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Castro appeals DOJ dismissal of complaint vs Duterte
ACT Teachers party-list Rep. France Castro has asked the Department of Justice to annul the dismissal of the grave threat complaint she filed against former president Rodrigo Duterte......»»
Abducted activists denounce oral defamation charges vs them
Castro and Tamano said that the DOJ “ignored the fact that we were abducted by the military, taken to a safehouse, and subjected to psychological torture to coerce us into adopting the story concocted by an NTF-ELCAC agent.”.....»»
DOJ recommends filing of grave oral defamation vs abducted activists Tamano, Castro
In a 15-page resolution dated Dec. 12, 2023, it is said that the two activists’ sworn statements are different from their pronouncements during a press conference they held with the authorities after they emerged from their alleged abduction......»»
Pokwang nag-sorry sa DOJ, BI: Pasensya na po sa bugso ng aking damdamin
NAGPAKUMBABA si Pokwang sa lahat ng taong na-offend sa naging pahayag niya tungkol sa deportation case laban sa dating partner na si Lee O’Brian. Humingi ng paumanhin ang komedyana sa Bureau of Immigration na pinamumunuan ni Commissioner Norman Tansingco at kay Secretary Boying Remulla ng Department of Justice. Nag-post ng open letter si Pokwang kung.....»»
DOJ, BI: No hold departure order vs Heart Evangelista’s ex-glam team
The Department of Justice and Bureau of Immigration clarified that no hold departure order (HDO) was issued against the former glam team of socialite-artist Heart Evangelista......»»
Red-tagging, media killings among issues raised in talk with UN expert — DOJ
United Nations Special Rapporteur on freedom of expression and opinion Irene Khan addressed concerns about red-tagging, media killings and impunity in a closed-door meeting with officials from the Department of Justice......»»
UN rapporteur asks DOJ about red-tagging, killings
Concerns on red-tagging, media killings and impunity were raised by United Nations Special Rapporteur on freedom of expression and opinion Irene Khan during her meeting with Department of Justice officials yesterday......»»
DOJ orders probe into alleged issuance of work visas to fake companies
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Tuesday said that he asked the Bureau of Immigration to investigate its legal department following its issuance of work visas to alleged "fake" corporations and sole proprietorships......»»
Evidence needed for bribery probe – DOJ
Only if and when it gets formal correspondence or evidence from Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III or from others concerned will the Department of Justice pursue his call for an investigation on allegations of bribery in the signature campaign to amend the 1987 Constitution......»»
Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte seeks probe on extrajudicial killings
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 23 May) – Davao City First District Rep. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte sought on Wednesday a legislative inquiry into the alleged extrajudicial killings (EJKs) and human rights violations in different local governments in the Philippines for the last 25 years. Duterte is the eldest son of former President Rodrigo Duterte, who ordered an […].....»»
House leader defends Meralco amid franchise renewal
A ranking House of Representatives official yesterday defended the country’s largest private power distributor against supposed attacks and disinformation peddled by critics as the company renews its legislative franchise......»»
Bill seeks regulation of ‘paluwagan’ scheme
A proposed legislative measure that seeks to regulate paluwagan, a saving scheme popular among Filipinos, was approved on second reading by the House of Representatives last Tuesday......»»
‘Meralco franchise renewal good for the economy’
A key leader of the House of Representatives yesterday openly endorsed the renewal of the legislative franchise of the country’s largest private sector electric distribution utility company amid repeated notices for possible power shortages......»»
‘SJDM should have 2 seats in Bulacan provincial board’
The Supreme Court has ordered the Commission on Elections to allocate two seats in the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Bulacan for the lone legislative district of San Jose del Monte......»»
Senate urged to act swiftly on bill to develop natural gas
The Senate should take swift action on a proposed legislation that would lay down state policy for the full development of the Philippine natural gas industry as the measure is a legislative priority of President Marcos, according to key members of the House of Representatives......»»
Ejercito files reso calling for probe into alleged doctor – pharma collusion
MANILA, Philippines — Senator JV Ejercito has filed a resolution calling for an investigation into the alleged connivance of some physicians and pharmaceutical companies in prescribing medicine. “To maintain the honor and integrity of the medical profession, Congress may initiate reforms through legislative measures to protect the best interests of doctors and their patients from.....»»
Bills vs online piracy to be prioritized with public hearing
Two legislative measures granting additional capability to the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) in curbing online content piracy will be tackled during the recess of the Senate sessions......»»
‘Quiboloy warrant stands despite SMNI franchise revocation’
Despite the revocation of the franchise of Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI), the arrest warrant issued against pastor Apollo Quiboloy by the House of Representatives committee on legislative franchises still stands......»»
Cha-cha plebiscite and midterm polls in one event: A test of Comelec s independence
BOTH LEGISLATIVE chambers are now leading charter change discussions. Legislators have repeatedly said that amendments will be limited to economic measures in the 1987 Constitution.Meanwhile, the conduct of the plebiscite had Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chair George Garcia describe the logistical preparations required for it. He argued that it should be held as a separate event from the 2025 midterm electi.....»»
Romualdez designated Palawan 1st district caretaker
Speaker Martin Romualdez now has five legislative districts under his care......»»