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Regional Trial Courts

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Regional Trial Courts (RTC) in the Philippines play a crucial role in handling both criminal and civil cases, often making significant rulings that impact public accountability and legal precedents. Recent cases highlight their involvement in high-profile investigations, including flood control anomalies and murder trials, as well as their role in upholding justice through decisions on moral damages and dismissing unfounded charges. RTCs continue to be central to the Philippine judicial system, ensuring the enforcement of laws and the protection of citizens' rights.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Sun, October 26, 2025 at 1:23 AM

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Recent developments on Regional Trial Courts

Sat, October 25, 2025 at 10:01 AM

Lacson to chair Senate probe on flood control projects again

Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson stated that the Senate blue ribbon committee's investigation into anomalies concerning government infrastructure projects, specifically flood control, will restart on November 14, 2025, provided he is reelected as its chairman.

Thu, October 23, 2025 at 12:01 PM

Pasig court denies Quiboloy's hospital arrest plea for second time

A Pasig court has denied doomsday preacher Apollo Quiboloy's request for hospital arrest for the second time.

Wed, October 22, 2025 at 2:22 PM

SC to review Sandiganbayan rules for flood control anomaly cases

The Supreme Court (SC) will review new Sandiganbayan rules designed to resolve flood control anomaly cases in less than a year.

Wed, October 15, 2025 at 11:54 PM

RTC orders passport cancellation for Garma, Leonardo and 3 others in PCSO exec murder case

The Mandaluyong Regional Trial Court (RTC) has ordered the cancellation of passports for former Philippine Sweepstakes general manager Royina Garma, former National Police Commission commissioner Edilberto Leonardo, and their co-accused Santie Mendoza, Nelson Mariano, and Jeremy Causapin in connection with the 2020 killing of Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) Board Secretary Wesley Barayuga.

Mon, October 13, 2025 at 4:34 PM

Former Ako Bicol Rep Zaldy Co skips infra hearing, faces possible arrest

Former Ako Bicol Representative Zaldy Co failed to appear at an Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) hearing on October 14 concerning alleged anomalous flood control projects.

Wed, October 8, 2025 at 5:53 PM

Contractor seeks release from Senate detention

Contractor Curlee Discaya's legal team has filed a petition for habeas corpus with the Pasay City Regional Trial Court, seeking his immediate release from Senate detention.

Tue, October 7, 2025 at 2:36 AM

NBI seizes P2M worth of fake insecticide sprays in Valenzuela, Tondo raids

The National Bureau of Investigation-Intellectual Property Rights Division (NBI-IPRD) seized nearly P2 million worth of counterfeit insecticide sprays on October 1, 2025.

Fri, October 3, 2025 at 4:32 PM

Ex-district engineer arrested for estafa over P450M diversion

Former Las Piñas-Muntinlupa district engineer Isabelo Baleros was arrested for multiple counts of estafa based on an arrest order from Manila Regional Trial Court Branch 22.

Fri, October 3, 2025 at 3:44 PM

9 Koreans arrested in Cebu for illegal detention, online gambling

Nine Korean nationals were apprehended in Cebu City by the Philippine National Police (PNP) for alleged illegal detention and involvement in illegal online gambling operations.

Thu, October 2, 2025 at 9:04 PM

Janet Napoles convicted of 13 money laundering counts in PDAF scam

Janet Lim Napoles, known as the "pork barrel queen," has been convicted by the Pasig Regional Trial Court (RTC) on 13 counts of money laundering related to the 2013 Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) scam.