SC CIRCULAR NO. 45-2000, August 17, 2000

The Philippine Trial Judges League, Inc., will hold its Second Annual
National Convention and Seminar from 23 to 25 November 2000 (Thursday
to Saturday) at the Manila Hotel, Manila. This Convention and Seminar
has as its theme “First Level Courts: Blazing the Trail Towards Judicial
Trustworthiness.” All members of the League who are interested are
hereby authorized to attend this Second Annual National Convention and
Seminar on official time or on official business chargeable to local
funds if offered and available.

It is understood that the Philippine Trial Judges League, Inc.,
shall comply with the provisions of (a) Section 12 of Republic Act No.
8557 establishing the Philippine Judicial Academy; and (b) PHILJA
Memorandum Circular No. 1-99 on “Rules and Requirements pertaining to
the Inclusion of PHILJA Educational Programs in all
Conventions/Conferences of Judges and Court Personnel.” It also
understood that the said League shall inform the PHILJA of all definite
and proper arrangements for the staff and lecturers thereof who shall be
present at the Convention and Seminar.

The President of the Philippine Trial Judges League, Inc., shall
submit to the Office of the Court Administrator within ten (10) days
from the closing of the activity (1) a complete report on the activities
undertaken during the same; and (2) copies of the registration and
daily attendance sheets signed by the members actually present.