Title
Designation of Judges as Observers and Alternates in the IBP Local Elections on 28 February 2015
Reference
Supreme Court Administrative Order No. 28-15
Date
2015-02-27

February 27, 2015

SUPREME COURT ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 28-15

RE : Designation of Judges as Observers and Alternates in the IBP Local Elections on 28 February 2015

Acting on the letter-request dated 20 January 2015 of Atty. Vicente M. Joyas, National President, Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP), for the designation of official court observers for the scheduled IBP local elections pursuant to Section 15, Article 1 of the By-Laws of the IBP, the judges listed below are hereby designated as official observers and alternates in the IBP local elections to be held on 28 February 2015.

As observers and alternates, judges concerned will coordinate with the Chapter President in their respective areas. Within ten (10) days from the date of the election, a report should be submitted to the Office of the Court Administrator which should include the following: a list of the officers duly elected and the offices to which they were elected; any incident that may constitute any prohibited acts and practices relative to elections provided for in Section 14, Article 1 of the By-Laws of the IBP; and any other matter that in their opinion should be brought to the attention of this Office.

Greater Manila
Manila I Chapter
Observer : Hon. Reynaldo A. Alhambra
RTC, Br. 53, Manila
Alternate : Hon. Jansen R. Rodriguez
RTC, Br. 6, Manila
Manila II Chapter
Observer : Hon. Ruben Reynaldo G. Roxas
RTC, Br. 12, Manila
Alternate : Hon. Reynaldo G. Ros
RTC, Br. 33, Manila
Manila III Chapter
Observer : Hon. Virgilio V. Macaraig
RTC, Br. 37, Manila
Alternate : Hon. Teresa P. Soriaso
RTC, Br. 27, Manila
Manila IV Chapter
Observer : Hon. Thelma B. Medina
RTC, Br. 32, Manila
Alternate : Hon. Marivic B. Umali
RTC, Br. 20, Manila
Quezon City Chapter
Observer : Hon. Fernando T. Sagun, Jr.
RTC, Br. 78, Quezon City
Alternate : Hon. Bernelito R. Fernandez
RTC, Br. 97, Quezon City
Kalookan City-Malabon-Navotas Chapter
Observer : Hon. Victoriano B. Cabanos
RTC, Br. 127, Kalookan City
Alternate : Hon. Celso Raymundo L. Magsino, Jr.
RTC, Br. 74, Malabon City
Pasay City-Para aque City-Las Pi as City-Muntinlupa City Chapter
Observer : Hon. Racquelen Abary-Vasquez
RTC, Br. 116, Pasay City
Alternate : Hon. Salvador V. Timbang, Jr.
RTC, Br. 253, Las Pi as City
Makati City Chapter
Observer : Hon. Selma P. Alaras
RTC, Br. 62, Makati City
Alternate : Hon. Rico Sebastian D. Liwanag
RTC, Br. 136, Makati City
Northern Luzon
Abra Chapter (1st Judicial Region)
Observer : Hon. Raphiel F. Alzate
RTC, Br. 1, Bangued, Abra
Alternate : Hon. Corpus B. Alzate
RTC, Br. 2, Bangued, Abra
Batanes Chapter (2nd Judicial Region)
Observer : Hon. Ramon B. Barona
RTC, Br. 13, Basco, Batanes
Alternate : Hon. Ferdinand E. Dalpig (APJ)
MTC, Itbayat, Batanes
Baguio Benguet Chapter (1st Judicial Region)
Observer : Hon. Mia Joy O. Cawed
RTC, Br. 4, Baguio City
Alternate : Hon. Danilo P. Camacho
RTC, Br. 62, La Trinidad, Benguet
Cagayan Chapter (2nd Judicial Region)
Observer : Hon. Vilma Tumaliuan Pauig
RTC, Br. 2, Tuguegarao City
Alternate : Hon. Oscar T. Zaldivar
RTC, Br. 7, Aparri, Cagayan
