22/05/2026
To highlight the vital role of the Judiciary as the (SC) marks its 125th anniversary this year, Presidential Proclamation No. 1265 (PP 1265) declares June of every year as ๐๐ถ๐ฅ๐ช๐ค๐ช๐ข๐ณ๐บ ๐๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ต๐ฉ.
The Proclamation aims to โstrengthen public awareness and appreciation of the Judiciary as a pillar of democratic governance by providing a longer period for the conduct of programs and activities that promote judicial integrity, independence, accountability, and efficiency.โ
PP 1265 amends PP 47 (s. 2001), which designates June 4 to 11 every year as ๐๐ถ๐ฅ๐ช๐ค๐ช๐ข๐ณ๐บ ๐๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฌ.
Extending the observance to the entire month will give the Judiciary greater flexibility in organizing activities and encourage broader stakeholder participation, while keeping the celebration anchored on the SCโs founding anniversary.
The Proclamation also directs agencies and instrumentalities of the national government, including government-owned or -controlled corporations and state universities and colleges to participate and provide the necessary assistance for its effective implementation. Local government units, non-government organizations, and the private sector are also encouraged to take part and extend support.
Throughout the ๐๐ถ๐ฅ๐ช๐ค๐ช๐ข๐ณ๐บ ๐๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ต๐ฉ, several commemorative initiatives will be unveiled. These include historical markers from the National Historical Commission of the Philippines at the SC New Building, which has served as the SCโs principal seat since 1991.
Read the full text of PP 1265 at the https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2026/05/21/proclamation-no-1265-s-2026/.
Read the full Press Release at:
https://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/?p=166542
