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SC junks petition vs PUVMP order due to procedural issues

The Supreme Court has rejected a petition from a coalition of jeepney operators and drivers challenging the constitutionality of a provision in the Department of Transportation Order for the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

SC to Metro Manila LGUs: Follow single-ticketing system

The Supreme Court has ordered local government units in Metro Manila to stop issuing their own traffic violation receipts and confiscating driver’s licenses and instead comply with the Metropolitan Development Authority uniform or single-ticketing system......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

SC orders Metro Manila LGUs to cease traffic receipts, confiscate driver s licenses

The Supreme Court ordered Metro Manila local government units to follow the the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority’s single ticketing system instead of using their own traffic violation receipts......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

Constitutionality of Bangsamoro Local Government Code challenged at SC

COTABATO CITY (MindaNews / 01 March) — Three governors from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao filed this week a petition before the Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of the recently passed Bangsamoro Local Government Code (BLGC). Governor Abdusakur Tan of Sulu, Governor Mamintal Adiong of Lanao del Sur and Governor Bai Mariam Mangudadatu […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

Badoy guilty of indirect contempt for threats vs judge

The Supreme Court has slapped a P30,000 fine against Lorraine Badoy, former spokesperson for the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict for indirect contempt over her “vitriolic statements and outright threats” against a judge......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

Retired SC Justice Carpio on ChaCha: “it’s a fraud … we have to oppose this”

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 26 February) – The aim of those who want to change the 1987 Constitution is political rather than economic and this “fraud” must be exposed in various fora and in campuses, retired Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio said on Sunday. “It’s a fraud. That’s why we have to oppose […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

SC fines PAO chief P180,000 for contempt

The Supreme Court has slapped a fine of P180,000 on Public Attorney’s Office chief Persida Acosta over her statements against the “conflict of interest” provision in the new lawyers’ code of conduct, citing her for indirect contempt and grossly undignified conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

Cha-cha debate: Can Congress amend Constitution by mere legislation?

Former Supreme Court chief justice Reynato Puno reminds congressmen that this route is not one of the amendments modes spelled out in the Constitution.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

Cebu lampposts case: SC clears DPWH execs, contractor of graft

The Supreme Court acquitted three former officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and a private contractor of graft charges in relation to the installation of allegedly overpriced lampposts during the 2007 Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) summit held in Cebu. In a 22-page decision promulgated on Oct. 11, 2023, but made public only.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

Environmentalists post bail, continue their fight after abduction

In a joint statement, Castro and Tamano emphasized that the Office of the Solicitor General appealed the decision of the Supreme Court to grant them the legal remedies. The post Environmentalists post bail, continue their fight after abduction appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

Environmentalists posted bail, continuing their fight after abduction

In a joint statement, Castro and Tamano emphasized that the Office of the Solicitor General appealed the decision of the Supreme Court to grant them the legal remedies. The post Environmentalists posted bail, continuing their fight after abduction appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

Military hubris at play in envi activists’ case

They’re still at it. Intent on getting even with the two young women who had publicly exposed their lies, militarists in the armed forces are now questioning why the Supreme Court has ordered their protection......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 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: Disini estate to pay P100 million damages for BNPP

The Supreme Court has affirmed with finality its decision ordering the estate of late businessman Herminio Disini to pay the government damages for the US $2.3 billion mothballed Bataan Nuclear Power Plant in Morong, Bataan......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

EXPLAINER: When does a minor become criminally liable for an offense?

The Supreme Court issues guidelines in its latest decision involving a minor found guilty of homicide.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

SC sets guidelines for determining children s discernment in criminal acts

Children are not always assumed to have the ability to make sound judgments in criminal offenses, the Supreme Court said......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Groups hail SC’s protection orders on abducted activists Tamano, Castro

Environmental groups applauded the issuance of the Supreme Court of protection writs on abducted environmental activists Jhed Tamano and Jonila Castro......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

2 activists get SC protection

The Supreme Court has granted environmental activists Jhed Tamano and Jonila Castro protection from state security agents, saying there was an “established violation or threat” to their lives, liberty and security......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

66 paintings of Bilibid inmates on exhibit at SC

Sixty-six paintings made by inmates of the New Bilibid Prison are on display at the main lobby of the Supreme Court......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

SC affirms conviction of man caught with fake bills

The Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of a man arrested for possession and use of counterfeit Philippine peso bills......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 31st, 2024