Rep. Elizaldy Co
HOUSE appropriations committee chair Rep. Zaldy Co expressed full support for the judiciary’s proposed P82.4 billion 2025 budget, citing the urgent need to address case delays and court congestion that threaten the nation’s justice system.
Co recognized the judiciary’s strategic plan for judicial innovations as a crucial step towards resolving these issues. The plan includes creating a Supreme Court management committee, digitizing judiciary libraries, and adopting new regulations to enhance efficiency.
The proposed budget will support these initiatives and other reforms aimed at improving leadership, promoting gender-fair language, and upholding human dignity within the judiciary.
Co urged his fellow legislators to approve the budget, emphasizing it as a crucial investment in creating a more efficient, innovative, and accessible justice system for all Filipinos.
He reiterated his commitment to supporting reforms that would strengthen the judiciary and enhance the rule of law, ensuring swift and fair justice for every Filipino.
