The Supreme Court of the Philippines: An Overview

Exclusive Power to Promulgate Rules

The Supreme Court of the Philippines (SC) holds the exclusive authority to enact regulations pertaining to the safeguarding and execution of constitutional rights, as well as pleading practices and procedures in all instances.

The Highest Court in the Philippines

The SC, commonly known as the "Korte Suprema," is the highest court in the Philippines. It has the authority to interpret the law and determine whether or not a law is unconstitutional.

Rules of Court

To safeguard and uphold constitutional rights, pleadings, and practices, the SC has established and promulgated the Rules of Court. These rules govern the procedures and operations of all courts in the Philippines.

Online Repository of Information

The SC website serves as an online repository for SC-related information, references, and resources that are easily accessible to the public.

Unfinished Work

The SC has a significant amount of work remaining and just one week to complete it. Approximately a quarter of the cases heard this year are still pending, including some that...