Amendment to B.P. Blg. 129 (Additional RTC Branch in Cotabato City, Maguindanao)
Republic Act No. 10546, enacted on May 15, 2013, establishes an additional branch of the Regional Trial Court in Cotabato City, Maguindanao, as part of the Twelfth Judicial Region. This act amends the Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980 to accommodate the new court branch, with the Supreme Court responsible for assigning its branch number. The Chief Justice and the Department of Justice must coordinate the court's implementation and ensure funding is included in the annual budget, which will be released only after the court is organized and personnel appointed. The law takes effect 15 days after publication in the Official Gazette or in two widely circulated newspapers.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 10546
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
May 15, 2013
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10546
AN ACT CREATING AN ADDITIONAL BRANCH OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT IN THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED AT THE CITY OF COTABATO, PROVINCE OF MAGUINDANAO, 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 Cotabato City, Maguindanao, with seat thereat, is hereby created in the Twelfth 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 (m) 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Act of 1980", as amended, as well as other provisions that may be inconsistent herewith, are hereby deemed repealed, modified and/or further amended.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. ASTcaE
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 Cotabato City, Maguindanao), Republic Act No. 10546, May 15, 2013 (Philippines)
Amendment to B.P. Blg. 129 (Additional RTC Branch in Cotabato City, Maguindanao), Republic Act No. 10546 (Phil. 2013)
Related Laws
- Amendment to B.P. Blg. 129 (Additional RTC Branch in Kidapawan City, North Cotabato)Republic Act No. 10576 • May 24, 2013 • Statutes
- Amendment to B.P. Blg. 129 (Additional RTC Branch in Midsayap, North Cotabato)Republic Act No. 10542 • May 15, 2013 • Statutes
- Amendment to B.P. Blg. 129 (Additional RTC Branches in General Santos City, South Cotabato)Republic Act No. 10393 • Mar 14, 2013 • Statutes
- Amendment to B.P. Blg. 129 (Additional RTC Branch in Vigan City, Ilocos Sur)Republic Act No. 10714 • Dec 9, 2015 • Statutes
- Amendment to B.P. Blg. 129 (Additional RTC Branch in Science City of Muñoz)Republic Act No. 10739 • Dec 29, 2015 • Statutes
- Amendment to B.P. Blg. 129 (Additional RTC Branch in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro)Republic Act No. 10880 • Jul 17, 2016 • Statutes
Browse More Statutes
Explore other laws in the Statutes category.
View All StatutesNeed Help Understanding This Law?
Ask our AI assistant to explain provisions, implications, or related laws.
Ask AI About This Law