By PCO — Oct 20, 2026 12:00:00 AM · 1 week ago
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday underscored the importance of ensuring access to justice for every Filipino during the inauguration of the Sulu Hall of Justice, saying the facility would bring judicial services closer to the people and strengthen the province's rule of law.
“As we come together here at the Sulu Hall of Justice, we reaffirm a fundamental principle: that justice must be accessible to every Filipino, and that our institutions must uphold the rule of law, protect our people's rights, and bring government closer to those it serves,” said President Marcos at the inauguration and turnover ceremony of the Sulu Hall of Justice.
President Marcos said the occasion was particularly meaningful for Sulu, where limited judicial facilities have long hampered service delivery, disrupted court operations, delayed case resolution, and placed an additional burden on the people.
The President acknowledged that these challenges affect Filipinos whose livelihoods and families may depend on the timely resolution of their cases.
“After all, peace means resolving conflicts through justice, treating every person with fairness, and respecting the rule of law,” President Marcos said. “The establishment of the Sulu Hall of Justice is a concrete step toward making that principle a reality.”
“The Sulu Hall of Justice makes the justice system more accessible to our people, providing a place where their rights can be upheld, their grievances heard, and their disputes resolved under the rule of law,” the President said.
“Beyond providing a dedicated space for court operations, the Sulu Hall of Justice supports the Judiciary's continuing efforts to improve efficiency and modernize its services,” President Marcos added.
The Sulu Hall of Justice, with courtrooms and offices under one roof in an 8,010-square-meter lot is located at the Sulu Provincial Capitol, Capitol Site, Barangay Bangkal, Jolo. | PND
