48. Which court in the Philippines is primarily responsible for handling cases at first instance involving offenses punishable with imprisonment not exceeding six years? A) Municipal Trial Courts B) Regional Trial Courts C) Court of Appeals D) Supreme Court 49. What is the role of the Regional Trial Court in a criminal case involving a serious non-bailable offense? A) To conduct the preliminary investigation B) To hear and decide the case on its merits C) To determine the bail amount for the accused D) To review the final judgment of lower courts