Ifugao Chapter (2nd Judicial Region)
Observer : Hon. Ester P. Flor
RTC, Br. 34, Banaue, Ifugao
Alternate : Hon. Rufus G. Malecdan, Jr.
RTC, Br. 15, Alfonso Lista, Ifugao
Ilocos Norte Chapter (1st Judicial Region)
Observer : Hon. Philip G. Salvador
RTC, Br. 13, Laoag City
Alternate : Hon. Isidoro T. Pobre
RTC, Br. 18, Batac City
Ilocos Sur Chapter (1st Judicial Region)
Observer : Hon. Sixto D. Diompoc
RTC, Br. 72, Narvacan, Ilocos Sur
Alternate : Hon. Gavino B. Balbin, Jr.
RTC, Br. 23, Candon City
Isabela Chapter (2nd Judicial Region)
Observer : Hon. Rodolfo B. Dizon
RTC, Br. 18, Ilagan City
Alternate : Hon. Anastacio D. Anghad
RTC, Br. 36, Santiago City
Kalinga Apayao Chapter (2nd Judicial Region)
Observer : Hon. Marcelino K. Wacas
RTC, Br. 25, Tabuk City
Alternate : Hon. Victor A. Dalanao
MTCC, Tabuk City
La Union Chapter (1st Judicial Region)
Observer : Hon. Victor M. Viloria
RTC, Br. 28, San Fernando City
Alternate : Hon. Ferdinand A. Fe
RTC, Br. 67, Bauang, La Union
Mt. Province Chapter (1st Judicial Region)
Observer : Hon. Joseph A. Patnaan
RTC, Br. 35, Bontoc, Mt. Province
Alternate : Hon. Sergio T. Angnganay, Jr.
RTC, Br. 36, Bontoc, Mt. Province
Nueva Vizcaya Chapter (2nd Judicial Region)
Observer : Hon. Fernando F. Flor, Jr.
RTC, Br. 28, Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya
Alternate : Hon. Jose Godofredo M. Naui
RTC, Br. 37, Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya
Quirino Chapter (2nd Judicial Region)
Observer : Hon. Eufren F. Changale
RTC, Br. 32, Cabarroguis, Quirino
Alternate : Hon. Menrado V. Corpuz
RTC, Br. 38, Maddela, Quirino
Aurora Chapter (3rd Judicial Region)
Observer : Hon. Maximo B. Ancheta, Jr.
RTC, Br. 90, Baler, Aurora
Alternate : Hon. Jude Erwin U. Alaba
RTC, Br. 91, Baler, Aurora
Bataan Chapter (3rd Judicial Region)
Observer : Hon. Angelito I. Balderama
RTC, Br. 1, Balanga City
Alternate : Hon. Amelita V. Cruz-Corpuz
RTC, Br. 96, Dinalupihan, Bataan
Bulacan Chapter (3rd Judicial Region)
Observer : Hon. Ma. Theresa M. Arcega
RTC, Br. 17, Malolos City
Alternate : Hon. Basilio R. Gabo, Jr.
RTC, Br. 11, Malolos City
Nueva Ecija Chapter (3rd Judicial Region)
Observer : Hon. Primo G. Sio, Jr.
RTC, Br. 23, Cabanatuan City
Alternate : Hon. Celso O. Baguio
RTC, Br. 34, Gapan City
Pampanga Chapter (3rd Judicial Region)
Observer : Hon. Divina Luz P. Aquino-Simbulan
RTC, Br. 41, City of San Fernando
Alternate : Hon. Jonel S. Mercado
RTC, Br. 52, Guagua, Pampanga
Pangasinan Chapter (1st Judicial Region)
Observer : Hon. Emma P. Bauzon
RTC, Br. 37, Lingayen, Pangasinan
Alternate : Hon. Caridad V. Galvez
RTC, Br. 43, Dagupan City
Tarlac Chapter (3rd Judicial Region)
Observer : Hon. Maria Magdalena A. Balderama
RTC, Br. 65, Tarlac City
Alternate : Hon. Lily De Vera Vallo
RTC, Br. 64, Tarlac City
Zambales Chapter (3rd Judicial Region)
Observer : Hon. Consuelo D. Bocar
RTC, Br. 71, Iba, Zambales
Alternate : Hon. Richard A. Paradeza
RTC, Br. 72, Olongapo City
Southern Luzon
Batangas Chapter (4th Judicial Region)
Observer : Hon. Ruben A. Galvez
RTC, Br. 3, Batangas City
Alternate : Hon. Arcadio I. Manigbas
RTC, Br. 6, Tanauan City
Cavite Chapter (4th Judicial Region)
Observer : Hon. Agapito S. Lu
RTC, Br. 88, Cavite City
Alternate : Hon. Norberto J. Quisumbing, Jr.
RTC, Br. 21, Imus City
Laguna Chapter (4th Judicial Region)
