Rule on Summary Procedure

Civil cases covered by the rule on summary procedure now consist of: 1) forcible entry
and unlawful detainer cases; 2) civil actions and complaints for damages where the
claims do not exceed ₱2,000,000.00; 3) cases for enforcement of barangay  amicable
settlement agreements and arbitration award where the money claim exceeds
₱1,000,000.00; 4) cases solely for the revival of judgment of any first level court; and
5) the civil aspect of violations of Batas Pambansa Blg. 22 (BP 22), if no criminal action
has been instituted. Provisions on the evidentiary nature of pleadings, filing and
service, and pre-trial from the 2019 Amendments  have likewise been adopted, unless
inconsistent.

With respect to criminal cases, violation of BP 22 is explicitly included, and the penalty
threshold of all other criminal cases is increased to imprisonment not exceeding one
year, or a fine not exceeding

₱50,000.00, or both, and a fine not exceeding ₱150,000.00 for offenses involving
damage to property through criminal negligence. Arraignment and pre-trial shall be
scheduled and conducted in accordance with the Revised Guidelines for Continuous
Trial of Criminal Cases.

The procedure of appeal has also been simplified. Any judgment, final order, or final
resolution may be appealed to the appropriate Regional Trial Court (RTC)  exercising
jurisdiction over the territory under Rule 40 for civil cases and Rules 122 for criminal
cases, of the Rules of Court. The judgment of the RTC on the appeal shall be final,
executory, and unappealable.