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Teves gets 15 more days in Timor-Leste
The detention of expelled Negros Oriental congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr. in East Timor has been extended by a local court for 15 days following a trial on March 23, Teves’ lawyer Ferdinand Topacio said......»»
Expelled solon Teves eyes political asylum; detention extended
The legal team of expelled lawmaker Arnolfo Teves Jr. is looking to exhaust all legal remedies possible, including political asylum in Timor-Leste, Teves' lawyer Ferdinand Topacio said......»»
Medical marijuana bill reaches Senate plenary
The bill seeking to legalize medical marijuana in the Philippines has reached the Senate plenary, the first time in the history of the upper chamber, according to a cannabis lawyer......»»
Bantay Dagat tells fisherfolks, fish dealers to register their gears, vessels
CEBU CITY, Philippines – An official of Cebu City’s Bantay Dagat Commission (BDC) is urging fisherfolks and fish dealers to comply with the mandatory registration of their fishing vessels and gears. Lawyer Ernesto Jose Rama, the BDC chairman, said in an episode of Cebu City Bantay Dagat Commission (BDC) aired via the Sugboanon Channel that.....»»
Senior citizens in Cebu City to receive cash aid starting March 21
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Around 90,500 Cebu City senior citizens are eligible to receive their cash aid for the first quarter of 2024 starting March 21, according to the head of the agency overseeing the affairs of the city’s elders. OSCA Head, Lawyer Homer Cabaral, told CDN Digital in an interview on Thursday, March 14,.....»»
El Niño impact: 30M liters of water lost due to dry spell, says MCWD
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The hot season brought by the El Niño has significantly impacted the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) water facility. It was evident in the production of MCWD’s surface water facilities in Barangay Jaclupan in Talisay City and Barangay Lusaran in Cebu City, said MCWD Chair, Lawyer Jose Daluz III, in a.....»»
Who is Atty. Kent Francesco Jongoy, the newly endorsed CBRT project manager?
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama has recently endorsed a new project manager for the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) project. Meet incoming CBRT project manager Lawyer Kent Francesco Jongoy, the assistant head of the Cebu City Transportation Office (CCTO), the head of its Public Mass Transportation Division, and its legal officer......»»
Newly endorsed CBRT manager Jongoy awaits formal appointment
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The newly endorsed Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) manager, Lawyer Kent Francesco Jongoy, said he’ll assume the role once formally appointed. Jongoy, also the legal officer of the Cebu City Transportation Office (CCTO), clarified this in a phone interview with CDN Digital. His response came after CBRT’s statement on their Facebook page.....»»
Colmenares says he has no plans to run for Senate in 2025 midterm polls
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Bayan Muna chairperson and human rights lawyer Neri Colmenares revealed that he will not be running for the Senate in the 2025 elections. In 2022, Colmenares ran for senate. However, he informed Cebu media on Tuesday, March 5, that running in the 2025 polls would be challenging. “Medyo mahirap tumakbo sa.....»»
Mayoral bet Jose Daluz shares ‘ABCD’ vision for Cebu City
CEBU CITY, Philippines – “A Brighter Cebu [with] Daluz.” This was the vision shared by Lawyer Jose Daluz III, the current chairman of the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) if he wins the mayoral race in the 2025 polls. Daluz revealed his mantra: ABCD, which stands for “A Brighter Cebu [with] Daluz,” in a media.....»»
‘Plebiscite alongside midterm elections unconstitutional’
As lawmakers bicker over when to hold a plebiscite on Charter change, election lawyer Romulo Macalintal said synchronizing it with the 2025 midterm elections is definitely a no-no as it would be unconstitutional......»»
Cebu City’s Singapore-like goal is about instilling discipline and respect, city administrator says
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Discipline and respect are what will make Cebu City a Singapore-like city. According to Cebu City Administrator and Lawyer Collin Rosell, speaking on Friday, March 1, during the “League of Lupong Tagapamayapa – Cebu City Chapter General Assembly and Board of Directors Election,” held near a pier in Cebu City, Mayor.....»»
COMMENTARY: Winning or losing… the flower of our youth
NAGA CITY (MindaNews / 01 March) – It is with particular sadness to note that a young lady lawyer, a compañera, Atty. Hannah Jay Cesista, who just passed the “best bar ever” in 2022, was among those killed in hostilities between the New People’s Army (NPA)-Bohol that she was part of and combined police-military units […].....»»
SC disbars ex-customs official over illegal sale of SUV
In a press release by the high court released on Friday, it said that lawyer Jorge Monroy’s name has been removed from the roll of attorneys after violating the Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability......»»
Jo Berry feel na feel ang sobrang pressure bilang lawyer sa Lilet Matias
MATINDING pressure ang nararamdaman ngayon ng Kapuso actress na si Jo Berry sa bago niyang serye sa GMA, ang “Lilet Matias, Attorney-At-Law.” Hindi lang kasi basta drama ang gagawin niya sa latest afternoon series ng Kapuso Network kundi kailangan din niyang karirin ang pagganap bilang isang magaling na abogado. Kuwento ni Jo sa naganap na.....»»
Marcos appoints lawyer as LWUA chief
President Marcos has appointed Jose Moises Salonga as the new Local Water Utilities Administration chief, Malacañang said yesterday......»»
CDO sticks to winning formula
Del Monte broke through as a Philippine Airlines Interclub titlist in the Seniors division last Sunday, and Yoyong Velez, the lawyer-turned-team builder, vowed that they will stick to the formula that gave them glory......»»
Marcos names new LWUA head
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed lawyer Jose Moises Salonga as the new administrator of the Local Water Utilities Administration, which oversees the development of water supply systems in areas outside Metro Manila. .....»»
Quiboloy told to face Senate probe on sex raps
A lawyer for televangelist Apollo Quiboloy has received the copy of a subpoena requiring him to appear in the next Senate hearing on the allegations that he had repeatedly raped several of his former followers, Sen. Risa Hontiveros said on Friday. A copy of the document that Hontiveros shared with Senate reporters showed that the summon was received.....»»
Police continue to verify identity of ‘lawyer’ killed in Bohol encounter
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Police are validating the identity of a woman who was one of the fatalities of an encounter that happened in Bilar town in Bohol province on Friday morning. In a phone interview on Saturday, Police Lieutenant Colonel Gerard Ace Pelare, spokesperson of the Police Regional Office Central Visayas (PRO-7), they are.....»»