SC CA RTC Sandiganbayan CTA MTC Shari'ah District Court Shari'ah Circuit Court

Original jurisdiction Original jurisdiction Original jurisdiction Original jurisdiction Original jurisdiction
Sec.5 Art VIII Const. / Sec. 1 Rule 56 Sec.21 of BP 129 Sec.413 par. 2 of P.D. 1083
1. over cases affecting ambassadors, other 1. over cases affecting ambassadors, other (concurrently with existing civil courts)
public ministers and consuls. Sec.9 of BP 129 public ministers and consuls 1. Petition by Muslims for:
2. over petition for 1. over petition for 2. over petition for 1. over petition for constitution of family home
CPM CPM CPM CPM change of name
Quo warranto Quo warranto Quo warranto Quo warranto commitment of an insane person to an asylum
Habeas Corpus Habeas Corpus Habeas Corpus Habeas Corpus 2. All other personal or real actions not mentioned
Writ of Amparo Writ of Amparo Writ of Amparo Writ of Amparo in paragraph 1(d) wherein the parties are Muslims
Habeas Data (AM No. 8-1-16) Habeas Data Habeas Data Habeas Data EXCEPT: focible entry and unlawful detainer
Writ of continuing mandamus Writ of continuing mandamus Writ of continuing mandamus 3. All special civil actions for interpleader or declaratory
for environmental cases (AM9-6-8) for environmental cases (AM9-6-8) for environmental cases (AM9-6-8) relief wherein:
Writ of Kalikasan Writ of Kalikasan the parties are Muslims or
for environmental cases (AM9-6-8) for environmental cases (AM9-6-8) the property involved belongs exclusively
3. disciplinary proceedings against the members to Muslims
of the judiciary and attorneys. (R56)

Concurrent jurisdiction (SC,CA and RTC)

1. Actions brought to prevent and restrain violations of laws concerning monopolies

and combinations in restraint of trade.

Concurrent jurisdiction (SC and CA) Concurrent jurisdiction (SC and RTC)

1. Petition for writ of CPM against Civil Service Commission 1. over cases affecting ambassadors, other
2. Petition for writ of CPM against National Labor Relations Commission public ministers and consuls
3. Petition for issuance of writ of Kalikasan (A.M. No. 09-6-8-SC)

Concurrent jurisdiction (SC, CA, SB, RTC)

1. Petition for CPM relating to an act of omission of a municipal trial court,

or of a corporation, a board, an officer or person
2. Petition for issuance of writ of Amparo (A.M. No. 07-9-12-SC)
3. Petition for issuance of writ of Habeas Data (A.M. No. 08-1-16-SC)

