09/08/2026
A TRIBUTE.
Judge Danilo P. Camacho, Judge Danny, as we simply call him in RTC 62, is a simple man. We can describe him as an introvert, a man of a few words. Masaya na siya sa piling ng kanyang mga libro, kumbaga. Every morning, during those times when he has still not retired and nakiki-carpool pa siya with one of his stenographers, he waits patiently at Rizal Park while reading his book, reciting each line, memorizing them by heart. And with that, he was already happy.
Judge Danny started his career with Regional Trial Court Branch 62 in 1994. He was the Branch Clerk of Court of then Judge Fernando Cabato, and together, they started, should we say “forming” their “family” in RTC 62.
Like any other family member, Judge Danny had to leave RTC 62, to spread his wings farther, as he was appointed as Presiding Judge of Municipal Trial Court in Cities Branch 1 - Baguio City in 2000, where he served faithfully for 6 years. In 2004, he was given the honor of Best Decision in Criminal Case by the Supreme Court and was bestowed with Judicial Excellence Award for his integrity, dedication and commitment to public service and rule of law.
But as they say, home will always be where the heart is. His well-deserved promotion came in 2006 and came back home to RTC 62 as its Presiding Judge. That was 20 years ago. He served 62 faithfully and with so much loyalty and humility until his retirement in September, 2020.
Judge Danny was a great boss, a mentor and a friend to his staff. Though introvert, he is friendly to people he is comfortable with to the point of exchanging witty banters and jokes with them. He likewise allows us, his staff to be “pa-bibo”, often times, letting us do whatever activities we do as long as it will not interfere with our jobs, without being threatened that his authority may be bypassed, trusting that his staff will not embarrass him or put him in a bad light. He encourages independence among his staff with his guidance.
Judge Danny is a poet. Sometimes, this comes out when he writes his decisions. He loves reading prose and poems, softly reciting poetic lines he comes across with.
Judge Danny, we were heartbroken with your passing. But we are comforted knowing that you have lived your life with such simplicity and humility worth emulating. Hearing all good words from people whose lives you’ve touched and most especially, whom who have inspired. It warms our hearts that you have well completed your purpose in this life.
Rest well, Judge. Do not worry about your children, they will be okay. Your RTC 62 family will be okay under the good leadership of your tagapagmana, as well.
Judge, thank you for your service with RTC Branch 62. For treating us as your family. Thank you for all your faithful years spent with the court and for all the memories you left with each one of us. We will treasure each one of them.
Until we meet again, Judge Danny. Rest in eternal peace, Your Honor. ♥️
- Your Regional Trial Court Branch 62 Family
