Assignment of Branch Numbers
- The Supreme Court is tasked with assigning the specific branch numbers to the newly created RTC branches.
Implementation and Funding
- The Chief Justice, together with the Secretary of the Department of Justice, must incorporate the implementation of this Act into the Supreme Court’s program immediately.
- Funding for these courts must be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
- Release of funds for operation is contingent upon the actual organization of the courts and appointment of their personnel.
Amendments to Existing Laws
- Section 14(e) of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129, known as the Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980, and other inconsistent provisions are repealed, modified, or further amended to align with this Act.
Effectivity
- The Act takes effect 15 days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in two newspapers of general circulation.
Legislative Process
- The Act is a consolidation of Senate Bill No. 3042 and House Bill No. 6856.
- Passed by the Senate on September 17, 2012, and by the House of Representatives on February 6, 2013.
- Approved by the President of the Philippines on June 11, 2013.