Half day for all Manila courts on Jan. 9

MANILA, Philippines—All courts in Manila will be half day on Thursday, January 9, the Feast of the Black Nazarene, a spokesman for Supreme Court said Tuesday.

The courts include the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals and all trial courts in Manila.

“This is in anticipation of heavy traffic due to the Black Nazarene procession but also to balance the needs of litigants and lawyers who may need to file pleadings and meet deadlines,” Theodore Te said in a text message.

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