Chief justice: No work in Supreme Court on January 9

FILE PHOTO: The Supreme Court building on Padre Faura Street in Manila. CATHY MIRANDA / INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippines — Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo announced the suspension of work in the Supreme Court on Thursday, January 9, as Malacañang declared that day a special non-working holiday in Manila.

In a memorandum dated January 6, the Chief Justice however noted that the SC work suspension is subject to the condition that the skeletal workforce in the Docket-Receiving Section of the Judicial Records Office and Cash Collection and Disbursement Division, Financial Management and Budget Office shall be maintained.

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Malacañang declared January 9 a special non-working day in Manila to give the public the opportunity to participate in the celebration of the Feast of Black Nazarene.