“To remain silent in the face of corruption is to become complicit in injustice,” Senior Associate Justice Marvic Leonen said.
The Supreme Court has ordered all courts nationwide to inform litigants and court personnel about a dedicated email where they can report actionable information on alleged graft and corruption involving justices, judges and court employees.
Senior Associate Justice Marvic Leonen signed Memorandum Order No. 94-2026 reiterating the judiciary’s commitment to protecting the integrity of the courts and eliminating acts that undermine the administration of justice.
Under the order, all Regional Court Managers and appellate, first- and second-level courts must inform litigants and court personnel of the Judiciary Integrity Email, [integrity@judiciary.gov.ph], established under Memorandum Order No. 72-2024.
The SC said justices, judges, litigants and court personnel should report incidents and other actionable information requiring investigation involving violations of graft and corruption laws and the 2025 Code of Judicial Conduct and Accountability.
The order covers, among others, alleged improper communications between litigants and judges or justices, as well as demands or offers of bribes involving money, gifts or favors in exchange for court processes or actions.
It also covers attempts to obtain inside information on the progress of cases, including the identity of the ponente in appellate courts and the SC, as well as persons claiming to have influence over court officials.
The SC stressed that reports submitted through the integrity email must contain specific and actionable facts that would provide a sufficient basis for the court to act.
Those with information were encouraged to provide as much relevant and concrete information as they can safely disclose to allow the court to conduct its own inquiry, fact-finding or investigation.
“To remain silent in the face of corruption is to become complicit in injustice,” Leonen said.
He added that corruption benefits the powerful or wealthy and weakens the judiciary’s ability to serve poor and disadvantaged Filipinos.
“Stand for integrity. Let us serve our people well,” Leonen said.