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A tale of ‘pork-barrel’ era
The first time I met Senator Jinggoy Estrada was while he was still mayor of San Juan City on June 30,1998 when he attended the inaugural of his father, former president Joseph Estrada. At that time, I was still a reporter covering Malacañang Palace. As it turned out, it was the first and last time I saw mayor Jinggoy inside the Palace grounds......»»
Migz: Until final ruling, Jinggoy to continue as senator
Sen. Jinggoy Estrada will continue performing his functions as senator until and unless his conviction by the Sandiganbayan becomes final and executory, Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said......»»
Dismissed BFAR chief, others to face graft raps
The Office of the Ombudsman has ordered graft charges filed against former Department of Agriculture (DA) officials over the alleged irregularities in the awarding of a P2.097-billion contract to British company SRT Marine Systems Solutions Ltd. – United Kingdom (SRT-UK) in 2018......»»
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.....»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
Trump historic trial: Takeaways from 1st day of hush-money court case
Donald Trump entered the history books on Monday, becoming the first former US president to stand trial on criminal charges. Here are key takeaways from the opening day of “The People of the State of New York vs Donald J. Trump,” in which he faces charges of falsifying business records to conceal “hush money” payments.....»»
Ex-Palawan governors trial moved to Quezon City
The Supreme Court has ordered the trial of former Palawan governor Joel Reyes, who is accused of murdering environmentalist and broadcaster Gerry Ortega in 2011, transferred from Palawan to Quezon City......»»
Palompon mayor’s petition dismissed: Court upholds SW validity
ORMOC CITY, Leyte — The Regional Trial Court Branch 45 of Tacloban City dismissed the petition filed by Palompon Mayor Ramon Oñate seeking to invalidate the search warrant issued earlier by the court on the site where the DBSN Farms Agriventures Corp. is located, citing lack of merit. Oñate’s petition to suppress the evidence obtained.....»»
GenSan court judge suspended for sitting on rape case
The Supreme Court has ordered the suspension of a trial court judge in General Santos City for sitting on a rape complaint for over 10 years before resolving the case......»»
13 years and 3 warrants: Gerry Ortega murder moves to new court
The Supreme Court moves the trial to Quezon City due to 'limited resources' to secure suspect and former Palawan governor Joel Reyes in court. Reyes is still at large......»»
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......»»
Bacolod to get 2 more municipal trial courts
Bacolod to get 2 more municipal trial courts.....»»
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.....»»
For aspiring entrepreneurs: Mister Donut offers 90-day business trial package
Mister Donut, a strong international brand with 40 years of proven franchising track record in the Philippines, is encouraging budding entrepreneurs or those who want to test the viability of a new location to pursue their franchising plans via its 90-day business trial package......»»
Trial set for guard over puppy throwing
The security guard who threw a puppy from an overpass in Quezon City in July last year is set to undergo trial......»»
Pasig court issues arrest warrants vs Quiboloy, others
A regional trial court in Pasig City yesterday ordered the arrest of fugitive Apollo Quiboloy for the non-bailable offense of qualified human trafficking......»»
Davao court issues arrest warrant vs Quiboloy
A Davao Regional Trial Court has issued a warrant of arrest against doomsday preacher Apollo Quiboloy......»»