Observer : Hon. Agripino G. Morga
RTC, Br. 32, San Pablo City
Alternate : Hon. Alberto F. Serrano
RTC, Br. 92, Calamba City
Marinduque Chapter (4th Judicial Region)
Observer : Hon. Antonina C. Magturo
RTC, Br. 94, Boac, Marinduque
Alternate : Hon. Emmanuel R. Recalde
RTC, Br. 38, Boac, Marinduque
Occidental Mindoro Chapter (4th Judicial Region)
Observer : Hon. Ulysses D. Delgado
RTC, Br. 44, Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro
Alternate : Hon. Gay Marie F. Lubigan-Rafael
RTC, Br. 46, San Jose, Occidental Mindoro
Oriental Mindoro Chapter (4th Judicial Region)
Observer : Hon. Tomas C. Leynes
RTC, Br. 40, Calapan City
Alternate : Hon. Recto A. Calabocal
RTC, Br. 42, Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro
Quezon Chapter (4th Judicial Region)
Observer : Hon. Dennis R. Pastrana
RTC, Br. 56, Lucena City
Alternate : Hon. Maria Chona Pulgar Navarro
RTC, Br. 61, Gumaca, Quezon
Rizal Chapter (4th Judicial Region)
Observer : Hon. Ronaldo B. Martin
RTC, Br. 73, Antipolo City
Alternate : Hon. Dennis Patrick Z. Perez
RTC, Br. 67, Binangonan, Rizal
Bicolandia
Albay Chapter (5th Judicial Region)
Observer : Hon. Pedro R. Soriao
RTC, Br. 5, Legaspi City
Alternate : Hon. Amy Ana L. De Villa Rosero
RTC, Br. 11, Ligao City
Camarines Norte Chapter (5th Judicial Region)
Observer : Hon. Arniel A. Dating
RTC, Br. 41, Daet, Camarines Norte
Alternate : Hon. Roberto A. Escaro
RTC, Br. 38, Daet, Camarines Norte
Camarines Sur Chapter (5th Judicial Region)
Observer : Hon. Valentin E. Pura, Jr.
RTC, Br. 23, Naga City
Alternate : Hon. Irma Isidora M. Boncodin-Zamudio
RTC, Br. 57, Libmanan, Camarines Sur
Catanduanes Chapter (5th Judicial Region)
Observer : Hon. Lelu P. Contreras
RTC, Br. 43, Virac, Catanduanes
Alternate : Hon. Arnel P. Cezar (APJ)
MTC, Virac, Catanduanes
Masbate Chapter (5th Judicial Region)
Observer : Hon. Manuel L. Sese
RTC, Br. 45, Masbate City
Alternate : Hon. Jose C. Fortuno
RTC, Br. 48, Masbate City
Sorsogon Chapter (5th Judicial Region)
Observer : Hon. Rofebar F. Gerona
RTC, Br. 53, Sorsogon City
Alternate : Hon. Flerida Z. Banzuela
RTC, Br. 51, Sorsogon City
Eastern Visayas
Bohol Chapter (7th Judicial Region)
Observer : Hon. Suceso A. Arcamo
RTC, Br. 47, Tagbilaran City
Alternate : Hon. Leo M. Lison
RTC, Br. 3, Tagbilaran City
Cebu City Chapter (7th Judicial Region)
Observer : Hon. Soliver C. Peras
RTC, Br. 10, Cebu City
Alternate : Hon. Wilfredo F. Navarro
RTC, Br. 19, Cebu City
Cebu Province Chapter (7th Judicial Region)
Observer : Hon. Toribio S. Quiwag
RTC, Br. 27, Lapu Lapu City
Alternate : Hon. Teresita A. Galanida
RTC, Br. 56, Mandaue City
Leyte Chapter (8th Judicial Region)
Observer : Hon. Alphinor C. Serrano
RTC, Br. 6, Tacloban City
Alternate : Hon. James Clinton Richard C. Nuevo
RTC, Br. 12, Ormoc City
Southern Leyte Chapter (8th Judicial Region)
Observer : Hon. Bethany G. Kapili
RTC, Br. 24, Maasin City
Alternate : Hon. Jacinto B. Elle
RTC, Br. 26, San Juan, Southern Leyte
Biliran Chapter (8th Judicial Region)
Observer : Hon. Bienvenido M. Montalla
RTC, Br. 16, Naval, Biliran
Alternate : Hon. Constantino F. Esber
RTC, Br. 37, Caibiran, Biliran
Samar Chapter (8th Judicial Region)
Observer : Hon. Agerico A. Avila
RTC, Br. 29, Catbalogan City
Alternate : Hon. Reynaldo B. Clemens
RTC, Br. 31, Calbayog City
