1. Exclusive original jurisdiction over all violations of city or municipal ordinances committed within their respective territorial jurisdiction;
2. Exclusive original jurisdiction over all offenses punishable with imprisonment not exceeding 6 years regardless of the fine and other accessory penalties and civil liability
3. Offenses involving damage to property through criminal negligence
4. Where the only penalty provided by law is a fine: exclusive original jurisdiction over offenses punishable with a fine not exceeding P4,000
5. Election offenses: Failure to register or failure to vote
6. Special Jurisdiction to hear and decide petitions for a writ of habeas corpus or application for bail in the province or city where the RTC judge is absent
BP 22 (?)
Note: needs updating
