN Chief Justices’ Roundtable on Environmental Justice in the Philippines on 10 to 13 November 2016 at Princesa Island, Garden Resort, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan

OCA Circular No. 222-2016 8th National Convention and Election of National Officers on 24 to 26 May 2017 in Legazpi City (COSTRAPHIL)

OCA Circular No. 221-2016 Mandatory Observance of the Requirements Set Forth in Circular No. 39-97 Dated 19 June 1997 (Re: Guidelines in the Issuance of Hold-Departure Orders)

OCA Circular No. 220-2016 2nd Consultation Dialogue on 27 to 28 October 2016 in Tagaytay City (DSWD)

OCA Circular No. 219-2016 Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) Western Visayas Regional Convention on 21 October 2016 at the Hotel Del Rio, Molo, Iloilo City

OCA Circular No. 218-2016 Philippine Association of Social Welfare, Inc. (PASWI) 2016 Biennial Convention on 19 to 21 October 2016 at the Royce Hotel, Manuel Roxas St.Corner N. Aquino Avenue, Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga

OCA Circular No. 217-2016 4th Quarterly Board Meeting and Christmas Party on 23 November 2016 at the Quezon City Sports Plaza, Quezon City

OCA Circular No. 216-2016 Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Consultation Conference on 26 and 27 October 2016 in Quezon City

OCA Circular No. 215-2016 Focus Group Discussion on Adoption on 10 to 11 November 2016 at the Hotel Del Rio, Iloilo City (DSWD)

OCA Circular No. 214-2016 1st Inter-Agency Sports Game on 28 October 2016 at the Quirino Stadium, Bantay, Ilocos Sur

OCA Circular No. 213-2016 Board Meeting on 20 October 2016 in Quezon City (RTC-COCAP)

OCA Circular No. 212-2016 One-Day Seminar on 18 November 2016 in Bacolod City (COSTRAPHIL & PHILACI)

OCA Circular No. 211-2016 Conduct of Physical Inventory of Property Plant and Equipment, Office Supplies and other Materials

OCA Circular No. 210-2016 Gender Sensitivity Training at the Century Park Hotel, Pablo Ocampo Street, Malate, Manila

OCA Circular No. 209-2016 2nd National Family Court Summit

OCA Circular No. 208-2016 Suspension of Atty. Francis T. Oca from the Practice of Law for One (1) Year

OCA Circular No. 207-2016 Suspension from the Practice of Law of Atty. Celeste D. Lauta for One (1) Month and Revocation of Her Notarial Commission and Disqualification from Reappointment as Notary Public for One (1) Year

OCA Circular No. 206-2016 Disbarment of Atty. Sinamar Limos

OCA Circular No. 205-2016 National Judgment Day Program on 17 November 2016 (Download the form)

OCA Circular No. 204-2016 Suspension of Atty. Orlando S. Paulma from the Practice of Law for Two (2) Years

OCA Circular No. 203-2016 Seminar Series on Competition Law and Economics on 29 to 30 September and 3 October 2016 at the Astoria Plaza, Ortigas Center, Pasig City (PCC)

OCA Circular No. 202-2016 Bowling Tournament Starting 9 September 2016

OCA Circular No. 201-2016 Suspension of Atty. Eleanor A. Maravilla-Ona from the Practice of for Three (3) Years

OCA Circular No. 200-2016 New Provision Under Section 8, Chapter V of A.M. No. 03-8-02-SC Dated 27 January 2004

OCA Circular No. 199-2016 Third Asian Judges Symposium on Law, Policy and Climate Change on 26 to 27 September 2016 at the Asian Development Bank, Manila

OCA Circular No. 198-2016 Dialogue-Workshop on Improving the Administration Justice for Children in Cebu on 19 to 20 September 2016 at the Bayfront Hotel Cebu, North Reclamation Area, Cebu City (Children’s Legal Bureau)

OCA Circular No. 197-2016 Suspension of Atty. Paul C. Zaide from the Practice of Law for Two (2) years

OCA Circular No. 196-2016 Internship Program for Mediation Trainees on Court-Annexed Mediation

OCA Circular No. 195-2016 11th PROSAPHIL National Convention and Seminar on 5 to 7 April 2017 at the Skylight Convention Center, Roxas St., Puerto Princesa City, Palawan