Eastern Samar Chapter (8th Judicial Region)
Observer : Hon. Elvie P. Lim
RTC, Br. 1, Borongan, Eastern Samar
Alternate : Hon. Rolando M. Lacdo-o
RTC, Br. 3, Guiuan, Eastern Samar
Northern Samar Chapter (8th Judicial Region)
Observer : Hon. Norma M. Cardenas
RTC, Br. 19, Catarman, Northern Samar
Alternate : Hon. Jose F. Falcotelo
RTC, Br. 22, Laoang, Northern Samar
Aklan Chapter (6th Judicial Region)
Observer : Hon. Marietta H. Valencia
RTC, Br. 1, Kalibo, Aklan
Alternate : Hon. Elmo F. Del Rosario
RTC, Br. 5, Kalibo, Aklan
Antique Chapter (6th Judicial Region)
Observer : Hon. Nery G. Duremdes
RTC, Br. 11, San Jose, Antique
Alternate : Hon. Mario G. Andres, Jr.
RTC, Br. 64, Bugasong, Antique
Capiz Chapter (6th Judicial Region)
Observer : Hon. Ignacio I. Alajar
RTC, Br. 18, Roxas City
Alternate : Hon. Daniel Antonio Gerardo S. Amular
RTC, Br. 21, Mambusao, Capiz
Iloilo City Chapter (6th Judicial Region)
Observer : Hon. Loida D. Maputol
RTC, Br. 28, Iloilo City
Alternate : Hon. Rogelio J. Amador
RTC, Br. 66, Barotac Viejo, Iloilo
Guimaras Chapter (6th Judicial Region)
Observer : Hon. Rosario Abigail M. Dris-Villanueva
RTC, Br. 65, Jordan, Guimaras
Alternate : Hon. Ronaldo P. Melliza, Jr. (APJ)
MCTC, Jordan-Nueva Valencia-Sibunag, Guimaras
Negros Occidental Chapter (6th Judicial Region)
Observer : Hon. Anita Guanzon Chua
RTC, Br. 51, Bacolod City
Alternate : Hon. Dyna Doll C. Trocio
RTC, Br. 40, Silay City
Negros Oriental Chapter (7th Judicial Region)
Observer : Hon. Gerardo A. Paguio, Jr.
RTC, Br. 40, Dumaguete City
Alternate : Hon. Candelario V. Gonzales
RTC, Br. 45, Bais City
Palawan Chapter (4th Judicial Region)
Observer : Hon. Jose Bayani J. Usman
RTC, Br. 50, Puerto Princesa City
Alternate : Hon. Angelo A. Arizala
RTC, Br. 52, Puerto Princesa City
Romblon Chapter (4th Judicial Region)
Observer : Hon. Ramiro R. Geronimo
RTC, Br. 81, Romblon, Romblon
Alternate : Hon. Jose M. Madrid
RTC, Br. 82, Odiongan, Romblon
Siquijor Chapter (7th Judicial Region)
Observer : Hon. Alejandro S. Bahonsua, Jr.
RTC, Br. 46, Larena, Siquijor
Alternate : Hon. Allan Edwin P. Boncavil
MCTC, Siquijor-Enrique Villanueva-Larena, Siquijor
Eastern Mindanao
Agusan del Norte Chapter (10th Judicial Region)
Observer : Hon. Eduardo S. Casals
RTC, Br. 1, Butuan City
Alternate : Hon. Emmanuel E. Escatron
RTC, Br. 2, Butuan City
Agusan del Sur Chapter (10th Judicial Region)
Observer : Hon. Hector B. Salise
RTC, Br. 7, City of Bayugan
Alternate : Hon. Lou A. Nueva (APJ)
MTCC, City of Bayugan
Bukidnon Chapter (10th Judicial Region)
Observer : Hon. Ma. Theresa Aban Camannong
RTC, Br. 9, Malaybalay City
Alternate : Hon. Isobel Galenzoga Barroso
RTC, Br. 8, Malaybalay City
Camiguin Chapter (10th Judicial Region)
Observer : Hon. Giovanni Alfred H. Navarro (APJ)
RTC, Br. 28, Mambajao, Camiguin
Alternate : Hon. Leon B. Borromeo
MTC, Mambajao, Camiguin
Davao del Norte Chapter (11th Judicial Region)
Observer : Hon. Virginia D. Tehano-Ang
RTC, Br. 1, Tagum City
Alternate : Hon. Dorothy Montejo Gonzaga
RTC, Br. 4, Panabo, Davao del Norte
Davao City Chapter (11th Judicial Region)
Observer : Hon. Pelagio S. Paguican
RTC, Br. 12, Davao City
Alternate : Hon. Virginia H. Europa
RTC, Br. 11, Davao City
Davao del Sur Chapter (11th Judicial Region)
Observer : Hon. Carmelita S. Davin
