Regional Trial Court Branch 85

05/02/2026

Please take notice of the Memorandum Order No. ORCM-JR07-023-2026 issued by the Office of the Regional Court Manager suspending court operations in Mandaue City today February 6, 2026 due to Typhoon Basyang.

24/11/2025

Update as of 25 November 2025 7:20 AM

“NAA RA HEARING KARUN”

29/10/2025

HALF DAY ra ta ugma sa mga mag-follow up.

OCA CIRCULAR NO. 300-2025

TO:
ALL JUDGES AND COURT PERSONNEL OF THE FIRST- AND SECOND-LEVEL COURTS
SUBJECT: HALF-DAY WORK ON OCTOBER 30, 2025 (THURSDAY)

As authorized by Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo, and in accordance with the Honorable Court En Banc Resolution dated November 12, 2024, in A.M. No. 19-11-20-SC (Re: Supreme Court Calendar [2025J), all Judges and court personnel nationwide are hereby authorized to observe a half-day work schedule or early dismissal at 12:00 moon on Thursday, October 30, 2025.
This measure is intended to allow court personnel to appropriately observe traditional All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day activities, including travel to various regions to pay respects to their dearly departed.
Despite the early dismissal, the concerned courts and offices must maintain a
number of essential staff to attend to urgent matters until the close of office hours.
For the guidance and compliance of all concerned
October 29, 2025

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01/10/2025

Wala ta opisina karun.

Republic of the Philippines
REGIONAL TRIAL COURT
7th Judicial Region
Mandaue City
OFFICE OF THE EXECTUIVE JUDGE
MEMORANDUM
TO

SUBJECT
OPERATIONS
DATE 1 October 2025

: REGIONAL TRIAL COURT of Mandaue City, MUNICIPAL TRIAL COURT IN CITIES of Mandaue City, and MUNICIPAL CIRCUIT TRIAL COURTS of Liloan-Compostela and Consolacion-Cordova JUDGES AND EMPLOYEES
EXTENSION OF SUSPENSION OF COURT
Following the recent strong earthquake that affected Cebu and in consideration of the potential risks to the structural integrity of the court buildings, the suspension of court operations is hereby extended for the entire day today, October 1, 2025.
This extension has been granted with the approval of the Acting Chief Justice
Marvic M.V.F. Leonen, through Court Administrator Theresa Dolores C. Gomez-Estoesta, to allow engineers from the Office of the Regional Court Administrator, the Local Goverment Unit, and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to complete a thorough inspection of the facilities.

All courts are directed to promptly notify parties and counsels of any cancelled hearings scheduled throughout the day.
Further advisories will be issued as necessary, depending on the results of the structural assessment.
Your cooperation in ensuring the safety of all court personnel and stakeholders is deeply appreciated.

LUCILA M. CAD-ENJAMBRE
Executive Judge

26/09/2025

Work Suspension due Tropical Storm Opong
(Wala’y trabahu tungud sa bagyu nga Opong)

29/11/2024

The full implementation of the eFiling Guidelines in trial courts for civil cases takes effect on December 1, 2024.

Under the Guidelines and Rule 13-A of the Rules of Civil Procedure, filing and service of non-initiatory pleadings shall only be made by transmitting them in digital file format through email.

Complaints and initiatory pleadings may be filed personally, by registered mail, or accredited courier but will not be acted upon by the court unless digital copies are emailed within 24 hours from filing.

Full text of the eFiling Guidelines: https://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/10-3-7-sc-11-9-4-sc-re-guidelines-on-submission-of-electronic-copies-of-pleadings-and-other-court-submissions-being-filed-before-the-lower-courts-pursuant-to-the-efficient-use-of-paper-rule-moving-tow/

Full text of Rule 13-A of the Rules of Civil Procedure:https://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/19-10-20-SC.pdf

Frequently asked questions:https://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/CCL-E-Filing-FAQ-for-Litigants-and-Counsels-Version-3.pdf

Checklist for litigants and counsels:https://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/CCL-E-Filing-Checklist-for-Litigants-and-Counsel-final.pdf

27/11/2024

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The Supreme Court resolved to amend Rule 13 of the 2019 Amendments to the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure to provide for the mandatory electronic filing and service for civil cases in the first- and second-level courts.

The Court issued Rule 13-A or the Interim Rule on the Electronic Filing and Service of Pleadings, Judgments, and Other Papers in Civil Cases (Interim Rule).

This Interim Rule shall take effect on December 1, 2024, following its publication in the Official Gazette or in two newspapers of national circulation.

Beginning December 1, 2024, all filing and service of pleadings, judgments, and other papers in civil cases in the trial courts must be done electronically through email, except for initiatory pleadings.

Read the full press briefer at: https://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/press-briefer-no-17/



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05/09/2024

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What are the requirements under the eFiling Guidelines for civil cases?

Download a copy of the checklist of requirements for litigants and counsels at the eFiling microsite at: https://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/electronic-filing/

26/04/2024

The mandatory application of the Guidelines on Electronic Submission of Pleadings in Lower Courts has been moved to September 2, 2024, pursuant to Office of the Court Administrator Circular No. 117-2024.

For the full text of the Circular: https://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/guidelines-on-submission-of-electronic-copies-of-pleadings-and-other-court-submissions-being-filed-before-the-lower-courts-pursuant-to-the-efficient-use-of-paper-rule/

03/04/2024

Regional Trial Court Branch 85 Mandaue City is looking for a Court Decongestion Officer.

Interested applicants may personally submit the following requirements at RTC Branch 85, 3rd Floor Shine Bright Business Center, Lopez Jaena St., Tipolo Mandaue City OR email them at [email protected] the following;

1. Letter of Intent/Cover Letter addressed to Court Administrator Hon. Raul B. Villanueva;
3. Law School Transcript of Records;
4. Personal Data Sheet (PDS) CS Form No. 212;
5. CV/Resume; and
6. Affidavit of No Relative stating that the applicant is not related to incumbent employee of RTC Branch 85 Mandaue City within the fourth civil degree of consanguinity or affinity.

For inquiries, you may call Atty. Alexa Marie Lelis-Daño at landline number (032) 238-8608 and/or mobile number 0926-7566738.

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