Philippine Constitution Article 8 Sections 13-16

1. Article VIII Sections 13-16

2. The Supreme Court of the Philippines (Filipino: Kataas-taasang Hukuman ng Pilipinas or Korte Suprema ) is the Philippines' highest judicial court, as well as the court of last resort. The court consists of 14 Associate Justices and 1 Chief Justice. Pursuant to the Constitution, the Supreme Court has "administrative supervision over all courts and the personnel thereof"

3. Section 13 ¤ Procedures in rendering decisions ¤ Requirement in case of non participant, issent, or abstention

11. Section 14 ¤ Decision

13. Decision - Judgment rendered by a court of justice or other competent tribunal after the presentation of the respective positions of the parties in an ordinary or criminal case of upon a stipulation of facts upon which the disposition of the case is based.

20. Section 15 ¤ Maximum period for rendition of decisions ¤ Time Limitations Mandatory

21. (1) All cases or matters filed after the effectivity of this Constitution must be decided or resolved within twenty-four months from date of submission for the Supreme Court, and, unless reduced by the Supreme Court, twelve months for all lower collegiate courts, and three months for all other lower courts. (2) A case or matter shall be deemed submitted for decision or resolution upon the filing of the last pending, brief, or memorandum required by the Rules of Court or by the court itself.

29. Section 16 Submission of Annual Report

31. Submission of Annual Report