Branch 3, Family Court, Makati City

The Judiciary adopts flexible work arrangements and energy conservation measures starting March 9, 2026 in Memorandum Circular No. 02 - 2026 issued by Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo.

In the Memo, the (SC) observes a four-day on-site and one-day work-from-home (WFH) work arrangement, citing Friday as the generally observed WFH day and provided that at least 25% of the employees in each office or division shall report on-site every Friday, as determined by the head of office or division, to ensure continuity of operations.

The Office of the Chief Justice, the Office of the Senior Associate Justice, the Offices of the Associate Justices, the Cash Collection and Disbursement Division of the Fiscal Management and Budget Office, the Docket-Receiving Section of the Judicial Records Office, the Management Information Systems Office (MISO) with respect to its essential staff, and the Office of the Judiciary Marshals are excluded from this work arrangement, and shall maintain the regular work arrangements.

The Court of Appeals (CA) shall observe the same work arrangements prescribed for the SC, provided that on Fridays, at least 25% of the employees in each office or division shall report on-site, and, at least, three Justices comprising one division, on a rotation basis, shall be available to act on urgent matters, including petitions for extraordinary writs and petitions and motions in connection with Republic Act No. 9160, or the Anti-Money Laundering Act, as amended.

Meanwhile, the Sandiganbayan and Court of Tax Appeals shall continue to observe a full five-day on-site workweek, without special work arrangement.

The First- and Second- Level Courts shall likewise observe a four-day on-site and one-day WFH arrangement.

In single-sala courts, Presiding Judges may adopt either of the following on-site work schedules: (1) on-site work from Monday to Thursday, with Friday designated as the WFH day, or (2) on-site work from Tuesday to Friday, with Monday designated as the WFH day; Provided that pairing courts shall not be on WFH schedule on the same day.

In multiple-sala courts, the four-day on-site and one-day WFH arrangement shall be implemented alternately. Within the same week, odd-numbered branches shall initially report on-site from Monday to Thursday, with Friday designated as the WFH day, while even-numbered branches shall report on-site from Tuesday to Friday, with Monday designated as the WFH day. In the following week, the schedules shall be reversed (i.e., the odd-numbered branches shall report on-site from Tuesday to Friday, with Monday as the WFH day, while the even-numbered branches shall report on-site from Monday to Thursday, with Friday as the WFH day.) This alternating schedule shall continue every week until the four-day workweek arrangement is lifted.

The flexible work arrangements prescribed in Memorandum Circular No. 02 - 2026 shall commence on March 9, 2026, and shall remain in force until modified or lifted by the SC.

Read the full text of Memorandum Circular No. 02 - 2026 at https://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/?p=161689

Ensuring the well-being of women goes beyond individual treatment; it requires collective efforts to promote respectful treatment by all men.

The Family Court Branch 3, Makati City, joins the observance of the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women.

In observance of the National Day of Charity, Family Court Branch 3 of Makati City and Branch 12 of Pasig City, both under the leadership of Judge Marcon, visited Cottolengo Filipino, Inc. as part of their outreach program.

The activity was a meaningful expression of compassion and service, reminding everyone that true justice is rooted not only in law, but also in kindness and humanity.

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Please be guided accordingly.

The Regional Trial Courts and Metropolitan Trial Courts of Makati City join the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women.

Theme: “UNiTEd for a VAW-free Philippines”
2024 Sub-theme: “VAW Bigyang Wakas, Ngayon na ang Oras!”

The Supreme Court has once again emerged as one of the country’s top employers according to the latest “The Philippines’ Best Employers 2025” list compiled by the Philippine Daily Inquirer (Inquirer), in partnership with the German market firm Statista.

The Supreme Court scored 8.94 out of a perfect score of 10 and is one of only two government institutions in the top 20.

“The Supreme Court recognizes that its employees are its most valuable resource. To ensure the delivery of quality judicial services, the Court prioritizes creating a supportive work environment that values employee well-being, offers necessary support, and promotes work-life balance,” expressed Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo in a commentary published in the Inquirer on October 23, 2024.

These initiatives are part of the Strategic Plan for Judicial Innovations 2022-2027 (SPJI)— a collective effort from current and past Supreme Court Justices.

The annual “The Philippines’ Best Employers” list is a large-scale and comprehensive employer study that assesses the attractiveness of employers in the Philippines based on an independent employee survey.

Read more at: https://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/supreme-court-ranks-8th-best-employer-in-latest-philippine-rankings/

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