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Marcos signs laws for new courts, protected areas
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. approved the creation of new trial courts across the Philippines.
Five laws signed on August 29 authorize the establishment of six new regional trial courts (RTCs) and two metropolitan trial courts (MTCs).
The new courts will be located in Cebu, Davao del Norte, Davao Oriental, and Isabela.
RA 12241 establishes an RTC in Moalboal, Cebu; RA 12242 creates an RTC in Alicia, Isabela; and RA 12243 adds an RTC in Mati, Davao Oriental.
RA 12244 mandates two MTCs in Tagum, Davao del Norte, while RA 12245 establishes two RTCs in Ilagan City and Tumauini, Isabela.
The Supreme Court will assign branch numbers and issue implementing rules for the new courts.
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