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Ex-Pres Duterte: “Absolutely nothing wrong with 1987 Constitution” 

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 10 January) –   Former President Rodrigo Duterte sees no reason why the 1987 Constitution should be changed because “we have a good Constitution. I find it in perfect condition. There is absolutely nothing wrong with it,” he said. He told reporters on Saturday night that he is not for amending the Constitution […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Honoring a Philippine Human Rights Icon - Human Rights Watch

Click to expand Image Human rights lawyer and former senator Rene Saguisag holds a copy of a book about the martial law period in the Philippines while describing his ordeal in detention, Manila, September 26, 2018. 2018 Bullit Marquez-AP Photo The Philippines on April 23 lost a human rights stalwart. Rene Saguisag, a human rights lawyer and former senator, defended victims of abuses during the Ferdinand Marcos dictatorsh.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

Rene Saguisag, former senator and human rights lawyer, is dead at 84

MANILA, Philippines — Rene Saguisag, former senator and human rights lawyer, has died.  His passing was announced by the late senator’s son, Rebo Saguisag, in a statement that he posted on his Facebook page on Wednesday. “We are grateful that, in his final months, he was able to spend time with relatives, friends and countless.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

La Viña on Duterte’s advice to Quiboloy: “a good lawyer will advise to cooperate”

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 29 February) – “A good lawyer will advise Quiboloy to cooperate. No ifs and buts, no way around this,” Law professor and former Law dean Antonio La Viña said in reaction to former President Rodrigo Duterte’s advice to his friend and spiritual adviser Pastor Apollo Quiboloy to “get yourself arrested” instead […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

From Marcos to Marcos: Lawyers murderously attacked

From the Marcos Martial Law period to 2000, one lawyer was killed each year (18 in 18 years). From 2001 to the present, there have been 204 lawyers killed at a yearly rate of about 8.87. The post From Marcos to Marcos: Lawyers murderously attacked appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

Gabriela lauds female lawyer for suing NLRC official

Women’s group Gabriela yesterday lauded a female lawyer for suing a National Labor Relations Commission official for alleged sexual harassment......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024

House arrest warrant vs Quiboloy moot – lawyer

Pastor Apollo Quiboloy’s lawyer says the arrest warrant issued by a House of Representatives panel is moot as the panel’s hearings are already adjourned......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Ex-councilor mum on allegations that he took pics under lawyer’s skirt

Ex-councilor mum on allegations that he took pics under lawyer’s skirt.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Lawyer claims Isko Ouano was a victim of ‘mistaken identity’

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The legal counsel of Francisco “Isko” Ouano believed that his client was a victim of mistaken identity. Lawyer Nelson Macabocsit said he was prepared to prove that Ouano was innocent of the robbery and extortion charges against him. Ouano, 48, along with two other accused – Joselito Agtuca, 46, and German.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 24th, 2024

OFW aspirants told: Engage with licensed recruitment agencies only

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The regional director of the Department of Migrant Workers in Central Visayas (DMW-7) warned aspiring Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) to engage with only legitimate and licensed recruitment agencies. Lawyer Karl Arriola, DMW-7 director, told CDN Digital that even if he was a lawyer, he still subscribed to the doctors’ advice: Prevention.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

Senate probe ‘incriminatory’, says Quiboloy’s lawyer on why he won’t attend it

MANILA, Philippines — “Incriminatory.” This was how the camp of Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy looked at him attending the Senate hearing. So this was why Quiboloy remained to not incline to attend the hearing. This would compromise his client’s appearance, said Quiboloy, through his lawyer, Melanio Balayan. “We still believe that the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

Young lawyer, 4 NPA comrades massacred by AFP—CPP

“Contrary to international laws of war, the victims were tortured and killed." The post Young lawyer, 4 NPA comrades massacred by AFP—CPP appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

SC disbars lawyer who abandoned family

The Supreme Court has disbarred a lawyer who abandoned his legal family and lived with another woman, even displaying on social media their illicit affair......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

SC affirms lawyer’s dismissal for hiding murder case folder

The Supreme Court has upheld the dismissal from government service of a lawyer for hiding the records of the Ruby Rose Barrameda murder case in his file cabinet at Malacañang......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 18th, 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

Woman dies, driver hurt in TCH motorcycle accident

Woman dies, driver hurt in TCH motorcycle accident.....»»

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Girl, 14, dies after being shot while answering module in Talisay

Girl, 14, dies after being shot while answering module in Talisay.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

Rider dies after hitting street gutter in Lapu-Lapu City

Rider dies after hitting street gutter in Lapu-Lapu City.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

OJ Simpson, fallen football hero acquitted of murder in trial of the century, dies at 76

OJ Simpson, fallen football hero acquitted of murder in trial of the century, dies at 76.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024