Regional Trial Courts

Also known as RTC

Regional Trial Courts (RTCs) are primary courts in the Philippines responsible for handling civil, criminal, and special cases. Recently, RTC judges Edilwasif Baddiri and Jeoffre Acebido were appointed as Associate Justices of the Court of Appeals by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., enhancing the appellate court with experienced jurists from Mindanao. Additionally, the Supreme Court inaugurated six new accessible courtrooms in Bacoor City to improve efficiency and accessibility within the justice system.

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Last updated at April 24, 2025.

Recent stories about RTC

Christian Monsod, Bishop David file SC petition against commercial fishing

Constitutional framers Christian Monsod and Bishop Pablo Virgilio Cardinal David, along with environmental lawyer Grizelda Mayo-Anda, filed a petition with the Supreme Court on Thursday, April 24, to overturn a Malabon Regional Trial Court decision that allowed commercial fishing within municipal waters.
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Marcos appoints Baddiri, Acebido as CA justices

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed Hon. Edilwasif Tapsiril Baddiri and Hon. Jeoffre Willkom Acebido as Associate Justices of the Court of Appeals (CA), enhancing the appellate court with experienced jurists from Mindanao.
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Comelec bans campaigning Apr 17-18, warns violators

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has reminded candidates that campaigning is strictly prohibited during the Holy Week, particularly on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday, April 17 and 18, respectively.
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SC upholds life sentence for trafficking minors

The Supreme Court has upheld the life sentence imposed on Joemarie Ubanon for trafficking three minors to work as unpaid domestic helpers in various towns 11 years ago.
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Calamba court acquits 3 in DJ Johnny Walker's murder

A court in Calamba, Misamis Occidental dismissed murder charges against three individuals accused of killing broadcaster Juan 'DJ Johnny Walker' Jumalon in November 2023.
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PNP prepares to bring Lim Sytin back from Malaysia

The Philippine National Police (PNP) is preparing to send a team to Malaysia to bring Alan Dennis Lim Sytin back to the Philippines for justice following his alleged involvement in the 2018 murder of his brother, Dominic.
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NBI arrests 12 Chinese nationals for illegal firearms, resisting arrest

Twelve Chinese nationals were arrested during a raid conducted by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in Ayala Alabang, Muntinlupa on suspicion of possessing illegal firearms and resisting arrest.
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Comelec urges artists to file complaints over unauthorized song use in campaigns

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) urged artists and musicians to file formal complaints if their songs are used without permission in campaign jingles during the 2025 midterm elections.
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BJMP organizes Eid al-Fitr for Muslim PDLs

The Bangsamoro Affairs Service of Quezon City held an 'IFTAR' program for 101 Muslim persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) to mark Ramadan.
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Media groups call for release of detained journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio

International media organizations have called for the immediate release of detained Tacloban journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio, who has been in pretrial detention since February 2020.
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