Stay updated with breaking news from 975 cases. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
Supreme Court (File photo) MANILA - The Supreme Court (SC) disposed of a record number of cases this year more than the new cases filed for a clearance rate of 110 percent, according to data provided by the Office of the Clerk of Court En Banc and the Divisions Clerk on Tuesday. There were 3,603 new cases and one reinstatement filed, but the SC managed to resolve 3,975 cases, including those from the backlog. The SC also resolved 1,176 administrative cases and bar matters cases out of 1,116 new cases for a 105-percent clearance rate. SC's clearance rate last year was at 95 percent. "The 110-percent clearance rate posted by the SC for 2021 comes as a ray of light in a year that has been marred with work suspensions, limited movement, and restrictions due to the pandemic, and speaks volumes of the Court's strength in staying true to its commitment of service to the nation and its people," Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo said in a statement. When he assumed his post ....