Law Summary
Assignment of Branch Numbers
- The Supreme Court is empowered to assign branch numbers for the new branches
Implementation and Funding
- The Chief Justice, in coordination with the Secretary of the Department of Justice, shall include the implementation of the Act in the Court's program immediately
- Funding to be included in the annual General Appropriations Act
- Release of funds contingent upon the actual organization of the Courts and appointment of personnel
Amendments to Previous Laws
- Section 14(c) of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129 (The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980), as amended, and other inconsistent provisions are repealed, modified, or amended accordingly
Effectivity
- The Act shall take 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. 3055 and House Bill No. 6753
- Passed by the Senate on December 10, 2012, and by the House of Representatives on January 28, 2013
- Approved by the President on May 15, 2013