OCA Circular No. 194-2016 Gender Sensitivity Training at the Edsa Shangri-la Manila Hotel, #1 Garden Way, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City

OCA Circular No. 193-2016 E-Subpoena Training on 5 September 2016 at the Regional Trial Court Branch 21, Quimonda IT Center Building

OCA Circular No. 192-2016 Suspension of Atty. Ruben V. Abarquez From the Practice of Law for Six (6) Months

OCA Circular No. 191-2016 2nd National Board Meeting on 30 September 2016 in Cebu City (JCAP)

OCA Circular No. 190-2016 E-Subpoena Training on 26 August 2016 at Philippine National Police Camp Crame, Quezon City

OCA Circular No. 189-2016 Creation of Office Performance Management Teams Pursuant to the Revised Guidelines for the Implementation of a Strategic Performance Management System in the Judiciary

OCA Circular No. 188-2016 COMELEC Minute Resolution No. 16-0400 Dated 21 June 2016 (in the Matter of the Proposed Guidelines on the Disposal of Ballot Boxes Used During the May 2010 and 2013 National and Local Elections)

OCA Circular No. 187-2016 2nd National Seminar/Forum on 5 to 7 October 2016 at the Crown Legacy Hotel in Baguio City (PACSWI)

OCA Circular No. 186-2016 Leadership Training and National Board Meeting on 7 to 10 September 2016 at the IBP Hall, Tagum City (PACE)

OCA Circular No. 185-2016 Guidelines for Changes, Revisions or Modifications of the Data Encoded in the eCourt System

OCA Circular No. 184-2016 Uniform Guidelines for the Temporary Transfer of Records Pursuant to A.M. No. 15-08-07-SC

OCA Circular No. 183-2016 Dropping of Manual Recording in Docket, Record and Receiving Log Books

OCA Circular No. 182-2016 19th National Convention on 19 to 21 April 2017 at the Crown Regency Resort and Convention Center, Boracay, Aklan (SCOPHIL)

OCA Circular No. 181-2016 National Summit for Regional Trial Courts Handling Family Court Cases: A Consultation Workshop on the Effective Implementation of the Family Courts Act of 1997

OCA Circular No. 180-2016 E-Subpoena Training on 5 August 2016 at the Philippine National Police Camp Crame, Quezon City

OCA Circular No. 179-2016 Request of Banks and Other Financial Institutions for Information on the Status of a Case and the Personal Data of a Party to a Case Relevant to the Credit Standing of the Litigant Subject of Such Request

OCA Circular No. 178-2016 Suspension of Prosecutor Mary Ann T. Castro-Roa From the Practice of Law for Six (6) Months

OCA Circular No. 177-2016 Regional Dialogue on Adoption Cases on 25 August 2016 in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan and 8 September 2016 in Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro (DSWD)

OCA Circular No. 176-2016 Resolution Dated 21 June 2016 in A.M. No. 03-03-03-SC (Amendment of A.M. No. 03-03-03-SC Dated June 17, 2003, for the Expansion of the Coverage of Cases Cognizable by Special Commercial Courts to Include All Cases Governed By the FRIA, Liquidation Cases Emanating From Administrative Proceedings, and Dissolution and Liquidation of Partnerships Under the Civil Code)

OCA Circular No. 175-2016 Lifting of Suspension from the Practice of Law for Six (6) Months of Atty. Roseller B. Amazona

OCA Circular No. 174-2016 Suspension of Atty. Berlin R. Dela Cruz from the Practice of Law for Three (3) Years

OCA Circular No. 173-2016 Suspension of Atty. Ronaldo P. Salvado from the Practice of Law for Two (2) Years

OCA Circular No. 172-2016 Lifting of Suspension from the Practice of Law of Atty. Agustin C. Tarroza

OCA Circular No. 171-2016 One-Day Meeting on Adoption Procedures on 19 August 2016 at the Philippine Gateway Hotel, Surigao City
OCA Circular No. 170-2016 IBP Eastern Visayas Regional Convention on 21 to 25 September 2016 in Cebu City

OCA Circular No. 169-2016 E-Subpoena Training on 28-29 July 2016 at the Philippine National Police Camp Crame, Quezon City

OCA Circular No. 168-2016 Suspension from the Practice of Law for Six (6) Months of Atty. Jose De G. Ferrer

OCA Circular No. 167-2016 Suspension from the Practice of Law for One (1) Year of Atty. Jose R. Hidalgo

OCA Circular No. 166-2016 Suspension from the Practice of Law for One (1) Year of Atty. Maria Nympha C. Mandagan

OCA Circular No. 165-2016 Suspension from the Practice of Law for Six (6) Months of Atty. Ricardo Pilares, Jr.