Exclusive Original
1. over Petitions for CPM against
judgment, final order and resolutions (JFR)
of the following:
1 CA
2 SB
3 CTA en banc
4 COMELEC
5 COA
6 Ombudsman in criminal cases and
non-administrative cases (R65)
Sec. 2. Rule 64
- JFOR of COMELEC and COA may be
brought to the SC on certiorari under Rule 65.
- Rule 64 is a Mode of Review not Appeal
- If directed to a JFOR - R64 (30 days)
- If directed to an interlocutory order or
when there is GAD - R65 (60 days)
Exclusive Original
1. Actions for annulment of the Judjment of RTC
(under Rule 47)
2. over Petitions for CPM against
decisions, final orders and resolution (DFR) of
the following:
1 RTC
NLRC (St. Martin Funeral Homes vs. NLRC)
Secretary of Labor and Employment
in the exercise of its appellate juris. on:
1 POEA-on violation of Labor Code,
POEA rules and reg.
2 its duly authorized representative incase
of violation of appreticeship agreement
3 National Wage Productivity Commission
on appeal over Wage Order
4 NLRC on direct and indirect contempt
5 Decision of SOLE in case of denial
of union registration
6 Bureau of Labor relations on appeal
on cancellation of union registration
7 Secretary of Labor in case of denial
on appeal over appeal to order of BLR
in cases of intra-labor dispute
3. over Petitions for Freeze Order of MI,P,P
arising from unlawful activities or money
laudering activities in violation of RA 9160
4.Financial Rehabilitation and Insolvency Act
- Any court action or other proceedings arising
from out-of-court or informal restructuring of
Rehabilitation Plan shall not stay its execution
UNLESS a relevant party is able to secure
TRO or Injunctive relief from the CA.
5. AM No. 7-8-11 - Special ADR Rules
- SCA for Certiorari against the RTC for
the ff orders:
1 Holding that the arbitration agreement
is inexistent, invalid or unenforceable;
2 Reversing the arbitral tribunals
preliminary determination upholding its juris.;
3 Denying the request to refer the
dispute to arbitration;
4 Granting or refusing an interim relief;
5 Denying a petition for the
appointment of an arbitrator;
6 Confirming, vacating or correcting
a domestic arbitral award;
7 Suspending the proceedings to set aside
an international commercial arbitral award
and referring the case back to the
arbitral tribunal;
8 Allowing a party to enforce an international
commercial arbitral award pending appeal;
9 Adjourning or deferring a ruling on
whether to set aside, recognize and or
enforce an international commercial
arbitral award;
Exclusive Original
Sec. 19 of B.P.129 (as amended by R.A. 7691)
1. all civil actions where the subject of litigation
is incapable of pecuniary estimation
2. all civil action which involve the title to
or possession of real property
where the assessed value of property
exceeds P20,000 - outside MM
exceeds P50,000 - within MM
(except forcible entry and unlawful detainer)
3. all actions in admiralty and maritime jurisdiction
where demand or claim
exceeds P300,000 - outside MM
exceeds P400,000 - within MM
4. all matters of probate (testate/intestate)
where gross value of estate
exceeds P300,000 - outside MM
exceeds P400,000 - within MM
5. all actions involving contract of marriage and
marital relations
6. all matters not within the exclusive jurisdiction of
of any court, tribunal, person or body (CTPB)
exercising judicial or q-judicial functions.
7. all civil actions and spec.proceedings falling
within the jurisdiction of:
Juvenile and Domestic relations Court
Court of Agrarian Relations
8. all other cases in which the DEMAND
exclusive of: (IDALC)
interest
damages of whatever kind
attorney's fees
litigation expenses
and the cost or value of property in controversy
exceeds P300,000 - outside MM
exceeds P400,000 - within MM
Other cases falling under EOJ of RTC
1. Cases involving intra-corporate controversies
under SRC (R.A. 8799) such as
- cases involving devises and schemes
- controversies in intra-corporate relations
- controversies in elections and appointments
- petitions for corp, partnership, assoc.
to be declared in the state of suspension
2. RTC designated as Special Agrarian court
over all petitions for determination of
just compensation in that province
3. over petition for annulment of judgment
and final orders of MTCs
4. Civil cases for Infringement of Copyright and
unfair competition (IP Code)
5. RTC acting as Family Court (AM No. 03-04-04SC)
over petitions for
- guardianship
- custody of minor
