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Sandiganbayan acquits Binay matriarch of graft, malversation
The anti-graft court acquitted former Makati City Mayor Elenita Binay of graft charges over the alleged anomalous purchase of medical equipment amounting to P9.9 million in years 2000 and 2001. .....»»
VP Sara ready to face ICC charges only before a Filipino court
Vice President Sara Duterte expressed her readiness to confront any allegations against her but insisted that she would only do so in front of a Filipino judge and within the jurisdiction of a Filipino court. In a statement on her Facebook page, she emphasized her refusal to participate in any process that could tarnish the reputation and integrity of the Philippine judiciary system. Duterte adamantly opposed the involvement of foreign entities in the country's legal affairs, citing it as a dishonor to the sacrifices made by Filipino heroes for the nation's freedom. Duterte, who previously served as vice mayor and mayor of Davao City, vehemently denied any involvement in the Davao Death Squad during her terms in office. She expressed dismay over the sudden appearance of a witness against her in the International Criminal Court (ICC) after assuming the vice presidency. Duterte dismissed the accusations and questioned the motives behind the allegations, asserting her capability to accomplish tasks without resorting to unlawful means. In a related development, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. voiced his refusal to acknowledge the ICC's jurisdiction in the Philippines, considering it a threat to the country's sovereignty. He issued a directive for all government agencies to refrain from cooperating with the ICC, emphasizing the nation's non-recognition of the court's authority. Former senator Antonio Trillanes IV claimed that ICC investigators had gathered substantial evidence against former President Rodrigo Duterte regarding his administration's war on drugs. He anticipated an imminent issuance of an arrest warrant against the former president. Former President Rodrigo Duterte condemned the ICC's decision to initiate a preliminary investigation into the war on drugs, labeling it an insult to the Philippines and challenging the court's jurisdiction within the country. During his presidency, he initiated the withdrawal of the Philippines' membership from the Rome Statute, the treaty that established the ICC. The ICC appeals chamber recently granted a request to resume the investigation into alleged crimes against humanity related to the Philippines' controversial drug campaign, spanning from November 2011 to March 2019. The developments surrounding the ICC's probe into the Philippines' internal affairs have sparked a contentious debate, with key political figures and rights groups expressing divergent views on the matter. The ongoing tensions between the Philippines and the ICC underscore the complex intersection of international law, national sovereignty, and human rights issues......»»
Makati files graft raps vs 3 Taguig employees
The local government of Makati yesterday filed graft cases against three Taguig City Hall employees before the Office of the Ombudsm.....»»
CPA issue: Cebu City to file cases for alleged violations, multiple illegal constructions
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Office of the Building Official (OBO) in Cebu City has taken legal action against the Cebu Port Authority (CPA) for the alleged multiple violations related to unauthorized construction activities within the port area. This action comes after CPA persisted in building multiple buildings in the port area without the necessary.....»»
Cebu lampposts case: SC clears DPWH execs, contractor of graft
The Supreme Court acquitted three former officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and a private contractor of graft charges in relation to the installation of allegedly overpriced lampposts during the 2007 Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) summit held in Cebu. In a 22-page decision promulgated on Oct. 11, 2023, but made public only.....»»
Bello’s camp hopeful court to junk cyberlibel charges
THE camp of former vice presidential candidate Professor Walden Bello is hopeful that the court would junk the cyberlibel complaints filed by the aide of Vice President Sara Duterte......»»
Sandigan junks Bistek’s plea to dismiss graft rap
The Sandiganbayan has dismissed the bid of former Quezon City mayor Herbert Bautista and former administrator Aldrin Cuña to dismiss the graft case filed against them in connection with the allegedly anomalous P32-million online occupational permitting and tracking system project in 2019......»»
SC affirms Sandigan’s decision to allow Napoles, ex-Masbate lawmaker to post bail
SC affirms Sandigan’s decision to allow Napoles, ex-Masbate lawmaker to post bail.....»»
CSC affirms 2019 decision: Libre guilty of malpractice
CSC affirms 2019 decision: Libre guilty of malpractice.....»»
Red-tagger Badoy guilty of indirect contempt over red tagging of Manila judge
The Supreme Court found NTF-ELCAC spokesperson Lorraine Badoy guilty of indirect contempt over her multiple pronouncements against a Manila Regional Trial Court judge over a decision which denied the proscription petition of the Department of Justice against the CPP-NPA......»»
Second graft case filed vs Magalong
Baguio Mayor Benjamin Magalong is facing another graft case before the Office of the Ombudsman in connection with the allegedly anomalous improvement and rehabilitation of a P50-million multipurpose building in Barangay Irisan......»»
Ex-Munti mayor cleared of P97 million graft charge
The Sandiganbayan has acquitted former Muntinlupa mayor Aldrin San Pedro of a graft case that stemmed from the allegedly anomalous procurement of P97.52 million worth of fire trucks from 2008 to 2009......»»
Sandigan acquits Elenita Binay of graft
After 11 years of legal battle, former Makati mayor Elenita Binay was acquitted yesterday of graft and malversation over the allegedly anomalous procurement of P9.9 million worth of medical equipment for the Ospital ng Makati......»»
Sandigan affirms Benguet ex-cashier’s 89-year sentence
The Sandiganbayan has affirmed the conviction of a former cashier of the Benguet provincial government for multiple counts of malversation of public funds over a cash shortage amounting to P4.08 million......»»
Cebu Daily Newscast: Murder raps filed vs suspect in hit-and-run of basketball player
Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. Murder raps filed vs suspect in hit-and-run of basketball player Police in Cebu City have filed today, February 8, a charge of murder against the suspect behind the fatal hit-and-run.....»»
Baguio village treasurer gets 8 years for falsification
A barangay treasurer in Baguio City has been sentenced to up to eight years in prison for falsifying a list of recipients of rubber boots, vests and other protective gear purchased by the barangay in 2015......»»
SC affirms ruling granting bail to ex-Masbate lawmaker, Napoles
The Supreme Court (SC) has affirmed a ruling of the Sandiganbayan that allowed businesswoman Janet Lim-Napoles and former Masbate congresswoman Rizalina Seachone-Laneta to post bail in the plunder charges filed against them in connection with the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) or pork scam......»»
Manila court orders DFA to cancel passport of ex-NegOr Rep. Teves
A Manila court has ordered the Department of Foreign Affairs to cancel the passport of expelled Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. who is facing multiple charges and has been declared a fugitive from justice, the Department of Justice (DOJ) confirmed on Friday. “Although the freedom to travel is guaranteed, it does not give one an unlimited.....»»
Court orders Teves passport canceled
A Manila court has ordered the cancellation of the passport of expelled Negros Oriental congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr., who is wanted in the country for multiple murder......»»
4 MCWD officials face criminal raps
4 MCWD officials face criminal raps.....»»