Establish Magsingal National High School

Complex crimes with multiple elements often led to injustice when lesser offenses not within Circuit Courts' jurisdiction remained after dismissal of unproven greater crimes.
Example provided: kidnapping with murder cases where murder could not be proven, leaving only kidnapping, beyond Circuit Courts' scope.
The expansion aims to prevent such dismissals and miscarriages of justice.

Circuit Criminal Courts now have concurrent jurisdiction with Courts of First Instance over crimes carrying penalties of life imprisonment or death.
This includes both simple crimes and complex crimes.
Complex crimes with lesser proven offenses punishable by penalties less than life imprisonment will not be dismissed but decided upon with appropriate penalties imposed.

Jurisdiction does not extend to offenses under the exclusive jurisdiction of military tribunals.

The amendment amends Section 1 of Republic Act No. 5179 by adding Section 1-A to broaden Circuit Courts' jurisdiction.
The law took immediate effect upon proclamation.
Issued under the authority of the President of the Philippines exercising constitutional powers as Commander-in-Chief and pursuant to Proclamation No. 1081 and General Order No. 1.

Signed by President Ferdinand E. Marcos and Assistant Executive Secretary Roberto V. Reyes.
Highlights the executive action during the Martial Law period, showing the exercise of presidential legislative power through decree.

Concurrent jurisdiction allows two different courts to try the same category of cases, enhancing judicial efficiency and accessibility.
The principle of resolving lesser included offenses even when complex crimes are not fully proven prevents case dismissals and ensures accountability.
Addresses procedural gaps in criminal jurisdiction preventing miscarriages of justice.
Ensures the Circuit Criminal Courts are equipped to handle serious offenses, not just minor or limited crimes.