THE Supreme Court (SC) has concluded its summer sessions in Baguio City and is now set to go on a five-week recess starting May 2 to start writing decisions for pending cases.
This means that until June 9, the High Court en banc and its divisions will not hold any sessions, unless there is a case that requires the court’s urgent attention. If such a case is filed, Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo can call for a special session to tackle the same.
The High Court has recently concluded its summer sessions in Baguio City, with magistrates closing its deliberations and deciding on the petition challenging the constitutionality of Republic Act 11934 or the SIM Card Registration Act.
It likewise issued a writ of kalikasan against the propagation of genetically modified rice and eggplant products.
During its break, the SC is expected to resolve the petition questioning the legality of the No-Contact Traffic Apprehension Policy (NCAP) implemented by Metro Manila local government units and the Metro Manila Development Authority.
It is likewise expected to finish deciding on the plea seeking to stop the postponement of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) from December 5, 2022 to October 30, 2023 which was filed by election lawyer Romulo Macalintal.
During the recess, the justices will also decide on the petition filed by ousted Albay governor Noel Rosal questioning his removal for his alleged violation of the Omnibus Election Code on the 45-day spending ban prior to the May 9, 2022 elections.