RTC, Br. 19, Digos City
Alternate : Hon. Loida S. Posadas-Kahulugan
RTC, Br. 21, Bansalan, Davao del Sur
Davao Oriental Chapter (11th Judicial Region)
Observer : Hon. Nino A. Batingana
RTC, Br. 6, Mati, Davao Oriental
Alternate : Hon. Emilio G. Dayanghirang III
RTC, Br. 32, Lupon, Davao Oriental
Misamis Oriental Chapter (10th Judicial Region)
Observer : Hon. Dennis Z. Alcantar
RTC, Br. 18, Cagayan de Oro City
Alternate : Hon. Judy Sia Galvez
RTC, Br. 42, Medina, Misamis Oriental
Surigao del Sur Chapter (11th Judicial Region)
Observer : Hon. Rufo U. Naragas
RTC, Branch 40, Tandag City
Alternate : Hon. Merlyn Pacaro-Ca edo
RTC, Br. 29, Bislig City
Surigao del Norte Chapter (10th Judicial Region)
Observer : Hon. Victor A. Canoy
RTC, Br. 29, Surigao City
Alternate : Hon. Cesar P. Bordalba
RTC, Br. 31, Dapa, Surigao del Norte
Western Mindanao
Basilan-Zamboanga City-Sulu Chapter (9th Judicial Region)
Observer : Hon. Gregorio V. Dela Pe a III
RTC, Br. 12, Zamboanga City
Alternate : Hon. Danilo M. Bucoy
RTC, Br. 2, Isabela City
Cotabato Chapter (12th Judicial Region)
Observer : Hon. Bansawan Z. Ibrahim
RTC, Br. 13, Cotabato City
Alternate : Hon. Annabelle D. Piang
MCTC, Parang-Matanog-Buldon-Barira, Maguindanao
Lanao del Norte Chapter (12th Judicial Region)
Observer : Hon. Albert B. Abragan
RTC, Br. 3, Iligan City
Alternate : Hon. Anisah A. Umpa
RTC, Br. 2, Iligan City
Lanao del Sur Chapter (12th Judicial Region)
Observer : Hon. Rasad G. Balindong
RTC, Br. 12, Malabang, Lanao del Sur
Alternate : Hon. Wenida B.M. Papandayan
RTC, Br. 10, Marawi City
Misamis Occidental Chapter (10th Judicial Region)
Observer : Hon. Salome P. Dungog
RTC, Br. 35, Ozamis City
Alternate : Hon. Edmundo P. Pintac
RTC, Br. 15, Ozamis City
North Cotabato Chapter (12th Judicial Region)
Observer : Hon. Lily Lydia A. Laquindanum
RTC, Br. 24, Midsayap, North Cotabato
Alternate : Hon. Laureano T. Alzate
RTC, Br. 22, Kabacan, North Cotabato
South Cotabato Chapter (11th Judicial Region)
Observer : Hon. Oscar P. Noel, Jr.
RTC, Br. 35, General Santos City
Alternate : Hon. Lorenzo F. Balo
RTC, Br. 24, Koronadal City
Sultan Kudarat Chapter (12th Judicial Region)
Observer : Hon. Milanio M. Guerrero
RTC, Br. 20, Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat
Alternate : Hon. Renato B. Gleyo, Sr.
RTC, Br. 19, Isulan, Sultan Kudarat
Zamboanga del Norte Chapter (9th Judicial Region)
Observer : Hon. Rogelio D. Laquihon
RTC, Br. 7, Dipolog City
Alternate : Hon. Victoriano D. Lacaya, Jr.
RTC, Br. 9, Dipolog City
Zamboanga del Sur Chapter (9th Judicial Region)
Observer : Hon. Romeo T. Descallar
RTC, Br. 19, Pagadian City
Alternate : Hon. Jaime B. Caberte
RTC, Br. 23, Molave, Zamboanga del Sur
Zamboanga Sibugay Chapter (9th Judicial Region)
Observer : Hon. Josefino P. Bael
RTC, Br. 31, Imelda, Zamboanga Sibugay
Alternate : Hon. Anthony Dela Torre Isaw
RTC, Br. 24, Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay
Sarangani Chapter (11th Judicial Region)
Observer : Hon. Jordan H. Reyes (APJ)
RTC, Br. 38, Alabel, Sarangani
Alternate : Hon. Mamerto C. Panal
MCTC, Malungon-Alabel, Sarangani

(SGD.) MARIA LOURDES P. A. SERENO
Chief Justice

(SGD.) ANTONIO T. CARPIO
Associate Justice
Chairperson, Second Division

(SGD.) PRESBITERO J. VELASCO, JR.
Associate Justice
Chairperson, Third Division