The Supreme Court (SC) has launched its commemorative Beep Cards and opened a Gift Shop at its main building in Ermita, Manila in celebration of its 125th anniversary on June 11.

President Marcos had earlier declared that the month of June starting this year will be celebrated as “Judiciary Month” to highlight the “vital role of the Judiciary in upholding the rule of law and ensuring the effective administration of justice.”

Beep Cards are widely used for electronic payments in public transportation systems, including Light Rail Transit (LRT) Lines 1 and 2 and Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3).

Lawyer Camille Sue Mae L. Ting, SC’s spokesperson, said the Beep Cards will be available to the public at the LRT and MRT stations this month.

Ting said the Beep Cards, in partnership with AF Payment, Incorporated (AFPI), has transformed a “familiar item into a small piece of history—one that commemorates 125 years of the Supreme Court’s service to the Filipino people.”

The Gift Shop is located at the SC’s main lobby. It offers a curated selection of souvenirs, stationery, and commemorative items that reflect the identity and heritage of the Philippine Judiciary.

Ting said: “More than merchandise, these are keepsakes that allow visitors, employees, and supporters of the Judiciary to take home a small reminder of this historic milestone.”

Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo led the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Gift Shop. He was joined by Senior Associate Justice Marvic M.V.F. Leonen and Associate Justices Alfredo Benjamin S. Caguioa, Amy C. Lazaro-Javier, Henri Jean Paul B. Inting, Jose Midas P. Marquez, Maria Filomena D. Singh, and Raul B. Villanueva.

The SC started the celebration of its 125th anniversary last January with a series of activities throughout the year under the theme “SC: 125 Years of Tradition and Innovation.”

It said the commemoration began with a special en banc (full court) session on Jan. 14, 2026 at the Ayuntamiento de Manila, where the SC once sat until World War II.

It also said an exhibit highlighting the SC’s history was also displayed at the Ayuntamiento and at the SC main lobby.

Last January 21, the SC launched the Grand Judiciary Tour that offers monthly public tours which provide an immersive look into the judiciary’s 125-year history. The tour includes key locations in Intramuros, where the SC was first set up, as well as other historically significant sites linked to its legacy.

Last February, the SC opened a nationwide photo contest for both professional and amateur photographers with the theme “Accessible and Inclusive Justice.”

It said the competition invited participants to capture “real-life stories of struggle, hope, resilience, and the everyday pursuit of fairness.” The contest drew over 2,500 entries, with the winners to be announced on June 15.

Also, last February, a poster-making contest for children aged 15 and below was launched with the theme “Imagine a Just World.” The contest encouraged young artists “to interpret the role of the judiciary through art, fostering civic awareness and appreciation of the rule of law.” About 400 entries were submitted. The winners will be announced on June 8.

Last March 22, the SC held its first nationwide Judiciary Fun Run, conducted simultaneously across multiple judicial regions and attended by more than 7,000 judiciary officials and employees.

Throughout the Judiciary Month, the SC said that several commemorative initiatives will be unveiled like historical markers from the National Historical Commission of the Philippines at the SC New Building which has served as the SC’s principal seat since 1991.

It also said that the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas will also present commemorative coins and bank notes, while the Philippine Postal Corporation will issue stamps and other philatelic products honoring the SC’s history and legacy.

Another highlight is the launch of the Model SC, an educational program for senior high school students inspired by Model United Nations. It will simulate oral arguments on public interest cases and demonstrate how SC decisions are communicated through press briefings. For its inaugural run, participants will come from Manila Science High School, taking on roles such as justices, counsel, amici curiae (friends of the court), SC spokesperson, and media representatives.

On June 11, Chief Justice Gesmundo will lead a whole-day anniversary celebration at the SC Quadrangle in Manila, attended by incumbent and retired Justices, court officials, and employees.