Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 10576)
The main purpose of Republic Act No. 10576 is to create an additional branch of the Regional Trial Court in the Twelfth Judicial Region, to be stationed at the City of Kidapawan, Province of North Cotabato.
The new branch is to be located in the City of Kidapawan, Province of North Cotabato.
One (1) additional branch was created.
The Supreme Court is responsible for assigning the branch number to the newly created Regional Trial Court branch.
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the Secretary of the Department of Justice, are involved in the implementation of RA 10576.
The law takes effect fifteen (15) days after the completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or in two newspapers of general circulation.
The funding for the operation of the court created shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act and will be appropriated and released only upon the actual organization of the court and appointment of its personnel.
Batas Pambansa Blg. 129, also known as The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980, as amended, is further amended by RA 10576.
Section 14(m) of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129 is specifically mentioned as amended by RA 10576.
This ensures that funds are used efficiently and only released when the court branch is fully organized and personnel are appointed, preventing premature or wasted expenditures.