Malacañang has declared June as “Judiciary Month” to promote broader public awareness of the judiciary’s role in democratic governance and to strengthen support for judicial integrity, independence, accountability, and efficiency.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed Proclamation No. 1265 on May 21. A copy of the proclamation was uploaded to the Official Gazette on May 26.
The new proclamation amends Proclamation No. 47, series of 2001, which previously declared June 4 to 11 as Judiciary Week in recognition of the founding anniversary of the Supreme Court on June 11, 1901.
Under the updated directive, the observance will now cover the entire month of June, giving the judiciary more time and flexibility to conduct programs, activities, and public engagement initiatives.
The proclamation said the longer celebration period would allow wider participation from stakeholders while keeping the observance anchored on the Supreme Court’s founding anniversary.
“There is a need to further strengthen public awareness and appreciation of the Judiciary as a pillar of democratic governance by providing a longer period for the conduct of programs and activities that promote judicial integrity, independence, accountability, and efficiency,” Proclamation No. 1265 read.
The earlier Judiciary Week proclamation also emphasized the need to remind members of the judiciary of their “heavy but noble obligation” under law and tradition, as well as the expectations placed on them by the public.
Malacañang directed all government agencies and instrumentalities, including government-owned or controlled corporations and state universities and colleges, to participate in and support the observance.
Local government units, non-government organizations, and the private sector were also encouraged to take part and assist in the effective implementation of Judiciary Month.