HB09408: AN ACT CREATING SEVEN (7) ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT AND ONE (1) ADDITIONAL BRANCH OF THE MUNICIPAL TRIAL COURT IN THE SIXTH JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED IN THE MUNICIPALITIES OF SAN JOSE, BUGASONG AND CULASI, ALL IN THE PROVINCE O
House Bill No. 9408 seeks to establish seven additional branches of the Regional Trial Court and one additional branch of the Municipal Trial Court in the province of Antique, specifically in the municipalities of San Jose, Bugasong, and Culasi. This legislative measure is designed to decentralize judicial services and bring them closer to the communities, particularly in areas that may currently be underserved. The aim is to enhance the efficiency of the judicial process across Antique.
The creation of these new courts will directly benefit the people of Antique by reducing the need for extensive travel to distant judicial centers, saving them time and resources. More importantly, it will help alleviate the caseload of existing courts, leading to quicker disposition of cases and more timely delivery of justice. This expansion is crucial for ensuring that legal services are readily available and accessible to all residents, promoting a more effective and responsive justice system within the province.