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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. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

Cong. Alvarez says Nordeco must discontinue its ‘unreliable’ service

Davao del Norte First District Representative Pantaleon Alvarez said Northern Davao Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Nordeco) should stop providing electricity due to its expensive charges and unreliability......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

Alvarez very optimistic about NIR Law

Alvarez very optimistic about NIR Law.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Alvarez won’t drop drive on Mindanao secession

DESPITE mixed opinions on the idea of Mindanao seceding from the Philippines, former House Speaker and current Davao del Norte First District Representative Pantaleon "Bebot" Alvarez is not giving up on his advocacy......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

‘Duterte, Alvarez may be liable for sedition’

Pronouncements of former president Rodrigo Duterte and former House speaker Pantaleon Alvarez for Mindanao to “secede” from the country make them liable for sedition, politicians in Camiguin province declared......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

Alvarez nagduda nga Romualdez magpresidente

Alvarez nagduda nga Romualdez magpresidente.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

PLDT proposes $3 million settlement in US budget mess suit

Integrated telco PLDT Inc. has proposed to settle $3 million, or around P165 million, to resolve a class action suit filed against it in the US over its budget fiasco......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

Dean Wade scores 20 in fourth, Cavs rally to stun Celtics and end winning streak

Cleveland Cavaliers’ Dean Wade Scores 20 Points in Fourth Quarter to Stun Boston Celtics 105-104 In a surprising turn of events, the Cleveland Cavaliers pulled.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

PDEA scores anew; arrests 2, seizes P3.4-M illegal drugs

PDEA scores anew; arrests 2, seizes P3.4-M illegal drugs.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsJan 21st, 2024

Will Lin play against Gilas?

Nine-year NBA veteran Jeremy Lin is eligible to play for Chinese-Taipei against Gilas in the FIBA Asia Cup qualifying window game at the PhilSports Arena on Feb. 25. He could suit up as a naturalized “import,” having acquired a Taiwan passport in August 2020 or as a local if FIBA grants an exception like it did with Indonesian-American Brandon Jawato.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 17th, 2024

Chevrolet LausGroup goes full throttle in Chevy Gen

Chevrolet LausGroup goes full throttle in Chevy Gen.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024

Power grid operator NGCP billed P2.4B worth of CSR, PR expenses to consumers

At least 9 percent of what Filipinos pay for electricity goes to transmission charges. This means that for every P100 spent on the electricity bill, P9 goes to the NGCP......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

‘Born to be Wild’ goes to Victorias, releases monitor lizard at Gawahon

‘Born to be Wild’ goes to Victorias, releases monitor lizard at Gawahon.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024