- habeas corpus in relation to minor
- adoption of children and revocation
- annulment of marriage, declaration of nullity
and those relating to marital status
- petition for support
Exclusive Original
Sec.7 of RA 9282
1. over civil cases for the forfeiture
of illegally acquired wealth
under R.A. 1379
( property unlawfully acquired
by public officer or employee)
2. under P.D. 1606, RA 7975, RA 8249
RA 10660:
- EOJ over civil and criminal cases
filed pursuant to or in connection
with:
EO No. 1 - PCGG
EO No. 2 - Illegal Acquisitions
or Missappropriations of
Marcoses
EO No. 14 - cases involving
the ill-gotten wealth of
Marcoses
EO No. 14a - amendments to EO14
3. over petition for
CPM
Quo warranto
Habeas Corpus
Injunction
and other anciliary writs
in aid of its appellate
jurisdiction, and
over petitions of similar nature
arising or that may arise
in cases filed under EO No. 1,2,14
14A (Sec. 2, RA 10660)
Exclusive Original
I. Sec. 19 of B.P.129 (as amended by R.A. 7691)
1. EOJ over all criminal offenses arising from
violations of NIRC, TCC and other laws
administered by BIR and BOC
- where the principal amount of taxes
and fees, exclusive of charges and penalties
claimed is not less than P1 million.
(RTC if less than P1M)
- or where there is no specified amount
claimed.
2. EOJ in tax collection cases
involving final and executory assessments for:
taxes, fees, charges and penalty
- where the principal amount of taxes
and fees, exclusive of charges and penalties
claimed is not less than P1 million.
(MTC/RTC if less than P1M)
II. Sec 1, A(1) of 1991 Rules on Summary Proceeding
III. Sec. 2 of A.M.8-8-7 (Small Claims cases)
Delegated Jurisdiction
Exclusive Original Exclusive Original Exclusive Original
Sec.413 par. 1 of P.D. 1083 Sec.155 of P.D. 1083
1. over civil actions and probate proceedings, 1. all
allcivil
casesactions
involving
where the subject of litigation 1. all civil actions and proceedings
testate and intestate, including grant of custody between parties who are Muslims
provisional remedies where the value of property, guardianship or have been married in accordance with Art 13
estate or amount of demand legitimacy involving disputes relating to:
does not exceed P300,000- outside MM paternity and filiation a. Marriage
does not exceed P400,000- within MM arising under the Muslim Code b.Divorce recognized in this Code
exclusive of: 2.all cases involving c. Bethrotal or breach of contract of marriage
interest disposition and settlement of the estate of d.Customary Dower
damages of whatever kind deceased Muslims e.Distribution and disposition of property upon divorce
attorney's fees probate of wills f. Maintenance and support, and cosolatary gifts
litigation expenses issuance of letters of administration g.Restitution of marital gifts
2. all civil action which involve the title to or appointment of administrator and executors 2. all cases involving disputes relative to
or possession of real property regardless of the nature or aggregate value communal properties
where the assessed value of property of the property
does not exceed P20,000- outside MM 3. petitions for
does not exceed P50,000- within MM declaration of absence and death
and for the cancellation or correction of entries
in Muslim Registries
1. all cases of forcible entry and unlawful 4. all actions arising from customary contracts
detainer, irrespective of in which the parties are Muslims,
- amount of damages or if they have not specified which law shall govern
- unpaid rentals sought to be recovered their relations
2. all other cases, except probate proceedings 5. all petitions for
where total amount of plaintiff's claim CPM
does not exceed P100,000- outside MM habeas corpus
does not exceed P200,000- within MM and other auxilliary writs and processes
exclusive of interest and cost in aid of its appellate jurisdiction
- all actions which are purely civil in nature
where the claim or relief prayed for by the plaintiff
is solely for payment or reimbursement of
sum of money
The claims or demands may be:
1 For money owed under any of the ff:
a Contract of Lease
b Contract of Loan
c Contract of Services
d Contract of Sale
e Contract of Mortgage
2 For liquidated damages arising from contracts
3 For enforcement of barangay amicable
settlement or arbitration award involving
money claim covered by this rule pursuant
to Sec 417 of RA 7160
1. Cadastral or land registration cases
covering lots where ther is no controversy

