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Regional Trial Courts

RTC

Regional Trial Courts (RTCs) in the Philippines handle a wide range of legal cases, including corruption, human trafficking, and civil disputes, and have been designated to exclusively hear corruption-related cases under Republic Act 10660. Recent developments include the suspension of court operations in some areas due to public rallies and the designation of specialized RTCs to address infrastructure-related corruption. RTCs also play a key role in investigations, such as recommending charges against individuals involved in forgery and handling high-profile cases involving public officials.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Thu, December 4, 2025 at 4:24 PM

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Recent developments on Regional Trial Courts

Fri, December 5, 2025 at 3:48 PM

House bill allows private citizens to sue for recovery of stolen gov't funds

House Bill No. 6619 seeks to empower private citizens to directly initiate cases for the recovery of stolen government funds by amending Republic Act No. 1379, also known as the Forfeiture Law.

Tue, December 2, 2025 at 2:26 PM

NBI seizes documents in Zaldy Co condo raid amid bid rigging probe

National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) agents have found documents during their inspection of former Ako Bicol Party-List Representative Zaldy Co's condominium units in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.

Tue, December 2, 2025 at 11:45 AM

Fugitive Cassandra Ong confirmed in PH, DOJ offers P1M reward

Malacañang confirmed that Cassandra Li Ong, a fugitive facing human trafficking charges, is currently in the Philippines.

Sun, November 30, 2025 at 8:19 PM

DigiPlus, Zaldy Co firm in Midas Hotel legal dispute

DigiPlus Interactive Corp. confirmed a legal dispute with former Rep. Zaldy Co's company, Eco Leisure and Hospitality Holdings Co., over the Midas Hotel and Casino.

Tue, November 25, 2025 at 4:25 PM

DFA verifying reports on Harry Roque in The Netherlands

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is verifying reports concerning former Palace spokesperson Harry Roque in the Netherlands.

Tue, November 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM

DOJ offers P1M reward for fugitive Cassandra Li Ong

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is offering a P1-million reward for information leading to the location and arrest of Cassandra Li Ong, who is wanted for qualified human trafficking charges.

Mon, November 24, 2025 at 7:35 PM

RTC orders cancellation of passports for Harry Roque and 4 others over POGO human trafficking case

The Pasig City Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 157 ordered the cancellation of passports for former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque, Cassandra Ong, Roselyn Baterna, Dennis Cunanan, and Mercides Macabasa.

Thu, November 20, 2025 at 8:09 PM

Atty. Espera denies notarizing fake affidavit presented to Senate

Atty. Petchie Rose Espera clarified that an affidavit presented by "surprise witness" Orly Guteza to the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, which claims that the witness personally delivered suitcases of money to former Ako Bicol party-list representative Zaldy Co and former Speaker Martin Romualdez, contains her forged signature and is therefore fabricated.

Mon, November 17, 2025 at 12:07 PM

SC suspends court ops in QC, Makati, Las Piñas due to INC rally

The Supreme Court (SC) announced the suspension of court operations in Quezon City, Makati, and Las Piñas on November 18.

Sat, November 15, 2025 at 5:40 PM

SC designates 26 RTCs to handle corruption cases

The Supreme Court (SC) has designated an initial batch of 26 Regional Trial Courts (RTCs) to exclusively handle corruption-related cases, particularly those arising from the multibillion-peso flood control controversy.