Supreme Court welcomes signing of Judiciary Fiscal autonomy Act

By Sherman Calotes | Philippine People's Press 

The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo, has welcomed President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s signing of Republic Act No. 12233, also known as the Judiciary Fiscal Autonomy Act.

The newly enacted law strengthens the judiciary’s fiscal independence as guaranteed under the Constitution. It ensures that the judiciary’s annual budget will be no less than that of the previous year and mandates the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to release the funds automatically on a monthly basis without the need for additional paperwork.

Under the measure, the Supreme Court is also authorized to submit its original budget proposal directly to Congress. The law further streamlines the creation and filling of new positions within the judiciary, facilitating the timely hiring of court personnel.

Other provisions include improved procedures for the transfer of properties intended for judicial use and the continuation of post-audit processes by the Commission on Audit (COA).

According to the Supreme Court, the law will significantly aid in the implementation of the Strategic Plan for Judicial Innovations 2022–2027, which seeks to modernize court processes and enhance judicial efficiency.

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