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Carpio: Duterte surrenders PH’s Ayungin rights in China agreement

MANILA, Philippines – Former President Rodrigo Duterte gave up the Philippines’ ownership of Ayungin Shoal under the guise of a “gentlemen’s agreement” with China, former Supreme Court Justice Antonio Carpio has revealed. The “gentlemen’s agreement” governs Manila’s maintenance and repair of the BRP Sierra Madre, a Philippine Navy vessel grounded in the disputed area. READ:.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 30th, 2024

SC affirms ruling granting bail to ex-Masbate lawmaker, Napoles

The Supreme Court (SC) has affirmed a ruling of the Sandiganbayan that allowed businesswoman Janet Lim-Napoles and former Masbate congresswoman Rizalina Seachone-Laneta to post bail in the plunder charges filed against them in connection with the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) or pork scam......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 24th, 2024

SC upholds decision granting Napoles bail in one PDAF case

Pork barrel scam mastermind Janet Lim-Napoles and former Masbate Rep. Rizalina Seachon-Lanete have been allowed to post bail after the Supreme Court dismissed a case related to the Priority Development Assistance Fund......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

A mandatory duty

With dynasty-building reaching shameless proportions, the Supreme Court has finally been asked to step in and mandate Congress to carry out a task set out in the Constitution: to define and prohibit political dynasties......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

SC: LGU lawyers cannot represent local execs

Legal officers of local government units cannot represent LGU officials in cases filed before the Office of the Ombudsman, according to the Supreme Court......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Lawyers file petition pushing Congress to enact law vs political dynasties

A group of lawyers on Tuesday filed a petition asking the Supreme Court to compel Congress to enact a law prohibiting political dynasties in the country......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

ACLEx holds first face-to-face MCLE in post-pandemic era

This was the first face-to-face lecture series conducted by the Supreme Court-accredited MCLE provider since the COVID-19 pandemic......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 19th, 2024

‘Probe ex-lawmaker over disrespectful remarks vs First Lady’

An official of the Bureau of Immigration yesterday asked the Supreme Court to investigate and look into the possible disbarment of former Biliran representative Glenn Chong over his alleged “reprehensible remarks” against First Lady Liza Marcos......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

Dismissed LRTA workers seek SC oral arguments to address illegal dismissal

Former employees of the Light Rail Transit Authority urged the Supreme Court to conduct oral arguments for their petition, seeking a review of their alleged illegal dismissal from the state-controlled transport firm......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

LTFRB chief kampanteng PUVMP maipatutupad

SA PAGBASURA kamakailan ng isang kaso sa legalidad ng Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP), umaasa si Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Chairperson Teofilo Guadiz III na ang mga nakabinbing kaso laban sa palit-jeep ay magkakaroon ng parehong resulta. “Base ho sa nangyari ngayon na desisyon ng Supreme Court, kung ito ho ang ….....»»

Category: filipinoSource:  hatawtabloidRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

SC junks petition vs PUVMP

The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition challenging the constitutionality of the public utility vehicle modernization program due to the petitioners’ lack of legal standing and for violating the hierarchy of courts......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

DOE backs emergency takeover of oil industry

The Department of Energy is ready to take over oil firms in case of a national emergency after the Supreme Court upheld its emergency takeover power......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

‘No risk of political reform in economic Cha-cha’

Apprehensions over possible insertion of political reforms like lifting of term limits for elected officials are misplaced since the ongoing economic Charter change in Congress covers only economic provisions, according to former Supreme Court justice Adolfo Azcuna......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

SC: DOE may take over oil industry in emergencies

The Supreme Court has ruled that the Department of Energy may take over oil industry operations in times of emergency upon the directive of the country’s president......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

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