By Liezelle Soriano
MANILA — In observance of International Day of Women, the Supreme Court has granted a “day off” to all women judges of the Philippines every 10th day of March.
A memorandum signed by Senior Associate Justice and Acting Chief Marvic Leonen on Monday 11 March 2024), said that the move was to promote the full and equal participation of women at all levels of the judiciary.
Leonen said that they dedicate the day to honor and highlight the leadership of women in “upholding the judiciary’s commitment to the rule of law, equality, and peaceful dispute resolutions.”
“As we commemorate this international day, I am inviting all justices, judges, and court personnel to unite and participate in observing the role that women in the judiciary play to strengthen our judicial institutions and uphold judicial integrity,” the memo read.
“Let us take this time to appreciate the resilience, persistence, and determination of our women judges to safeguard and promote meaningful freedoms for all people,” it added.
The United Nations has declared every 10th day of March as the International Day of Women Judges.
However, this year, the SC observed the International Day of Women Judges on Monday, March 11.
(el Amigo/MNM)
