Assignment of Branch Numbers
- Empowers the Supreme Court to assign the branch numbers for the newly created RTC branches
- Ensures proper identification and organization within the judiciary
Operationalization and Funding
- Directs the Chief Justice, in coordination with the Secretary of the Department of Justice, to include the operationalization of the three RTC branches in Parañaque City in the Court's program
- Funding for these branches to be appropriated in the Annual General Appropriations Act
- Release of funds is contingent upon the actual organization of the courts and appointment of personnel
Amendments to Existing Laws
- Amends Section 14(d) of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129 (The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980), as amended
- Repeals or modifies all inconsistent laws, executive orders, rules, and regulations to align with this Act
Effectivity of the Act
- The Act takes effect fifteen (15) days after its complete publication in two newspapers of general circulation
- Provides for timely implementation following public awareness
Legislative and Executive Approval
- Passed by the House of Representatives on June 9, 2014
- Amended by the Senate on July 28, 2015, and amendments concurred by the House on September 23, 2015
- Approved by the President on December 9, 2015
- Officially promulgated by relevant secretaries of the Senate and the House of Representatives