THE Philippine Supreme Court (SC) partnered with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) to modernize the Philippines’ judicial system by implementing an electronic case and evidence management system, digitizing court records and providing specialized training for court personnel.
The partnership, inked on Jan. 6, “seeks to reduce case backlogs and streamline adjudication processes by leveraging cutting-edge technology.”
KOICA, a South Korean government agency for official development assistance, will spearhead efforts to implement advanced systems modeled on South Korea’s modern judicial practices.
It will conduct a preliminary survey in Philippine courts from Jan. 6 to 15, to gather crucial data for the project, the high court said in a statement on Tuesday.
The rollout of the system is targeted for implementation next year, it added.
“We must prepare ourselves so that we as an institution, can demonstrate our ability to adapt, no matter how daunting or difficult change may seem,” Senior Associate Justice Marvic M.V.F Leonen said.
He noted the partnership would fortify the Philippine Judiciary’s efforts to modernize court processes and improve artificial intelligence (AI), such as the eCourt PH V2.0, CALESA Digital and the development of voice-to-text applications for trial courts.
Meanwhile, Presiding Judge Park Byungmin of South Korea presented an AI-generated video highlighting Korea’s advanced use of technology in its judicial system.
The video showcased innovations like electronic litigation platforms, integrated judicial information systems, and video trial proceedings.
KOICA Philippines Country Director Kim Eunsub expressed optimism about the partnership, emphasizing that incorporating South Korea’s advanced information security technologies will pave the way for a more transparent and efficient judicial system in the Philippines.
The partnership forms part of the Strategic Plan for Judicial Innovations 2022–2027, the top court’s blueprint for addressing institutional challenges by enhancing the administration of justice through the integration of advanced technology.
In November, the high court also said it will be establishing an AI governance framework to integrate AI technologies into its operations. — Chloe Mari A. Hufana
