Quorum and Voting Requirements in Court Sessions
- Twenty-four Justices constitute a quorum for en banc sessions.
- Three Justices constitute a quorum for division sessions.
- Absence of quorum leads to automatic adjournment and a memorandum is entered into the court minutes.
- To pass resolutions en banc, all twenty-four Justices must vote affirmatively.
- Division judgments require a unanimous vote of the three Justices.
- If unanimous vote in a division is not reached, the Presiding Justice appoints two additional Justices to form a five-member division.
- Majority vote in the five-member division is required to pronounce judgment.
Appointment of Deputy Clerks and Other Officers
- The Court of Appeals is authorized to appoint up to fifteen deputy clerks of court.
- These deputy clerks must have qualifications equivalent to the clerk of the Court of Appeals.
- The Court may appoint other necessary officers in authorized number and compensation.
Appropriation of Funds for Additional Justices and Support Personnel
- An amount of Two Million Pesos is appropriated from the National Treasury.
- Funds cover salaries and allowances of the additional Justices and complementary officers during the current year.
- Appropriation also covers expenses for office setup and equipment provision.
Effectivity of the Decree
- The decree takes effect immediately upon its signing.
- Signed on June 10, 1978, in Manila by President Ferdinand E. Marcos.