OCA Circular No. 164-2016 Disbarment of Atty. Ian Raymond A. Pangalangan

OCA Circular No. 163-2016 Suspension from the Practice of Law for Two (2) Years and Permanent Disqualification from Being Commissioned as Notary Public of Atty. Sylvester C. Parado

OCA Circular No. 162-2016 Rules and Regulations for the Implementation of Republic Act No. 10709 (An Act Providing for Thirty (30) Days Forfeitable Leave Privileges Annually to All Judges of the First and Second Level Courts)

OCA Circular No. 161-2016 Non-Designation of Sheriffs to Implement All Writs Issued by the Non-Judiciary Agencies

OCA Circular No. 160-2016 Meeting-Workshops for the Task Force Katarungan at Kalayaan of Pasay City and Quezon City on 25 and 26 July 2016 at the Court of Appeals, Ermita, Manila

OCA Circular No. 159-2016 Focus Group Discussion on Adoption on 21 to 22 July 2016 at he Pearlmont Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City (DSWD)

OCA Circular No. 158-2016 E-Subpoena Training on 22 July 2016 at the Philippine National Police Camp Crame, Quezon city

OCA Circular No. 157-2016 MCLE Seminar on 19 to 22 July 2016 at the Grand Astoria Hotel, Zamboanga City

OCA Circular No. 156-2016 Reminder on the Strict and Regular Use of the eCourt System

OCA Circular No. 155-2016 Addressing Formats and Placement of Zip Codes in Mail Matters

OCA Circular No. 154-2016 Integrated Bar of the Philippines Southern Luzon Regional Convention on 22 July 2016 in Tagaytay Highlands

OCA Circular No. 153-2016 Lifting of Suspension from the Practice of Law of Judge Virgilio G. Caballero

OCA Circular No. 152-2016 Midterm Convention on 12 to 14 October 2016 at the Baguio Country Club, Baguio City (PJA)

OCA Circular No. 151-2016 Disbarment of Atty. Rex A. Resuena

OCA Circular No. 150-2016 Lifting the Order of Disqualification of Atty. Roseller A. Viray from Being Commissioned as Notary Public for Two (2) Years

OCA Circular No. 149-2016 Suspension from the Practice of Law for One (1) Month of Atty. Johonsan A. Fabilane

OCA Circular No. 148-2016 Lifting of Suspension from the Practice of Law of Atty. Leonardo E. Jiz

OCA Circular No. 147-2016 Suspension from the Practice of Law for Three (3) Years of Atty. Arnel C. Gonzales

OCA Circular No. 146-2016 Suspension from the Practice of Law for Three (3) Years of Atty. Rustico B. Gagate

OCA Circular No. 145-2016 Suspension from the Practice of Law for One (1) Month of Atty. Francisco M. Bilog and Revocation of his Notarial Commission and Disqualification from Reappointment as Notary Public Until the End of 2015

OCA Circular No. 144-2016 E-Subpoena Training on 8 July 2016 at the Philippine National Police Camp Crame, Quezon City

OCA Circular No. 143-2016 National Board Meeting on 30 June to 1 July at the PACE Headquarters, Manila

OCA Circular No. 142-2016 Internship Program for Mediation Trainees on Court-Annexed Mediation (Province of Aurora)

OCA Circular No. 141-2016 Internship Program for Mediation Trainees on Court-Annexed Mediation (Provinces of Quirino and Nueva Vizcaya)

OCA Circular No. 140-2016 Amendment to OCA Circular No. 71-2003, Guidelines in the Submission of Performance Rating for Lower Court Officials and Personnel

