Republic Act No. 4908

: The main purpose of Republic Act No. 4908 is to require judges to speedily try criminal cases where the offended party is about to depart from the Philippines without a definite date of return.
: Criminal cases wherein the offended party is a person who is about to depart from the Philippines without a definite date of return are given precedence over all other cases, except election and habeas corpus cases.
: The trial must commence within three days from the date the accused is arraigned.
: Postponements for the initial hearing are generally not allowed except on grounds of illness of the accused or other grounds beyond the control of the accused.
: Yes, this Act states that any existing law, executive order, rule, or regulation to the contrary shall not apply, giving priority to these particular cases.
: Election cases and habeas corpus cases are excepted from the precedence requirement.
: This Act took effect upon its approval on June 17, 1967.
: The Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress enacted Republic Act No. 4908.
: Valid grounds for postponement include illness of the accused or other grounds beyond the control of the accused.
: Yes, the Act requires that the trial of such cases take precedence and begin within three days after arraignment, ensuring expedited proceedings.