Appellate Jurisdiction
Sec.5 Art VIII Const.
Review, revise, reverse, modify or affirm
on appeal or certiorari
as the law or ROC may provide
final judgments and orders of lower courts in:
1. all cases in which the constitutionality
or validity of: (TIELPPOIOR)
any treaty, int'l or executive agreement
law, P.D., proclamation, order, instruction,
ordinance, or regulation in question
2. all cases involving the legality of
any tax, impost, assessment, or toll,
or any penalty imposed in relation thereto
3. all cases in which the jurisdiction of any court
is in issue.
4. all criminal cases in which the penalty
involved is reclusion perpetua or higher.
5. all cases in which only an error or question
of law is involved.
Sec.1, Rule 45
A party desiring to appeal by certiorari from
JFOR of CA,SB,CTA, RTC or other courts
whenever authorized by law
may file with SC Petition for Review on Certiorari
- shall raise only pure questions of law
- shall be filed within 15 days from notice of
JFOR appealled from
or notice of denial of MR
1. The Court of Appeals under Rule 45
2. RTC under Rule 45
3. Sandiganbayan under PD 1606 as amended by
RA 7975 and RA 8249 (sec. 5)
- "decisions and FO of SB shall be appealable
to SC in accordance with Rule 45
raising only questions of law
4.Court of Tax Appeals en banc under
RA 1125 as amended by RA 9282
- party adversely affected by decision
of CTA en Bance may file with SC
verified petition for Review under R45.
5. Writ of Amparo (Sec. 19, AM No. 07-9-12)
final judgment or order of CA, SB and RTC
may be appealed to SC (5 working days)
by way of Petition for Review under Rule 45
(may raise questions of law or fact or both)
6.Habeas Data (Sec. 19, AM No. 08-1-16)
final judgment or order of CA, SB and RTC
may be appealed to SC (5 working days)
by way of Petition for Review under Rule 45
(may raise questions of law or fact or both)
7. Writ of Kalikasan (Sec. 19, AM No. 09-8-6)
10 Allowing a party to enforce a foreign
arbitral award pending appeal; and
11 Denying a petition for assistance in taking
evidence.
Exclusive Appellate Jurisdiction
Sec.9 (3) of BP 129
over all final judgment, decisions, resolutions,
orders or awards of:
1. RTC in the exercise of its orig. jurisdiction
under Rule 41 (Ordinary appeal)
2. RTC in the exercise of its appellate jurisdiction
under Rule 42 (petition for review)
3. Decisions of quasi-judicial bodies (R43)
4. MTCs based on their delegated jurisdiction
(cadastral and land registration cases)
Rule 41
Final judgment of RTC in exercise of orig.
jurisdiction
Rule 42
Final judgment of RTC in exercise of appellate
jurisdiction
Decision of RTC acting as Special Arga. Court
Rule 42
Judgments, Final orders of:
Quasi Judicial bodies
Ombudsman in administrative cases
AM No. 7-8-11 - Special ADR Rules
- appeal to the Court of Appeals through a petition
for review under this Special Rule from the
following final orders of the Regional Trial Court:
- constitution of family home
- declaration of status of children
- involuntary commitment of child
- Summary Judicial Proceedings under FC
6. Civil forfeiture of monetary instrument
relating to unlawful activity or AML offenses
(RA 9160)
Special Jurisdiction
Sec. 23 of B.P.129 (as amended by R.A. 7691)
1. Criminal cases
2. Juvenile and domestic relations cases
3. Agrarian cases
4. Urban Land Reform cases
which do not fall under jurisdiction of other agencies
5. Such other cases as the SC may determine
Appellate Jurisdiction
1. over decisions and final orders of
MTC, MeTC,Mctc
Appellate Jurisdiction
Sec.7 of RA 9282
1. over final judgement,
resolutions, final order of RTc
whether in the exercise of
original or appellate jurisdiction
or opposition
2. Cadastral or land registration cases
covering contested lots the value of which
does not exceed P100,000.
Note: Appealable to CA by way of notice of
Appeal
Special Jurisdiction
Sec. 35 of B.P.129 (as amended by R.A. 7691)
1. In the absence of RTC judges in province or
city, MTC judges may hear and decide the ff:
1. petition for writ of habeas corpus
2. application for bail in criminal cases
Exclusive Appellate Jurisdiction Appellate Jurisdiction
1. EAJ to review by Appeal: 1. over decisions and final orders of
1. Decisions of CIR in cases involving MTC, MeTC,Mctc
- disputed assessments
- refunds of internal revenue taxes
- fees or other charges
- penalties in relation thereto
- or other matters arising under NIRC
or other laws administred by BIR
2. Inaction by the CIR in cases involving DRFPO
where the NIRC provides a specific period
in which case inaction shall be deemed
denial
3. DOR of RTC in local tax cases
originally decided
or in exercise of appellate jurisdiction.
4.Decisions of COCustoms in cases involving
- liability for custom duties,fees
- or other money charges
- seizure, detention or release
of property affected
- fines forfeitures or other penalties
- or other matters arising under Customs law
or other laws administred by BOC
5. Decisions of Central Board of Assessment
Appeals in cases involving
taxation of real property
originally decided by City BAA
6.Decisions of the Sec of Finance
on customs cases elevated to him
from decision of COC which are adverse
to the govt.
7. Decisions of the Sec of DTI
in case of nonagricultural product
and Sec. of Agriculture
in case of agricultural product
involving dumping and countervailing duties
under the Tariff and Customs Code
2..EAJ in criminal offenses
a. Over appeals from JOR of RTC in tax cases
originally decided by them
b.Over petitions for review of JOR of RTC
in cases decided by it in execise of its AJ.
3. EAJ in tax collection cases
a. Over appeals from JOR of RTC in tax
collection cases originally decided by them
b.Over petitions for review of JOR of RTC
in cases decided by it in execise of its AJ
over tax collection cases decided by MTCs.