OCA Circular No. 139-2016 Supplement to OCA Circular No. 128-2016 Re: Forms to be Accomplished and Submitted in Recommending Applicants for Vacancies in the Lower Courts

OCA Circular No. 138-2016 National Board Meeting on 30 June to 1 July 2016 at the PACE Headquarters, Manila

OCA Circular No. 137-2016 IBP Bicolandia Regional Convention on 1 to 2 July 2016 at the Oriental Hotel, Legaspi City, Albay

OCA Circular No. 136-2016 2nd Pilot Training on Competency Enhancement Training for Judges, Prosecutors, Social Workers, and Law Enforcement Investigators in Handling Online Sexual Exploitation Children Cases

OCA Circular No. 135-2016 Third Quarterly Board Meeting on 4 August 2016 at the Ciudad Fernandina Hotel, Plaridel Street, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur (MetCJAP)

OCA Circular No. 134-2016 Submission of Report on the Status of Temporary Restraining Orders (TROs) or Writs of Preliminary Injunction in Cases Involving Government Infrastructure Projects

OCA Circular No. 133-2016 Disbarment of Atty. Roy Prule Ediza

OCA Circular No. 132-2016 Suspension from the Practice of Law for Two (2) Years and Revocation of Notarial Commission and Permanently Barred from Reappointment as Notary Public of Atty. Reyman A. Solbita

OCA Circular No. 131A-2016 Unauthorized Practice of Consolidation and Lumping of Newly-Filed Cases Prior to Raffle

OCA Circular No. 131-2016 Unauthorized Practice of Consolidation and Lumping of Newly-Filed Cases Prior to Raffle

OCA Circular No. 130-2016 Gender Sensitivity Training at the Diamond Hotel Philippines, Roxas Blvd., Cor. Dr. J. Quintos St. Manila, 8:00am. (CGRJ)

OCA Circular No. 129-2016 Suspension from the Practice of Law for Two(2) Years of Atty. Pacifico M. Maghari III

OCA Circular No. 128-2016 Forms to be Accomplished and Submitted in Recommending Applicants for Vacancies in the Lower Courts

OCA Circular No. 127-2016 Suspension from the Practice of Law for Six (6) Months of Atty. Gines N. Abellana

OCA Circular No. 126-2016 Board meeting on 9 June 2016 in Makati City (RTC-COCAP)

OCA Circular No. 125-2016 Quarterly Meeting on 17 June 2016 in Manila (ACCES)

OCA Circular No. 124-2016 Localized Pre-Demolition Conference Forum on 2 June 2016 at the Quezon Police Provincial Office, Camp Guillermo Nakar, Lucena City

OCA Circular No. 123-2016 Lifting of Suspension from the Practice of Law of Atty. Jose B. Alvarez, Sr.

OCA Circular No. 122-2016 Records retrieval Request Form for the Retrieval of Residual records Under A.M. No. 07-3-09-SC (Re: Proposed Guidelines in the Disposition and/or Destruction of Court Records, Papers and exhibits [Re: Simplified Guidelines for Disposing of records of Long-Decided Cases and Unneeded Documents and Papers]) (Download the form)

OCA Circular No. 121-2016 Suspension from the Practice of Law for Six (6) Months of Atty. Riz Tingalon L. Davis

OCA Circular No. 120-2016 Suspension from the Practice of Law for One (1) Month of Atty. William B. Balayo

OCA Circular No. 119-2016 Suspension from the Practice of Law for Two (2) Years of Atty. Aquilino A. Mejica

OCA Circular No. 118-2016 Suspension of Atty. Rodrigo Cera from the Practice of Law for One (1) Year

OCA Circular No. 117-2016 Regional Consultation Meeting/Dialogue on 27 May 2016 in Baler, Aurora (PACSWI)

OCA Circular No. 116-2016 Public Consultation on the Proposed Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No. 10667 or the Philippine Competition Act on 24 May 2016 at the Ace Hotel and Suites, Pasig City

OCA Circular No. 115-2016 Multi-Disciplinary Training (MDT) Module on Handling and Managing Online Child Abuse on 23-26 May 2016 at the Hotel Del Rosario, Iloilo City

OCA Circular No. 114-2016 National Board Meeting on 1 to 3 June 2016 at the Sarangani Highlands Resort, General Santos (PACSWI)

OCA Circular No. 113-2016 Lifting of Suspension from the Practice of Law for Six (6) Months of Atty. Basilio C. Almazan, Jr.

