SC junks petition challenging legality of POGOs
The Supreme Court has junked a petition challenging the legality of the rules on Philippine offshore gaming operators or POGOs for violating the doctrine of hierarchy of courts and failing to meet the requirements for judicial review......»»
Sandigan junks ex-Palawan execs’ bid to dismiss raps
The Sandiganbayan has denied the appeal of three former provincial government officials of Palawan to be allowed to seek the early dismissal of the graft and falsification cases filed against them in connection with the alleged misuse of P1.534 billion worth of proceeds from the Malampaya gas project in 2008......»»
Ombudsman junks raps vs Tabuk mayor
Suspended Mayor Darwin Estrañero of Tabuk City in Kalinga can report to work on Monday......»»
Ombudsman junks case vs suspended Tabuk City, Kalinga mayor
Tabuk City, Kalinga province Mayor Darwin Estranero will be back to work on April 1 after the case filed against him in connection to the alleged overpricing of medical equipment for his town was dismissed by the Office of the Ombudsman......»»
Sandigan junks fertilizer scam case vs supplier
The Sandiganbayan has junked a fertilizer scam case against a private supplier due to the Office of the Ombudsman’s inordinate delay in its investigation......»»
Ombudsman junks raps vs NBI agents sued for torture of detainees, evidence planting
Criminal and administrative charges filed against nine agents of the National Bureau of Investigation’s (NBI) Task Force Against Illegal Drugs were dismissed by the Office of the Ombudsman in a ruling on Feb. 12, 2024, received on Monday......»»
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......»»
Court of Appeals junks ex- VP Binay’s libel case vs Trillanes
The Court of Appeals has affirmed with finality its decision junking the libel case filed by former vice president Jejomar Binay against former senator Antonio Trillanes IV over his implication that Binay was involved in an alleged P100 million-a-year racket on “ghost” senior citizens......»»
MTRCB junks SMNI appeal, extends suspension | The wRap
The wRap highlights: SMNI & MTRCB, Sara Duterte, journalists in Gaza.....»»
MTRCB junks SMNI’s plea to lift suspension on two programs
The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board affirmed its decision to suspend the two programs of the Sonshine Media Network International after it aired unverified information and death threats. .....»»
QC prosecutor’s office junks ‘grave threats’ rap vs Duterte
The Quezon City Prosecutor’s Office has dismissed the grave threats case filed by ACT Teachers Rep. France Castro against former President Rodrigo Duterte, saying there was insufficient evidence to prove his intent to harm her. Castro accused Duterte of threatening to kill her based on statements he made during two episodes of his show “Gikan sa Masa,.....»»
Sandigan junks forfeiture vs Marcos crony-owned telco
The Sandiganbayan has dismissed a forfeiture case against several alleged cronies of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr. and his widow, former first lady Imelda Marcos, seeking to recover in favor of the government shares of stocks in Eastern Telecommunications Philippines Inc., allegedly illegally acquired during martial law......»»
Cavitex operator files raps vs OIC of PEATC
he Cavitex Infrastructure Corp. has filed a criminal complaint against Dioscoro Esteban Jr., officer-in-charge of the state-owned firm PEA Tollway Corp. over the alleged unauthorized filing of a petition seeking to remove CIC’s right to manage and operate the Manila-Cavite Expressway......»»
Progressive groups welcome SC’s ruling on red-tagging
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL Bulatlat.com MANILA — Progressive groups welcomed the Supreme Court’s ruling on the petition filed by former Bayan Muna representative Siegfred D. Deduro, declaring that red-tagging, labeling, and guilt by association threaten a person’s right to life, liberty or security. In a decision dated July 4, 2023 penned by Associate Justice… The post Progressive groups welcome SC’s ruling on red-tagging appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
SC grants protection writ for ex-Bayan Muna solon, declares ‘red-tagging’ threatens life, liberty, security
In a 39-page decision dated July 4, 2023, the high court declared that associating red-tagging and guilt by association jeopardizes a person’s fundamental rights to life, liberty, or security, setting aside the ruling of the Iloilo Regional Trial Court (RTC) in dismissing the former lawmaker’s amparo petition. .....»»
Groups hail SC decision granting amparo petition for ex-Bayan Muna solon
In the decision released on Tuesday, the Supreme Court said that red-tagging and guilt by association threatens an individual’s right to life, liberty and security......»»
SC asked: Junk Quiboloy’s bid to stop Senate arrest
The Senate has asked the Supreme Court to dismiss the petition filed by fugitive Kingdom of Jesus Christ founder Apollo Quiboloy to stop the chamber from enforcing its order for his arrest......»»
OceanaGold PH addresses legal concern ahead of IPO offer period
OceanaGold PH [OGP 13.33 pre-IPO] [link] was forced to make an unusual clarification last week after news dropped that the Legal Rights and Natural Resources Center (LRC) filed a petition to cancel OGP’s Financial or Technical Assistance Agreement (FTAA), under the theory that the renewal of OGP’s FTAA unfairly excluded local stakeholders and communities from the consultation process......»»
Jeepney drivers, operators prod SC on TRO vs PUVMP
Jeepney drivers and operators yesterday asked the Supreme Court to act on their petition for a temporary restraining order against the government’s public utility vehicle modernization program ahead of the April 30 franchise consolidation deadline......»»
Did you marry before your petitioner naturalized?
Under US immigration law, lawful permanent residents (LPR or green card holders) may petition their unmarried children, whether the child is under or over 21 years of age......»»
SC: Quiboloy arrest warrant remains in effect
The arrest order issued by the Senate against Kingdom of Jesus Christ leader Apollo Quiboloy is still in effect as the Supreme Court has yet to decide on the petition of the preacher asking the SC to stop the enforcement of the arrest......»»