Title
Amendment restoring RTC branches in Ilocos Sur
Law
Republic Act No. 7472
Decision Date
May 5, 1992
Republic Act No. 7472 amends the Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1981 by restoring a regional trial court branch in Candon and creating two additional branches in Ilocos Sur, providing necessary funds for implementation, and taking effect immediately upon approval.

Restoration and Creation of RTC Branches in Ilocos Sur

  • The Regional Trial Court branch in the Municipality of Candon is restored.
  • Two additional RTC branches are created within the Province of Ilocos Sur.
  • These adjustments increase the total number of RTC branches in Ilocos Sur to eight.

Distribution of RTC Branches in the First Judicial Region

  • Abra: 3 branches located in Bangued and Bucay.
  • Benguet and Baguio City: 14 branches located in Baguio City, La Trinidad, and Buguias.
  • Ilocos Norte and Laoag City: 10 branches located in Laoag City, Batac, and Bangui.
  • Ilocos Sur: 8 branches located in Vigan, Narvacan, Candon (restored), Cabugao, and Tagudin.
  • La Union: 11 branches located in San Fernando, Agoo, Bauang, and Balaoan.
  • Mountain Province: 2 branches located in Bontoc.
  • Pangasinan, Dagupan City, and San Carlos City: 24 branches located in Lingayen, Dagupan City, Urdaneta, Villasis, Tayug, Rosales, Alaminos, Burgos, and San Carlos City.

Appropriations and Implementation

  • The act provides for the funding necessary to support the restored and newly created RTC branches.
  • The law takes effect immediately upon approval (May 5, 1992).

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