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Court of Appeals revives 2 cases against Kerwin Espinosa
Espinosa walked free from detention last year after posting bail in his remaining criminal cases, sources tell Rappler.....»»
Pura Luka Vega nakalaya na: Tuloy pa rin ang laban, tuloy pa rin ang buhay
NAKALAYA na ang controversial drag performer na si Pura Luka Vega matapos makapagpiyansa ng P360,000. Ang balita na ‘yan ay kinumpirma mismo ni Pura Luka sa kanyang X (dating Twitter) account noong March 1. “I was released on bail today,” anunsyo niya sa social media. Kwento pa niya, “Honestly, I got to learn more about.....»»
A year after Pamplona massacre, Janice Degamo says ‘justice is coming’
'Let us never forget what we are fighting for – for justice, for democracy, for peace, for our very existence,' Pamplona Mayor Janice Degamo says on the first anniversary of her husband's murder.....»»
EDITORIAL — Next, speedy justice
After a year of being on the run, Arnolfo Teves Jr. is finally being brought back to the country to face multiple indictments for serious offenses. Teves was arrested Thursday in East Timor’s capital Dili by local police. He had been hiding in plain sight in Timor-Leste, occasionally posting videos taunting Philippine authorities who wanted him for multiple murder cases......»»
SC removes lawyer from gov’t service for misconduct in Ruby Barrameda case records
The Supreme Court has perpetually disqualified for government service a lawyer who was discovered with misplaced records related to the Ruby Rose Barrameda murder case within his secured cabinet in Malacañang......»»
Wanted for high-profile crimes killed in Bangsamoro police operation
A suspect in a series of motorcycle theft, multiple murder, extortion and operation of a drug den, who has links with local terrorist groups, was killed while his companion was wounded in a shootout with policemen in Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte on Thursday......»»
From the Newsrooms: February 25 to March 2, 2024
HEADLINES LAST week called public attention to the killing of 17-year-old Jerhode "Jemboy" Baltazar who was shot by police in August 2023. A local court promulgated on February 27 the murder case filed against six police officers, who were earlier terminated from service. The court's conviction of one of the accused was downgraded to homicide. Four others were convicted for illegal discharge of firearms. Another accuse.....»»
From the Newsrooms: February 25 to March 2, 2024
HEADLINES LAST week called public attention to the killing of 17-year-old Jerhode "Jemboy" Baltazar who was shot by police in August 2023. A local court promulgated on February 27 the murder case filed against six police officers, who were earlier terminated from service. The court's conviction of one of the accused was downgraded to homicide. Four others were convicted for illegal discharge of firearms. Another accuse.....»»
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......»»
Fourth most wanted for murder in Central Visayas nabbed in Negros Oriental
CEBU CITY, Philippines – A woman tagged as the Top 4 Most Wanted for Murder in Central Visayas was finally apprehended by law enforcement units in Purok 3, Brgy. San Miguel, Bacong, Negros Oriental on early Thursday morning, May 9, 2024. The arrested most wanted person was identified as alias “Commander Crystal.” She was caught.....»»
Lack of CCTV hampers probe on couple’s murder
The probe on the murders of a Manila-based couple found dead in a condominium two weeks ago is hampered because of the lack of closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras installed in the establishment, Davao City Police says......»»
Lapid gunman gets up to 16 years in prison
A Las Piñas City court has sentenced self-confessed gunman Joel Escorial to up to 16 years in prison in connection with the murder of broadcaster Percy Lapid in 2022......»»
6 behind murder of police captain in Maguindanao del Norte attack
Six, not just one gunman as earlier reported, were tagged in the brutal killing of a police captain at the public market in Parang town in Maguindanao del Norte on Thursday, two of them policemen with master sergeant ranks......»»
EDITORIAL - Threats to press freedom
The country marks World Press Freedom Day today as the manhunt continues for former corrections chief Gerald Bantag, who is wanted for the murder of broadcaster Percival Mabasa or Percy Lapid......»»
Talisay shooting: Gunman was a ‘close acquaintance’ of 14-year-old victim
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Law enforcers said that a “close acquaintance” was behind the murder of a 14-year-old girl in Talisay City on Friday, April 26. Police Lieutenant Colonel Gerard Ace Pelare, spokesperson of the Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7), said that the suspect was also involved in illegal drug activities. However, police.....»»
2 Quezon Province LGU employees face raps over shooting
Two municipal government employees of Mulanay, Quezon are facing charges for frustrated murder for their alleged involvement in a shooting incident in Barangay Poblacion early yesterday......»»
Missing CCTV hinders condo murder probe
DESPITE the approval of the "Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Ordinance" in the jurisdiction, the condominium where a real-life couple was found lifeless on April 21 failed to present video footage from their rented unit, which later posed a challenge to Davao police authorities and investigators......»»
‘Some People Need Killing’: Patricia Evangelista introduces in Cebu memoir of murder
CEBU CITY, Philippines — “I cannot write what I cannot see and I cannot make people feel what I cannot imagine.” These were the words last Monday, April 22, of Patricia Evangelista, a trauma journalist and a former investigative reporter of a Philippine news company during the Philippine tour of her book, “Some People Need.....»»
CTOO: Too early to tell lovers’ murder effect on city tourism
THE Davao City Tourism Operations Office (CTOO) says it is too early to presume the possible and direct effect on the tourism industry in the city of the recent bloody crime involving the deaths of real-life partners......»»
Marcos assures Teves of fair trial
Former Negros Oriental representative Arnolfo Teves Jr., who is facing multiple murder charges, can be assured of fair proceedings once he returns to the Philippines, according to President Marcos......»»