Amendment to B.P. Blg. 129 (Additional RTC Branch in Cauayan, Isabela)
Republic Act No. 10538, enacted on May 15, 2013, establishes an additional branch of the Regional Trial Court in Cauayan City, Isabela, within the Second Judicial Region. This act amends the Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980, specifically Batas Pambansa Blg. 129, to facilitate the creation and operation of the new court branch. The Supreme Court is tasked with assigning a branch number, and the Chief Justice, in coordination with the Department of Justice, will oversee the implementation and funding, which will be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. The law will take effect 15 days after its publication in official media.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 10538
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
May 15, 2013
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10538
AN ACT CREATING AN ADDITIONAL BRANCH OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT IN THE SECOND JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED AT THE CITY OF CAUAYAN, PROVINCE OF ISABELA, FURTHER AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 129, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980", AS AMENDED, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
SECTION 1. One (1) additional Regional Trial Court branch for Cauayan City, Isabela, with seat thereat, is hereby created in the Second Judicial Region.
SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall assign the branch number for the newly created branch.
SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the Secretary of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the Court's program the implementation of this Act. The funding therefor shall likewise be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. The funds necessary for the operation of the Court herein created shall be appropriated and released only upon the actual organization of the Court and the appointment of its personnel.
SECTION 4. Section 14 (b) of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129, otherwise known as "The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980", as amended, as well as other provisions that may be inconsistent herewith, are hereby deemed repealed, modified and/or further amended.
SECTION 5. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.
Approved: May 15, 2013.
Published in The Philippine Star on May 27, 2013.
Cite This Law
Amendment to B.P. Blg. 129 (Additional RTC Branch in Cauayan, Isabela), Republic Act No. 10538, May 15, 2013 (Philippines)
Amendment to B.P. Blg. 129 (Additional RTC Branch in Cauayan, Isabela), Republic Act No. 10538 (Phil. 2013)
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