MANILA, Philippines—Courts in the National Capital Region and neighboring provinces within the bubble will be physically closed on Friday.
“In view of the rising cases of Covid-19 in the National Capital Region and the nearby provinces of Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal, Chief Justice Diosdado M. Peralta orders the closure of physical courts and court offices in the NCJR (National Capital Judicial Region) and in the nearby provinces,” read the Supreme Court’s statement.
The Court of Appeals, Court of Tax Appeals, and the Sandiganbayan are among the courts closed since Thursday afternoon.
All hearings shall be suspended during the closure except on urgent matters such as pet…
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