MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court has suspended court hearings from March 13 to 18 as a preventive measure against the 2019 coronavirus disease or COVID-19. Earlier, Chief Justice Diosdado Peralta issued an Administrative Circular to guide the lower courts on how to prevent the spread of the virus. The OCAD made the recommendation after basing its monitoring of the situation and consultation from executive judges, presiding judges and court personnel, including officials of the Supreme Court. Suspension of hearings shall be in the first, second and collegiate courts. ADVERTISEMENTMeanwhile, Justices and judges are expected to continue to report to the Office of the Court Administrator any development or circumstance regarding the spread of COVID-19.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer March 12, 2020 10:18 UTC