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SC upholds dismissal of case vs Manila cops
by Daphne Galvez - April 13, 2025 - 12:00am
The Supreme Court has upheld the dismissal of complaints against Manila City police officers linked to the controversial secret jail cell discovered in Tondo in 2017.
Bishops set to consecrate Philippines to Divine Mercy
by Daphne Galvez - April 13, 2025 - 12:00am
The country’s Catholic bishops will consecrate the Philippines to the Divine Mercy on April 27 as the Church celebrates Jubilee Year 2025.
Complaint filed vs ‘polvoron’ video uploaders
by Daphne Galvez - April 12, 2025 - 12:00am
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has filed a complaint before the Department of Justice against those responsible for the circulation of the fake “polvoron” video involving President Marco...
Misamis radioman’s slay case: Court junks murder raps vs suspects
by Daphne Galvez - April 4, 2025 - 12:00am
A trial court in Misamis Occidental has dismissed the murder charges filed against three men tagged in the killing of radio broadcaster Juan Jumalon, alias “Johnny Walker,” who was fatally shot during...
Debates on PhilHealth fund transfer end
by Daphne Galvez - April 4, 2025 - 12:00am
After five days of public debates, the Supreme Court concluded yesterday the oral arguments on the petitions challenging the constitutionality of the transfer of P89.9 billion unused funds of the Philippine Health...
Art exhibit features works by sex abuse survivors
by Daphne Galvez - March 30, 2025 - 12:00am
The Supreme Court is hosting an art exhibit featuring the works of survivors of child abuse as part of its observance of National Women’s Month 2025.
SC: Clients should not suffer for their lawyer’s negligence
by Daphne Galvez - March 30, 2025 - 12:00am
The Supreme Court has overturned the Court of Appeals decision to dismiss a petition filed by minimum-wage workers in an illegal dismissal case, emphasizing that clients should not bear the consequences of their...
2 Philippines churches get ‘spiritual bond’ with Italian basilicas
by Daphne Galvez - March 30, 2025 - 12:00am
A church in Baliwag, Bulacan and another in Metro Manila have been granted spiritual ties with known basilicas in Italy.
Mary Help of Christians shrine gets minor basilica status
by Daphne Galvez - March 29, 2025 - 12:00am
The National Shrine of Mary Help of Christians in Parañaque City has been elevated to the rank of minor basilica.
AKAP in 2025 budget questioned before SC
by Daphne Galvez - March 29, 2025 - 12:00am
Several groups and persons filed a petition yesterday, asking the Supreme Court (SC) to declare as unconstitutional the 2025 national budget, among others due to the allocation of funds for the Ayuda para sa Kapos...
5 Chinese indicted for P5.7 billion tax evasion
by Daphne Galvez - March 28, 2025 - 12:00am
The Department of Justice has filed charges of tax evasion against five Chinese nationals who allegedly failed to pay P5.7 billion in taxes over the illegal trade of cigarettes.
SC upholds ER’s graft conviction over boatmen’s insurance deal
by Daphne Galvez - March 27, 2025 - 12:00am
The Supreme Court  has upheld the graft conviction of former Laguna governor Emilio Ramon “ER” Ejercito in connection with an illegal insurance contract for boatmen and tourists that he approved...
SC: Making departing OFWs pay for SSS unconstitutional
by Daphne Galvez - March 26, 2025 - 12:00am
The Supreme Court has ruled that mandating land-based overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to pay Social Security System contributions before leaving the country is unconstitutional.
DOJ: Refusal to extradite Teves could hinder Timor’s Asean bid
by Daphne Galvez - March 26, 2025 - 12:00am
The Philippine government could oppose Timor-Leste’s bid to join the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) for refusing to extradite former Negros Oriental congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr., according...
SC orders Jalosjos to vacate Dakak property
by Daphne Galvez - March 22, 2025 - 12:00am
The Supreme Court (SC) has ordered operators of the Dakak Beach Resort Corp. led by Romeo Jalosjos to vacate a 1,602-square-meter property in Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte that they have been leasing for 20 year...
DOJ: Some people are making money on Teves case
by Daphne Galvez - March 22, 2025 - 12:00am
The Department of Justice (DOJ) will appeal the decision of the Timor-Leste Court of Appeals (CA) nixing the Philippine government’s request to extradite expelled Negros Oriental representative Arnolfo Teves...
Timor-Leste appeals court rejects Teves extradition
by Daphne Galvez - March 21, 2025 - 12:00am
The Court of Appeals  of Timor-Leste has rejected the Philippine government’s request to extradite expelled lawmaker Arnolfo Teves Jr., after previously deciding in its favor twice.
Remulla dares Roque: Return home, face raps
by Daphne Galvez - March 20, 2025 - 12:00am
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla is daring former presidential spokesman Harry Roque to return to the country and face the allegations against him, instead of seeking asylum in the Netherlands.
Malaysia not cooperating in Guo escape probe – DOJ
by Daphne Galvez - March 20, 2025 - 12:00am
Malaysia has refused to cooperate with the Philippine government’s investigation into the escape of former mayor Alice Guo of Bamban, Tarlac, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said yesterday.
SC urged to junk Duterte habeas corpus plea
by Daphne Galvez - March 19, 2025 - 12:00am
The government has urged the Supreme Court  to junk the consolidated habeas corpus petitions filed by the children of former president Rodrigo Duterte, saying that the case is now moot and devoid of merit, since...
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