OCA Circular No. 112-2016 Lifting of Suspension from the Practice of Law for Three (3) Months of Atty. Marlito I. Villanueva

OCA Circular No. 111-2016 Suspension of Atty. Rolindo A. Navarro from the Practice of Law for One (1) Year

OCA Circular No. 110-2016 Designating Branch 20, MeTC, Manila City, as Assisting Court to Branch 65, MeTC, Makati City

OCA Circular No. 109-2016 Consultation-Dialogue on 13 May 2016 at the Orotel, San Fernando City, Pampanga

OCA Circular No. 108-2016 Regional Consultation Meeting/Dialogue on 20 May 2016 in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte (PACSWI)

OCA Circular No. 107-2016 Joint COMELEC-CSC Advisory on Electioneering & Partisan Political Activities

OCA Circular No. 106-2016 9th Biennial National Convention and Seminar on 1 to 3 December 2016 at the Subic Bay Travelers Hotel, Subic Bay Freeport Zone

OCA Circular No. 105-2016 Posting of Notices Announcing the Observation of the Records Disposal Period for the Whole Month of July 2016

OCA Circular No. 104-2016 Lifting of Suspension from the Practice of Law of Atty. Edgardo O. Era

OCA Circular No. 103-2016 4th Regular Meeting on 25 to 26 August 2016 in Baler, Aurora (PHILACI, Inc.)

OCA Circular No. 102-2016 18th National Convention on 28 to 30 September 2016 in Iloilo City (MeTCJAP)

OCA Circular No. 101-2016 National Board Meeting on 20 May 2016 (JCAP)

OCA Circular No. 100-2016 Lifting of Suspension from the Practice of Law for One (1) Year and Six (6) Months of Atty. Jimmy P. Baliga

OCA Circular No. 99-2016 Regular Monthly Meetings on 28 and 29 April 2016 at the Oriental Hotel, Mariveles Bataan

OCA Circular No. 98-2016 23rd Annual Convention and Seminar on 19 to 21 October 2016 at the Limketkai Luxe Hotel, Cagayan de Oro

OCA Circular No. 97-2016 Consultation Meeting with the Family Court Judges on 19 ti 21 May 2016 at the Marco Polo Hotel, Davao City

OCA Circular No. 96-2016 National Board of Officers Meeting on 26 and 27 August 2016 in Manila (COSTRAPHIL)

OCA Circular No. 95-2016 Lifting of Suspension From the Practice of Law for Six (6) Months of Atty. Atanacio D. Addog

OCA Circular No. 94-2016 Quarterly Meeting on 19 and 20 May 2016 at the Hotel Veniz, Baguio

OCA Circular No. 93-2016 Convention/Seminar and General Election of Officers on 7 to 9 December 2016 at the Convention Center of Puerto Princesa City, Palawan

OCA Circular No. 92-2016 Pre-Demolition Conference Forum on 29 April 2016 at the Camarines Norte Provincial Capitol, Daet, Camarines Norte

OCA Circular No. 91-2016 Designating Branch 8, MeTC, Manila City, as Assisting Court to Branch 35, MeTC, Quezon City

OCA Circular No. 90-2016 Suspension From the Practice of Law for One (1) Year of Atty. Christopher A. Basilio and Revocation of His Notarial Commission and Prohibition From Reappointment as Notary Public for Two (2) Years

OCA Circular No. 89-2016 Designation of Resource Persons in Legislative Hearings or Meetings

OCA Circular No. 88-2016 Delegation by the Chief of the Philippine National Police of Authority to Personally Endorse or Authorize Applications for Search Warrants to Key Officers

OCA Circular No. 87-2016 Prohibition Against the Issuance of Injunctions or Restraining Orders Against Government Agencies Enforcing Environmental Laws and Preventing Violations Thereof

OCA Circular No. 86-2016 Suspension from the Practice of Law for One (1) Month of Atty. Otilio Sy Bongon

OCA Circular No. 85-2016 Revocation of Notarial Commission and Disqualification from Reappointment as Notary Public for Two (2) Years of Atty. Primitivo C. Cruz

