Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo and the members of the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) have assured all Muslim Filipinos of the judiciary’s “utmost assistance in their legal and judicial concerns.”
CJ Alexander G. Gesmundo and members of the Judicial and Bar Council in a meeting with representatives of the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos on Jan. 17, 2023.
The SC’s public information office said the NCMP raised issues on the creation of Shari’ah courts outside of Mindanao, appointment of Shari’ah court judges, creation of an Integrated Shari’ah Bar of the Philippines and the inclusion of Shari’ah as a course in law school, Mandatory Continuing Legal Education compliance among Shari’ah counselors in the practice of Shari’ah law, and changes to improve the conduct of the Shari’ah Bar examinations.
He reminded the NCMP representatives of the visit in Marawi City in September 2022 by SC justices “to show that the Supreme Court will address the issues of our Muslim brothers.” In his message, Gesmundo said “the Judiciary has begun to actively help the Bangsamoro people achieve their dream of peace.”
“Solving the problem in Mindanao cannot be the sole responsibility of the Executive. All three branches must work together,” he stressed.
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