SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC )
OF THE PHILIPPINES. )
First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2409

H.NO.

Introduced by Representative Joseller “Yeng” M. Guiao

Explanatory Note

Given the boom of various business industries and growth of residential areas in Angeles
City, a corresponding increase in the population availing of the service of the judicial system
within the area is expected. In fact, Republic Act No, 10582 has been recently enacted by
Congress creating six (6) additional branches of Regional Trial Court in the Third Judicial Region
to be stationed in Angeles City. However, the number of Municipal Trial Courts in Angeles City is
maintained which will prove insufficient to handle the growing number of cases within its
jurisdiction. At present, there are three (3) Municipal Trial Courts in Cities for Angeles City
attending to cases at full capacity. The creation of two (2) additional first level courts in Angeles
City is thus imperative to decongest the existing courts of cases to be tried, to prevent backlog
in the hearing of cases and to expedite the delivery of justice.

In the same manner, the Municipal Circuit Trial Court of Mabalacat and Magalang in
Pampanga has been burdened with attending to hundreds of cases from the now City of
Mabalacat and the municipality of Magalang. Given the growing number of cases emanating
from these two affected areas, there is a need to separate the jurisdiction of the existing circuit
court and to establish two municipal trial courts—one each for the City of Mabalacat and the
municipality of Magalang, respectively. This will ensure the speedy resolution of legal issues
and disposition of cases filed.

Furthermore, with the creation of a separate municipal trial court in Magalang, the
pursuit of justice for residents in Magalang will now be more readily accessible since litigants
from the area will not have to travel all the way to the City of Mabalacat to file cases. It will
mean less expense and time spent in attending court hearings.

In view of the foregoing, the approval of this bill is earnestly requested.

4* District, Pampers


SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC )
OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

n.no.__2408

Introduced by Representative Joseller “Yeng” M. Guiao

‘AN ACT CREATING TWO (2) ADDITIONAL MUNICIPAL TRIAL COURTS IN CITIES FOR
ANGELES CITY, ONE (1) MUNICIPAL TRIAL COURT FOR MAGALANG AND ONE (1)
MUNICIPAL TRIAL COURT IN CITIES FOR THE CITY OF MABALACAT, ALL IN THE
PROVINCE OF PAMPANGA; THUS AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA
BLG.129, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “ THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF
1980’, AS AMENDED AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:

Section 1. Two (2) additional branches of the Municipal Trial Court in Cities for Angeles City,
Province of Pampanga, with seats thereat, are hereby created in the Third Judicial Region.

Section 2, The territorial jurisdiction of the Municipal Circuit Trial Court of Mabalacat and
Magalang in the Province of Pampanga are hereby separated and a separate Municipal Trial
Court in Cities for the City of Mabalacat and a separate Municipal Trial Court for Magalang,
respectively, shall be established therein.

Section 3. The Supreme Court shall assign the respective branch numbers for the newly created
branches.

Section 4. All pending cases falling within the jurisdiction of the Municipal Circuit Trial Court of
Mabalacat and Magalang shall be transferred to the newly created Municipal Trial Court in
Cities for the City of Mabalacat and Municipal Trial Court of Magalang, accordingly, and shalll be
tried and decided therein.

Section 5. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the Secretary of the
Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the Court’s Program the implementation of
this Act. The funding therefor shall likewise be included in the annual General Appropriation
Act. The funds necessary for the operation of the Courts herein created shall be appropriated
and released only upon the actual organization of the Courts and the appointment of its
personnel.

Section 6. Section 29, 30 and 31 of BP Blg. 129 otherwise known as “The Judiciary
Reorganization Act of 1980” as amended, as well as other provisions that may be inconsistent
herewith, are deemed modified and/or further amended.

Section 7. Effectivity - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after completion of its
publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

APPROVED.