Law Summary
Assignment of Branch Numbers
- The Supreme Court is responsible for assigning the official branch numbers to these newly created RTC branches.
Implementation and Funding
- The Chief Justice, in coordination with the Secretary of the Department of Justice, shall promptly incorporate the provisions of this Act into the Court’s implementation program.
- Funding for the new branches shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
- Release of funds for the operation of these courts is conditional upon the actual organization of the courts and appointment of personnel.
Amendments to Existing Laws
- Section 14(c) of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129 (The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980), as amended, is modified or repealed as necessary to accommodate the changes introduced by this Act.
- Any other inconsistent provisions with this Act are likewise repealed, modified, or amended accordingly.
Effectivity
- This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication.
- Publication must be done either in the Official Gazette or in two newspapers of general circulation.
Legislative Process and Approval
- This Act is a consolidation of Senate Bill No. 3056 and House Bill No. 6853.
- 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 May 24, 2013.