QC court acquits drug war survivor, junks cops’ ‘nanlaban’ claim
A man who played dead before fleeing the scene of a bloody drug raid conducted by the Quezon City police in 2016 was acquitted of charges that he fought back, or “nanlaban,” an allegation made by the law enforcers when they discovered that he was still alive. In a decision issued on Friday, a local […] The post QC court acquits drug war survivor, junks cops’ ‘nanlaban’ claim appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Court: ‘Tokhang’ survivor did not assault cops
A Quezon City court has acquitted a “tokhang” survivor of assault charges filed against him by police officers he accused of murdering his four companions and nearly killing him during a supposed shootout......»»
Abalos calls on top cops to resign as ‘shortcut’ to cleanse ranks of illegal drugs
Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos characterized his appeal for top cops to submit their resignations as a “shortcut” to the “lengthy” judicial process of filing cases in court and securing convictions against those involved in the drug trade......»»
5 ex-cops sentenced to reclusion perpetua for kidnapping
MANILA - The Makati Regional Trial Court (RTC) has sentenced to reclusion perpetua five Pasay City police officers for kidnapping an alleged drug suspect and demanding a ransom of PHP100,000 three years ago.The 51-page decision of the Makati RTC Branch 148 that was released Friday imposed a.....»»
PNP calls Ateneo study unfair , says cops have no new powers in drug war
"I think the claim that the war on drugs resulted in an increase in the number of abusive cops is baseless and an unfair assumption because the PNP has never tolerated rogues in its ranks. The PNP has its own mechanisms for corrupt cops,” he said in a statement sent to reporters. .....»»
Court junks appeal of De Lima to dismiss drug charges
The Muntinlupa City Regional Trial Court on Friday junked the motion for consideration filed by Senator Leila De Lima after the court earlier dismissed the petition for demurrer to evidence she filed in connection with the drug case where her rumored boyfriend Ronnie Dayan was named as co-accused. In a two-page resolution, Muntinlupa City RTC […] The post Court junks appeal of De Lima to dismiss drug charges appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Philippines taps foreign lawyer in ICC drug war probe
The Philippine government has hired international lawyer Sarah Bafadhel to help in the state’s bid to stop the resumption of the drug war probe of the International Criminal Court......»»
EDITORIAL - No ‘nanlaban’
In defending the killing of over 6,000 people on mere suspicion that they were involved in the illegal drug trade, law enforcers invoke the presumption of regularity in carrying out their work......»»
9 cops in Calbayog mayor’s slay released
A court in Samar has ordered the release of nine dismissed policemen charged in connection with the killing of Calbayog Mayor Ronald Aquino and his security escorts in March 2021......»»
SolGen to ICC: Don’t rush us on drug probes
The International Criminal Court is rushing the Philippine government into prosecuting suspects in the killing of thousands of alleged drug offenders in the so-called war on drugs of the previous Duterte administration, according to Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra......»»
Tokhang survivor who played dead cleared in direct assault case
A Quezon City court has cleared a man who survived being shot by police during an Oplan Tokhang operation by playing dead of direct assault, a charge filed against him by police way back in August 2016......»»
Philippines highlights loopholes in ICC pre-trial of drug war
After failing to stop the International Criminal Court from proceeding with its probe on the bloody war on drugs of the previous Duterte administration, the government is now highlighting the “legal errors” of the court’s pre-trial chamber as part of its appeals strategy......»»
Philippines appeals ICC resumption of drug war probe
The Philippines has asked the International Criminal Court Appeals Chamber to reverse the authorization issued by the court’s Pre-Trial Chamber for its prosecutors to resume investigation into the Duterte administration’s drug war......»»
Kat Alano writes cryptic post after SC junks Vhong Navarro s rape, acts of lasciviousness cases
British-Filipino host-model Kat Alano wrote a cryptic post after the Supreme Court's (SC) Third Division ordered the dismissal of rape and acts of lasciviousness charges against Vhong Navarro due to lack of probable cause. .....»»
SC acquits Vhong Navarro in rape, lasciviousness cases filed by Deniece Cornejo
MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court (SC) Third Division has dismissed the case for rape by sexual intercourse and acts of lasciviousness filed against TV host Ferdinand “Vhong” Navarro for lack of probable cause. In a 42-page decision, the high court reversed the 2022 ruling of the Court of Appeals, saying it “gravely erred” when […] The post SC acquits Vhong Navarro in rape, lasciviousness cases filed by Deniece Cornejo appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Ex-Caloocan cop in Carl, Kulot deaths gets life
Justice has been served for drug war victims Carl Arnaiz and Reynaldo “Kulot” de Guzman after a Navotas court found a former Caloocan police officer guilty of executing them in 2017......»»
SC junks rape case vs Vhong
Television host Vhong Navarro has been cleared of rape and acts of lasciviousness after the Supreme Court affirmed an earlier decision of the Department of Justice dismissing the charges filed against him by model Deniece Cornejo......»»
More than 5 years later, cop found guilty of murdering teens Carl-Kulot in drug war op
A Navotas court has found former policeman Jeffrey Perez guilty of killing teenagers Carl Angelo Arnaiz and Reynaldo "Kulot" De Guzman whose deaths in 2017 raised doubts about the Duterte administration's bloody "war on drugs.".....»»
EJK victims’ kin have right to face ICC – lawyer
A lawyer for the families whose kin were killed during the Duterte administration’s drug war is opposing the Office of the Solicitor General move to stop them from formally objecting to the government’s efforts to block International Criminal Court prosecutors from investigating the country......»»
Cebu City cops focus on tracing source of P7.4M shabu seized in drug bust
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Police continue to find the possible source of illegal drugs of a man, who was nabbed with P7.4 million ‘shabu’ during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Pahina San Nicolas on Saturday evening, March 4. Police identified the suspect as Billy Joe Georpe Chan, 34, a former call center agent. Chan’s arrest […] The post Cebu City cops focus on tracing source of P7.4M shabu seized in drug bust appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
‘Allowing ICC probe shows Philippine commitment to HR’
Citing the “continuing” extrajudicial killings in the country, members of the European Parliament said yesterday that allowing the International Criminal Court to investigate the Philippines’ drug war is the “perfect way” to cooperate and demonstrate human rights commitment......»»