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Regional Trial Courts

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Regional Trial Courts (RTCs) in the Philippines are tasked with handling a wide range of legal cases, including criminal, civil, and specialized corruption-related matters. Recently, the Supreme Court designated 26 RTCs to exclusively handle corruption cases, particularly those linked to infrastructure anomalies, as part of an effort to improve judicial efficiency and accountability. These courts operate under Republic Act 10660 and are supported by specialized training for judges to ensure fair and effective proceedings.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Fri, January 2, 2026 at 6:01 PM

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Recent developments on Regional Trial Courts

Thu, January 1, 2026 at 5:41 PM

SC dismisses, disbars clerk of court for grave misconduct

The Supreme Court (SC) has dismissed Atty. Jurgens SJ. Milan, Clerk of Court V of the Regional Trial Court in La Trinidad, Benguet, from government service and disbarred him due to grave misconduct, dishonesty, and conduct prejudicial to the best interest of the service.

Tue, December 23, 2025 at 12:27 PM

SC orders disbarment of RTC judge over murder of colleague

The Supreme Court (SC) has ordered the dismissal and disbarment of Regional Trial Court (RTC) Judge Oscar Tomarong for his involvement in the murder of fellow judge Reymar Lacaya in Liloy, Zamboanga del Norte in 2019.

Mon, December 22, 2025 at 1:58 PM

SC affirms murder conviction of 3 cops in Kian delos Santos killing

The Supreme Court has affirmed the murder conviction of three former Caloocan City police officers: Arnel Oares, Jeremias Pereda, and Jerwin Cruz, for the killing of Kian delos Santos during a 2017 drug bust operation.

Mon, December 22, 2025 at 11:50 AM

DOJ files kidnapping raps vs Atong Ang, 21 others over missing sabungeros

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed kidnapping with homicide and kidnapping and serious illegal detention charges against businessman Charlie "Atong" Ang and 21 others in regional trial courts (RTCs) in Lipa City, Sta. Cruz, Laguna, and San Pablo, Laguna.

Sun, December 21, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Contractor Sarah Discaya, 8 DPWH officials detained for P96.5M anomalous projects

Controversial contractor Sarah Discaya and eight Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials were detained in Lapu-Lapu City Jail on December 20, 2025, for involvement in anomalous flood control projects in Davao Occidental.

Thu, December 18, 2025 at 7:34 PM

Contractor, 9 others face graft raps over P96.5M ghost project

Contractor Cezarah Discaya and nine others face non-bailable charges of graft and malversation in connection with a P96.5 million alleged ghost flood control project in Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental.

Thu, December 18, 2025 at 2:31 PM

Baguio City priest gets life imprisonment for rape

A Roman Catholic priest in Baguio City, Father Mark Batolne, has been sentenced to life imprisonment after being convicted on three counts of rape.

Wed, December 17, 2025 at 2:23 PM

SC orders transfer of DPWH graft cases to Cebu

The Supreme Court (SC) has ordered the transfer of graft and malversation cases against contractor Sarah Discaya and eight Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)-Davao Occidental officials from the Malita Regional Trial Court (RTC) in Davao Occidental to the Lapu-Lapu City RTC in Cebu.

Mon, December 15, 2025 at 4:59 PM

CA denies bail plea of Quiboloy co-accused Ingrid Canada

The Court of Appeals (CA) has denied the appeal for bail filed by Ingrid Canada, a co-accused of Apollo Quiboloy in a qualified trafficking case.

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.