MTC a.

Offenses of written defamation;

1. All criminal cases punishable with imprisonment b. Violation of RA9165; and
of not exceeding 6 years, regardless of fines or
additional penalties; c. Violation of Intellectual Property Rights;

2. All criminal cases where the imposable penalty is 6. Jurisdiction in Money Laundering Cases
fine only in the amount not exceeding P4,000.00; SANDIGANBAYAN
3. All offenses involving damage to property through 1. Offenses involving violation of RA3019;
criminal negligence;
2. Offenses involving violation of RA1379;
4. Special jurisdiction in cases of application for bail
where all RTC judges are not available in the 3. Sequestration cases;
province or city;
4. Offenses involving violations Art. 210-212 of
5. All offenses except violation of RA3019, RA1379, Revised Penal Code committed by the following
and Art. 210-212 of the Revised Penal Code public officers occupying positions whether
committed by public officers and employee, including permanent, acting or interim capacity:
those employed in GOCC , private individual charged
a. Officials of the Executive Branch occupying
as co-principals, accomplices, or accessories with
the position of Salary Grade 27 and higher;
penalty of imprisonment of not exceeding 6 years
where none of the accused holds a position of salary b. Members of Congress and officials
grade 27 or higher. classified as Grade 27 and up;
6. In criminal cases governed by summary c. Members of the Judiciary and its official
proceedings such as: classified as Grade 27 and up;
a. violation of City or Municipal Ordinance; d. Chairmen and members of the
Constitutional Commission without prejudice
b. violation of Rental Law ;
to the provision of the Constitution; and
c. violation of Traffic laws, Rules and
e. All other national and local officials
Regulations;
classified as Grade 27.
d. violation of Bouncing Check Law
5. Other offenses committed by public officials
e. offenses involving damage to property mentioned above in relation to their office;
through criminal negligence where the
imposable penalty is a fine of not exceeding
P10,000; and
f. all criminal cases where the imposable
penalty is imprisonment of not exceeding 6
months or fine of not exceeding P1,000.
RTC
1. Exclusive original jurisdiction over all criminal
cases not falling within the jurisdiction of any court,
tribunal or body except those falling under the
exclusive and concurrent jurisdiction of
Sandiganbayan;
2. All criminal cases punishable with imprisonment
of more than 6 years regardless of the amount fine or
additional penalties;
3. All criminal cases where the imposable penalty is
only fine of more than P4,000;
4. Special jurisdiction to handle exclusive criminal
cases as designated by the Supreme Court;
5. Jurisdiction over criminal cases under Special laws
such as: