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Article 147 of Presidential Decree No. 1083 is hereby amended as follows:
"Article 147. Permanent stations; offices. - (1) The Shari'a District Courts shall have their respective permanent stations in the following places:
(a) First Shari'a District, Jolo, Sulu;
(b) Second Shari'a District, Bongao, Tawi-Tawi;
(c) Third Shari'a District, Zamboanga City;
(d) Fourth Shari'a District, Marawi City;
(e) Fifth Shari'a District, Cotabato City;
(f) Sixth Shari'a District, Davao City;
(g) Seventh Shari'a District, Cebu City; and
(h) Eight Shari'a District, Cebu City; and
(2) The Shari'a District Courts may hold sessions anywhere within their respective districts.
(3) The provinces, cities or municipalities concerned shall provide such courts with adequate court office, supplies and equipment in accordance with the provisions of the Judiciary Law."
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