Jurisdictional Allocation Among the Divisions
- The first, second, and third divisions handle cases originating from the National Capital Region (NCR) and other parts of Luzon.
- The fourth division handles cases from the Visayas.
- The fifth division is responsible for cases from Mindanao.
- Each division has exclusive appellate jurisdiction over cases within its territorial jurisdiction.
Concurrent Jurisdiction and Case Transfer Provisions
- The commission en banc may permit, on a temporary or emergency basis, cases to be heard and decided by divisions other than the one with jurisdiction over the case.
- Such transfer is allowed only if the other division’s docket can handle the additional workload.
- The transfer should not cause unnecessary additional expense to the litigants.
Amendment and Repeal of Inconsistent Laws
- Any laws, decrees, executive orders, letters of instructions, letters of implementation, rules or regulations inconsistent with this Act are repealed, modified, superseded, or amended accordingly.
Effectivity
- The Act takes effect 15 days after complete publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two national newspapers of general circulation, whichever occurs earlier.