Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 10523)
The primary purpose of Republic Act No. 10523 is to create an additional branch of the Regional Trial Court in the Fourth Judicial Region, to be stationed at the Municipality of Siniloan, Province of Laguna.
The Fourth Judicial Region is affected by the creation of the additional Regional Trial Court branch under RA 10523.
The Supreme Court shall assign the branch number for the newly created Regional Trial Court branch in Siniloan, Laguna.
Funds necessary for the operation of the court can only be appropriated and released upon the actual organization of the court and the appointment of its personnel.
Section 14(e) of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129 is specifically amended by Republic Act No. 10523.
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the Secretary of the Department of Justice, shall include in the Court's program the implementation of this Act and ensure funding is provided accordingly.
This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or in two newspapers of general circulation.
The Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines enacted Republic Act No. 10523.
The Act repeals, modifies, and/or further amends Section 14(e) of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129 and other provisions inconsistent with the Act.
Yes, the law provides that funding for the new court branch shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act, but released only upon organization and appointment of personnel.