The Supreme Court (SC) has announced the suspension of court operations in several areas in the Philippines on Monday, November 16, 2026, in connection with the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and Related Summits, as well as local founding anniversary celebrations.
In an advisory updated as of 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 15, the SC said the suspension covers the following courts and offices:
National Capital Region (NCR):
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Supreme Court and Offices of the Regional Court Managers in NCR-A and NCR-B
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Court of Appeals in Manila
Sandiganbayan
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Court of Tax Appeals
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All courts within the National Capital Judicial Region
The suspension in these courts is in connection with the 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits.
Meanwhile, in Judicial Region 4-B, court operations will also be suspended in:
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All courts in Occidental Mindoro, in observance of its 76th Founding Anniversary
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All courts in Bansud, Oriental Mindoro, also in observance of its 76th Founding Anniversary
The Supreme Court advised the public to refer to the respective memoranda for additional details and to monitor its official channels for further updates.
The court suspensions coincide with the holding of the 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Metro Manila.
Malacañang earlier declared November 16 to 18 as special non-working days throughout the National Capital Region under Proclamation No. 1447 to help ease traffic congestion and ensure the safety and security of summit participants.
The Philippines is hosting the regional gathering, which brings together leaders and representatives of ASEAN member-states and dialogue partners.
