Regional Trial Courts of Misamis Oriental (RTCs) Hearing starts at 8:30am.

COURT Branch 17 Branch 18 JUDGE Hon. Florencia Sealana-Abbu Hon. Dennis Alcantar CLERK OF COURT Atty. Anabel Casio-Baluran Atty. Eileen Canceko-Bonghanoy NOTE: Session starts at 8:30-8:45am (daily). Bring your ID. Male students: please give priority of the chairs to the elders/females. Be early in court. Judge Nery doesnt want anyone coming in late, or anyone standing up during the whole trial. Session starts at 8:30am (daily). Hearing Days: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. (The only court which usually conducts hearings in the afternoon, kasi most courts only have their hearings in the morning at 8:30am-12nn). Session starts at 8:30am. Refer to Court Calendar (dili everyday ila hearing). Hearing Days: Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. (Wednesdays are motion days, but you may observe if you want.) Hearing Days: Monday to Thursday. Inform the Clerk of Court ahead of time (before the start of the trial) if you intend to observe in Branch 37. (to make sure that such student was indeed present during the trial) *Mondays and Tuesdays CIVIL Cases; *Wednesdays and Thursdays CRIMINAL Cases (However, ang Thursday hearing is EVERY OTHER THURSDAY lang kasi Judge Pasal conducts hearings at Malaybalay. Suggested days for court observation: Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. *For Fridays afternoon only. Suggested days for court observation: Tuesdays. Hearing Days: Monday to Thursday. Hearing starts at 8:30am exactly, please dont be late.

Branch 19

Hon. Evelyn Gamotin-Nery

Atty. Jade Pabellan-Bacal

Branch 20 Branch 21

Hon. Bonifacio Macabaya Hon. Gil Bollozos

Atty. Taumaturgo Macabinlar Atty. Marrietta Galdo

Branch 22

Hon. Richard Mordeno

Atty. Ethelinda Bacal

Branch 23

Hon. Vincent Rosales

Atty. Glerma Catotal-Cabrera

Branch 24

Hon. Henry Damasing

Atty. Mylen Geroy

Branch 25 Branch 37

Hon. Arthur Abundiente Hon. Jose Escobido

Atty. Sora Orcullo-Alinas Atty. Evelyn Pangilinan-Paler

Branch 38

Hon. Emmanuel Pasal

Ms. Maricris Chaves (Acting)

Branch 39

Hon. Marites Rana-Bernales

Ms. Lalaine Esmeralda (Acting)

Branch 40

Hon. Ma. Corazon GaiteLlanderal Hon. Jeoffre Acebido

Atty. Randy Agustin

Branch 41

Atty. Nelison Pajarillo-Salcedo

Municipal Trial Court in Cities (MTC) Hearing starts at 8:30am.

COURT Branch 1 JUDGE Hon. Cesar Merlas CLERK OF COURT Ms. Marichu Damasing NOTE: Hearing Days: Tuesday, Wednesdays and

Thursdays. Branch 2 Hon. Eleuteria BadolesAlgodon Hon. Romualdo Galarrita Ms. Laarne Badoles (I still have to confirm with the Clerk of Court; she was not around when I gave the letter. Suggested days for court observation: Mondays and Tuesdays. Suggested days for court observation: Wednesdays and Thursdays. (You should try here, OK kaayo si Judge Damasing. After hearing, she would give a short lecture dayun in her chamber.) Hearing Days: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

Branch 3

Ms. Ma. Estrella Vasallo

Branch 4

Hon. Carolyn Damasing

Ms. Cecil Paasa

Branch 5

Hon. Maria Luna LanticseSaba

Ms. Margie Maagad

Reminder to all: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Please bring your ID just in case the Clerk of Court will ask for your identification. It is advised to inform the Clerk of Court of your presence if you intend to observe a certain branch. Dont forget to bring your DTRs. Ask permission before photocopying the Daily Court Calendar. (It is posted at every courtroom door or at the branchs bulletin board.) Observe proper decorum during trial: a. As much as possible, dont be late. b. Turn off your cellular phones or put in silent mode before the session starts. c. Please wear proper attire during court observation. (Sleeveless, shorts and slippers are not allowed.)

You may ask for the Practice Court Observation Guidelines from Atty. Marrieta Galdo (Judge Bollozos Clerk of Court) and have it photocopied Or pwede pud dili na, i-encode ko na lang apil. Hehe. Below is the list of proceedings to be observed.

Good luck and God bless to all of us! Kayang-kaya ang 140 hours!
Yours truly, Nikki Mayor Practice Court I (60 hours) 1. Arraignment 2. Pre-Trial (Civil Cases) 3. Pre-Trial (Criminal Cases) 4. Trial (Civil Cases Regular and Summary Procedure) 5. Trial (Criminal Cases Regular and Summary Procedure) 6. Promulgation of Judgment Practice Court II (80 hours) 1. Arraignment 2. Pre-trial (Civil and Criminal Cases) 3. Trial ( Civil and Criminal Cases) 4. Hearing on the following petitions: a) Corrections of Entry in the Civil Registry b) Issuance of Owners Duplicate Copy of Title c) Issuance of Temporary Protection Order 5. Presentation of Expert Witness (e.g. Medico Legal, Crime Laboratory Chemist, etc.) 6. Promulgation of Judgment *40 hours Regular Courts *20 hours Family Court *20 hours Drugs Court

* DTRs duly signed by the respective Clerk of Courts and copies of daily court calendars on cases observed shall be submitted to the professor.