LICEO U HOSTS SUPREME COURT’S CIVPRO REGIONAL CONSULTATIONS
Liceo de Cagayan University hosted the first leg of the Supreme Court's Proposed Amendments to the Rules of Civil Procedure (CIVPRO) Regional Consultations on September 4, 2024, at Rodelsa Hall, Liceo Main Campus.
Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo, Chairperson of the Sub-Committee on Revisions, led the consultations, emphasizing the need for innovative solutions to enhance efficiency and accessibility in the legal process. Key proposals include a one-step appeal system and mandatory alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms to streamline civil cases.
Liceo President Dr. Alain Marc P. Golez and College of Law Dean Atty. Manuel I. Cabrera welcomed participants, underscoring the university’s commitment to advancing legal education and national progress. The event supports the Supreme Court’s Strategic Plan for Judicial Innovations (SPJI), which aims to modernize court procedures through technological advancements and efficiency reforms.
The consultation gathered insights from legal professionals and concluded with remarks from Sandiganbayan Associate Justice Karl B. Miranda and European Union GOJUST II Team Leader Christian Eldon.
By hosting this event, Liceo de Cagayan University continues to solidify its role as a key contributor to judicial reforms in the Philippines.
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