Add Two RTC Branches in Tacloban, Leyte

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Republic Act No. 9373: Add Two RTC Branches in Tacloban, Leyte

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Add Two RTC Branches in Tacloban, Leyte

Law: Republic Act No. 9373

Decision Date: Mar 6, 2007

Republic Act No. 9373 creates two additional regional trial court branches in Tacloban City, Leyte, to enhance access to justice and improve the efficiency of the judicial system in the province.

Creation of Two Additional Regional Trial Court Branches

Two new branches of the Regional Trial Court are created specifically for the City of Tacloban in Province of Leyte.

Assignment and Operationalization of New Court Branches

The Supreme Court is mandated to assign the two additional branches in accordance with the Act.
The Chief Justice, coordinated with the Secretary of the Department of Justice, must include the operationalization of these branches in the Court’s program immediately.
Funding for the operationalization shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

Effectivity of the Act

The Act takes effect immediately upon its approval.

Legislative and Executive Approval

Passed by the House of Representatives and Senate on May 29, 2006, and December 18, 2006, respectively.
Approved by the President of the Philippines on March 6, 2007.

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