OCA Circular No. 84-2016 Suspension From the Practice of Law for Three (3) Months of Atty. Conrado Lasquite

OCA Circular No. 83-2016 Fun Games on 6 May 2016 at Ilagan City, Isabela

OCA Circular No. 82-2016 13th International Biennial Conference of the International Association of Women Judges on 26 to 29 May 2016 in Washington, D.C., United States of America

OCA Circular No. 81-2016 Juvenile Justice Administration Dialogue (JJAD) on 21 April 2016 at the Pearlmont Hotel, Cagayan De Oro City, Misamis Oriental

OCA Circular No. 80-2016 11th General Assembly on 13 March 2016 (PCER-MPC)

OCA Circular No. 79-2016 Justice Institute on Gender-Based Violence on 12-14 April 2016 at the Diamond Hotel, Roxas Boulevard, Manila

OCA Circular No. 78-2016 Lifting of Suspension From the Practice of Law for Three (3) Months of Atty. Luisito Mirador

OCA Circular No. 77-2016 Lifting of Suspension From the Practice of Law for an Indefinite Period of Atty. Norberto M. Mendoza

OCA Circular No. 76-2016 Guidelines on the Holding of Organization Activities

OCA Circular No. 75-2016 Guidelines on On-The-Job Training and Legal Apprenticeship Program for College and Law Students in the Lower Courts

OCA Circular No. 74-2016 Submission of Annual Physical Inventory Report and Renewal of Acknowledgment Receipt for Equipment

OCA Circular No. 73-2016 Lifting of Suspension From the Practice of Law for Six (6) Months of Atty. Alvin Calingin

OCA Circular No. 72-2016 Suspension From the Practice of Law for One (1) Year of Atty. Delfin R. Agcaoili,Jr.

OCA Circular No. 71-2016 Suspension From the Practice of Law for Three (3) Months of Atty. Joselito Troy Suello

OCA Circular No. 70A-2016 Lifting of OCA Circular No. 118-2014 Holding in Abeyance the Transfer of Inmates from Various Detention Facilities from Region IV-A, Except in Calamba City Laguna and the Issuance of the Corresponding Mittimuses and Commitment Orders

OCA Circular No. 69-2016 Implementation of On-Coll Facility for the Collection of the JDF and SAJ Fund Accounts

OCA Circular No. 68-2016 Quarterly Meeting on 16 March 2016 (ACCES)

OCA Circular No. 67-2016 Revised Guidelines in the Electronic Filing of Applications for Leave and Requirements for Travel Authority and/or Extension of Travel Abroad

OCA Circular No. 66-2016 Juvenile Justice Network Conference on 17 March 2016 at the ST. Mark’s Hotel, Redemptorist, Cebu City and on 31 March 2016 at the Days’s Hotel, Lapu-Lapu City

OCA Circular No. 65-2016 Requirement for Deployment of Court Decongestion Officers

OCA Circular No. 64-2016 Guidelines on the Constitution, Composition and Appointment of the Board Canvassers, and other Matters Related thereto, in Connection with the May 09, 2016 National and Local Elections (NLE)

OCA Circular No. 63-2016 Requirement for Deployment of Court Decongestion Officers

OCA Circular No. 62-2016 Judiciary -Department of Justice (DOJ) Sportsfest on 4 March and 29 April 2016 at the Urdaneta City Cultural and Sports Complex, Urdaneta City, Pangasinan

OCA Circular No. 61-2016 Two-Day Seminar on 4 and 11 March 2016 at the Judges Lounge, Basement, Quezon City Hall of Justice

OCA Circular No. 60-2016 Suspension from the Practice of Law for Six (6) Months of Atty. Wallen R. De Vera

OCA Circular No. 59-2016 Suspension from the Practice of Law for One (1) Year of Atty. Victor Rey Santos

OCA Circular No. 58-2016 Seminar/Forum on 9 to 11 March 2016 and 29 to 31 March 2016 in Cebu City and Tagaytay City, Respectively

OCA Circular No. 57-2016 Regular Monthly Meeting on 31 March to 1 April 2016 at the Balinsasayaw Resort, Coron Palawan (PJA)

OCA Circular No. 56-2016 IBP Central Luzon Regional Convention on 16 to 19 March 2016 at the Grand Harbour Hotel, Waterfront Road, Subic Bay Freeport, Olongapo City

OCA Circular No. 55-2016 Filling/Submission of BIR Form 2016 for Fiscal Year 2015 with Bureau of Internal Revenue

OCA Circular No. 54-2016 Continuous Trial Monitoring Report (Download the form)

OCA Circular No. 53-2016 Disbarment of Atty. Antolin Allyson M. Dabon, Jr.

