On July 4, 2008, the Justice Cecilia Muñoz Palma Foundation, Inc. (Justice Palma Foundation) was founded by the family and friends of the late Justice Palma to honor the life and career of one of the most outstanding and admirable Filipino women in the country. A non-profit, non-stock organization, the Foundation keeps the memory and spirit of Justice Palma alive by ensuring her ideals live through the works of others who, like her, have chosen a life of service to their fellow countrymen. 

The Foundation keeps her beacon burning brightly by initiating innovative projects intended for the advancement of the rule of law, freedom, justice, democracy, peace, and human rights; and by promoting academic achievement among deserving yet underprivileged youth from poor communities in Metro Manila.

OBJECTIVES

  • To honor the memory, and relive the spirit and ideals of the late Supreme Court Justice Cecilia Muñoz Palma, a “Woman of Firsts” in the legal profession and champion of the cause of democracy human rights, truth, freedom, and justice in the Philippines
  • To sponsor and/or initiate innovative projects intended for the advancement of the rule of law, freedom, justice, democracy, peace, human rights, and
  • To support the college or vocational education of qualified underprivileged students.

VISION

A Filipino nation who embodies the ideals, values, and principles of Justice Cecilia Muñoz Palma.

MISSION

To preserve the legacy of Justice Palma, and to promote and advocate the rule of law, and the values of democratic participation, human rights, and independence of judgment through education and legal awareness of the public and to the people who dispense justice.

The Justice Cecilia Muñoz Palma Foundation keeps the memory and spirit of Justice Palma alive by ensuring that her ideals live through the works of others who, like her, have chosen a life of service to their fellow countrymen.

Flagship Programs

HONORING JUSTICE PALMA. The Foundation commemorates the legacy of Justice Palma through the Justice Palma Award, the launching of a commemorative stamp, the building of a memorabilia room at the Justice Palma High School, the publishing of a story book on the chronicles of her life, and the establishment of the Justice Palma Museum (located at the Department of Justice Building in Quezon City).

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LEGAL AWARENESS PROGRAM. The Foundation, together with its partners, to further pursue her advocacy to have access to justice, conduct a yearly Legal Forum as a means to improve legal knowledge of those in the profession, the academe, the academe, and the general public. The Foundation, together with CPTCSA and ACTVE, also implements the Kids and Teens Court Awareness Program (KTCAP).

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SCHOOL SUPPORT PROGRAM. The Foundation partners with academic institutions to support the college or vocational education of graduating high school students of the Justice Cecilia Muñoz Palma High School (formerly Payatas High School) in Quezon City. The Foundation also partners with schools for the Work Immersion Program of senior high school students and On-The-Job (OJT) training and exposure for college students. These students are given the opportunity to further their knowledge and skills to become productive Filipino citizens.

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