Creating Two Additional MTCC Branches in Palawan to be Stationed at Puerto Princesa City
Republic Act No. 10253, enacted on November 8, 2012, establishes two additional branches of the Municipal Trial Court in Cities in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, amending Section 29 of the Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980. The Supreme Court will assign branch numbers to these new courts, and their operationalization will be coordinated with the Department of Justice, with necessary funding included in the annual General Appropriations Act. The Act also modifies any conflicting laws, rules, or regulations. It will take effect 15 days after publication in the Official Gazette or in two widely circulated newspapers.
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- What is Creating Two Additional MTCC Branches in Palawan to be Stationed at Puerto Princesa City about?
- Republic Act No. 10253, enacted on November 8, 2012, establishes two additional branches of the Municipal Trial Court in Cities in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, amending Section 29 of the Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980. The Supreme Court will assign branch numbers to these new courts, and their operationalization will be coordinated with the Department of Justice, with necessary funding included in the annual General Appropriations Act. The Act also modifies any conflicting laws, rules, or regulations. It will take effect 15 days after publication in the Official Gazette or in two widely circulated newspapers.
- What type of law is Republic Act No. 10253?
- Creating Two Additional MTCC Branches in Palawan to be Stationed at Puerto Princesa City (Republic Act No. 10253) is a Philippine Statutes enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Creating Two Additional MTCC Branches in Palawan to be Stationed at Puerto Princesa City enacted?
- Creating Two Additional MTCC Branches in Palawan to be Stationed at Puerto Princesa City (Republic Act No. 10253) was enacted on Nov 8, 2012.
- What is the citation for Creating Two Additional MTCC Branches in Palawan to be Stationed at Puerto Princesa City?
- Creating Two Additional MTCC Branches in Palawan to be Stationed at Puerto Princesa City, Republic Act No. 10253, Nov 8, 2012 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 10253
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
November 8, 2012
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10253
AN ACT CREATING TWO (2) ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF THE MUNICIPAL TRIAL COURT IN CITIES IN THE PROVINCE OF PALAWAN TO BE STATIONED AT PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 29 OF BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 129, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980", AS AMENDED, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
SECTION 1. Two (2) additional branches of the Municipal Trial Court in Cities in the Fourth Judicial Region are hereby created for the Province of Palawan to be stationed at Puerto Princesa City. SaCDTA
The Supreme Court shall assign the branch number of the newly-created branches of the Municipal Trial Court in Cities in the Fourth Judicial Region.
SECTION 2. 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 operationalization of the two (2) additional branches of the Municipal Trial Court in Cities in the Province of Palawan to be stationed at Puerto Princesa City, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. The funds necessary for the operation of the Court(s) herein created shall be appropriated and released only upon the actual organization of the Court(s) and the appointment of its personnel.
SECTION 3. Section 29 of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129, otherwise known as "The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980", as amended, and all other laws, rules and regulations which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby amended, repealed or modified accordingly.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.
Approved: November 8, 2012.
Published in The Philippine Star on November 19, 2012.
Cite This Law
Creating Two Additional MTCC Branches in Palawan to be Stationed at Puerto Princesa City, Republic Act No. 10253, Nov 8, 2012 (Philippines)
Creating Two Additional MTCC Branches in Palawan to be Stationed at Puerto Princesa City, Republic Act No. 10253 (Phil. 2012)
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