OCA Circular No. 52-2016 Suspension from the Practice of Law for Six (6) Months of Atty. Arnaldo P. Dizon and Provincial Prosecutor Aladin C. Bermudez, Jr.

OCA Circular No. 51-2016 3rd Luzon Congress and Election of Regional Directors on 23 to 24 June 2016 at the La Vista Resort, Pansol, Calamba City, Laguna

OCA Circular No. 50A-2016 Dialogue Between the Court of Appeals and the Branch Clerks of Court of the Regional Trial Court and the Municipal Trial Court in Cities in Cebu City on 18 February 2016 at the White Gold House, North Reclamation Area, Cebu City

OCA Circular No. 50-2016 Dialogue Between the Court of Appeals and the Branch Clerks of Court of the Regional Trial Court and the Municipal Trial Court in Cities in Cebu City on 18 February 2016 at the White Gold House, North Reclamation Area, Cebu City

OCA Circular No. 49-2016 Suspension From the Practice of Law for Six (6) Months of Atty. Rudy T. Enriquez

OCA Circular No. 48-2016 Lifting of Suspension From the Practice of Law for Two (2) Months of Atty. Virgil Castro

OCA Circular No. 47-2016 Suspension From the Practice of Law for SIx (6) Months of Atty.Freddie A. Venida

OCA Circular No. 46-2016 Suspension From the Practice of Law for Seven (7) Months of Atty. Eva Paita-Moya

OCA Circular No. 45-2016 Suspension From the Practice of Law for One (1) Month of Atty. Richard Anolin

OCA Circular No. 44-2016 Disbarment of Atty. Edilberto B. Lavadia, Jr.

OCA Circular No. 43-2016 Disbarment of Atty. Tristan A. Catindig

OCA Circular No. 42-2016 Board Meeting on 25 and 26 February 2016 in Pasig City

OCA Circular No. 40-2016 Constitutional Requirements and Rules in the Issuance of Arrest and Search Warrants

OCA Circular No. 41-2016 Area Conference on 19 February 2016 at the Ynares Hall, 3rd Floor Provincial Capitol of Rizal

OCA Circular No. 39-2016 2nd Advanced Course on Competition Policy and Law for Judges and Prosecutors on 22 to 26 February 2016 in Cebu City.

OCA Circular No. 38-2016 IBP Northern Luzon Regional Convention on 10 to 12 February 2016 at Tabuk City, Province of Kalinga

OCA Circular No. 103A-2015 Implementation of Section 39 of Republic Act No. 9285 and Submission of Inventory Reports in Relation Thereto

OCA Circular No. 37-2016 The Revised Rules of Procedure for Small Claims Cases (Download the form)

OCA Circular No. 36-2016 Suspension From the Practice of Law for One (1) Year of Atty. Nestor C. Barbosa

OCA Circular No. 35-2016 Suspension From the Practice of Law for One (1) Month of Atty. Rolando S. Santos and Danilo C. Reyes

OCA Circular No. 34-2016 Suspension From the Practice of Law for Three (3) Years of Atty. Homobono T. Cezar

OCA Circular No. 33-2016 Suspension From the Practice of Law for Six (6) Months of Atty. Eusebio P. Navarro, Jr.

OCA Circular No. 32-2016 Suspension From the Practice of Law for One (1) Year of Atty. Pablito M. Castillo

OCA Circular No. 31-2016 Suspension From the Practice of Law for One (1) Year of Atty. Eleonor Maravilla-ona

OCA Circular No. 30-2016 Suspension From the Practice of Law for Two (2) Years of Atty. Eutiquio M. Fudolin, Jr.

