Question & AnswerQ&A (PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 828)
The main purpose of Presidential Decree No. 828 is to create the Office of the Court Administrator in the Supreme Court to assist in the exercise of administrative supervision over all courts as provided in the Constitution.
Section 6, Article X, of the Philippine Constitution provides that the Supreme Court has administrative supervision over all courts and their personnel.
The Court Administrator shall have the same rank, privileges, and compensation as the Presiding Justice of the Court of Appeals, while the three (3) Deputy Court Administrators shall have the same rank, privileges, and compensation as Associate Justices of the Court of Appeals.
They must have the same qualifications as Justices of the Court of Appeals.
They are appointed by the Chief Justice and serve until they reach the age of 65 years or become incapacitated to discharge their duties. They may also be removed for just cause by a vote of not less than eight (8) Justices of the Supreme Court.
Yes. Members of the Judiciary appointed, designated, or detailed to these positions shall not be deemed to have relinquished their judicial position, nor lose their seniority, benefits, and privileges. Their service shall be considered continuous and uninterrupted.
The Oath of Office shall be filed with the Office of the Clerk of Court of the Supreme Court and entered upon its records.
No, the salaries shall not be decreased during their continuance in office.
The initial salary of the Court Administrator is P56,400.00, and that of each Deputy Court Administrator is P52,400.00.
The Supreme Court determines and defines the powers, functions, and responsibilities of the Court Administrator and Deputy Court Administrators.
The Chief Justice may create offices, services, divisions, and other units as necessary and adopt corresponding staffing patterns, ensuring that position titles and salaries comply with the Judiciary Position Classification and Pay Plans.
They belong to the classified service and are governed by the Civil Service Law, except those occupying highly technical or primarily confidential positions.
The amount of P2,000,000.00 or so much thereof as may be necessary is appropriated for the implementation of this Decree.
They are repealed and/or modified accordingly.
It took effect immediately upon its signing on November 18, 1975.