WITH 20 affirmative votes, zero negative votes and zero abstentions, the Senate passed on third and final reading on Monday, April 29, Senate Bill (SB) 2594, which will create additional Shariah Judicial Districts and Circuit Courts.

The measure seeks to amend Presidential Decree 1083, the Code of Muslim Personal Laws of the Philippines.

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