OCA Circular No. 29-2016 Suspension From the Practice of Law for Six (6) Months of Atty. William F. Delos Santos

OCA Circular No. 28-2016 Disbarment of Atty. Joselito C. Barrozo

OCA Circular No. 27-2016 Suspension From the Practice of Law for Three (3) Years of Atty. Glicerio A. Sampana

OCA Circular No. 26-2016 National Board Meeting on 19 to 20 May 2016 in Puerto Princesa, Palawan (FLECCAP)

OCA Circular No. 25-2016 21st PWJA Annual Convention-Seminar on 09 to 11 March 2016 at the Manila Hotel, City of Manila

OCA Circular No. 24-2016 Suspension from the Practice of Law for Six (6) Months of Atty. Homobono A. Adaza

OCA Circular No. 23-2016 Suspension from the Practice of Law for Four (4) Months of Atty. Roger Z. Reyes

OCA Circular No. 22-2016 Lifting of Suspension from the Practice of Law for One (1) Year of Atty. Juan Dealca

OCA Circular No. 21-2016 Lifting of Suspension from the Practice of Law of Atty. Salvador Quimpo

OCA Circular No. 20-2016 Lifting of Suspension from the Practice of Law for One (1) Year of Atty. Daniel Rafael B. Penuela

OCA Circular No. 19-2016 Court Resolution Dated 02 September 2015

OCA Circular No. 18-2016 Quarterly Board Meeting on 03 and 04 March 2016 at the Cafe Latte, Boardwalk, Mandurriao, Iloilo City

OCA Circular No. 17-2016 Duty on Election Day, 9 May 2016

OCA Circular No. 16-2016 Questionnaire on Proposed Reforms for Disposition of Cases under the Jurisdiction of Family Courts

OCA Circular No. 15-2016 A.M. No. 15-11-12-SC Dated 16 December 2015 (Re: Revised Implementing Guidelines for the Administration and Allocation of the Judiciary Development Fund (JDF) Under Presidential Decree No. 1949)

OCA Circular No. 14-2016 A.M. No. 07-3-09-SC (Re: Proposed Guidelines in the Disposition and/or Destruction of Court Records, Papers and Exhibits [Re: Simplified Guidelines for Disposing of Records of Long-Decided Cases and Unneeded Documents and Papers])

OCA Circular No. 13-2016 Consultation Dialogue on 22 January 2016 at the Robbinsdale Residences, Quezon City.

OCA Circular No. 12-2016 3rd Mindanao Congress and Election of Regional Directors on April 28 to 29, 2016 at the Grand Caprice Hotel, Cagayan De Oro City

OCA Circular No. 11-2016 Resolution Dated 16 November 2015 in A.M. No. 03-03-03-SC ( Amendment of A.M. No. 03-03-03-SC Dated June 17, 2003, for the Expansion of the Coverage of Cases Cognizable by the Special Commercial Courts to Include All Cases on Insolvency and Liquidation Under the FRIA)

OCA Circular No. 10-2016 Suspension From the Practice of Law for Three (3) Years of Atty. Dennis > Acorda

OCA Circular No. 09-2016 Extension of Suspension From the Practice of Law for Two (2) Years of Atty. Benigno C. Villarente Jr.

OCA Circular No. 08-2016 Suspension From the Practice of Law for Six (6) Months of Atty. Carlos C. Abesamis

OCA Circular No. 07-2016 Board Meeting on 25 and 26 February 2016 in the Province of Mindoro

OCA Circular No. 06-2016 National Board Meeting on4 and 5 February 2016 La Trinidad, Benguet (PACE)

OCA Circular No. 05-2016 Regular Monthly Meeting and Planning Conference on 14-15 January 2016 at the Chateau Royale Sports and Country Club, Nasugbu, Batangas

OCA Circular No. 04-2016 1st Regular National Board Meeting on 18 March 2016 at the Regent’s Hotel, Naga City (PROSAPHIL)

OCA Circular No. 03-2016 Supreme Court Health and Welfare Plan Board Resolution No. 2015-26 Dated December 8, 2015

OCA Circular No. 02-2016 Lifting of Suspension From the Practice of Law of Atty. Richard V. Funk

OCA Circular No. 01-2016 Lifting of Suspension From the Practice of Law of Atty. Aquilino A. Mejica