Title
Converts RTC branches in Taguig from Pasig
Law
Republic Act No. 10394
Decision Date
Mar 14, 2013
Republic Act No. 10394 converts seven branches of the Regional Trial Court in Taguig City into the Regional Trial Court of Taguig City, with the Supreme Court assigning branch numbers and funding for operation to be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

Law Summary

Operationalization and Funding

  • The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the Secretary of the Department of Justice, shall include the operationalization of these seven branches in the Court's program.
  • Funding necessary for the operation is to be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
  • Appropriation and release of funds are conditional on the actual organization of the courts and appointment of personnel.

Amendments to Existing Laws

  • Section 14(d) of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129 (Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980), as amended, is modified to reflect the changes made by this Act.
  • All other laws, rules, and regulations inconsistent with this Act are amended, repealed, or modified accordingly.

Effectivity and Publication

  • The law takes effect fifteen (15) days after complete publication.
  • Publication must be in the Official Gazette or in two newspapers of general circulation.

Legal Formalities

  • The Act details its approval and passage dates in both the House of Representatives and Senate.
  • It includes signed attestations from the President of the Philippines, Senate President, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, evidencing its enactment.

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