MANILA – The Supreme Court (SC) has dismissed the appeal filed by former Maguindanao governor Datu Sajid Islam U. Ampatuan and former provincial budget officer Datuali Kanakan Abpi,… Read more “SC junks Maguindanao execs’ appeal in graft, malversation raps”
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SC affirms life imprisonment for couple who abused maid
MANILA, Philippines — Remember Bonita Baran? Baran, the housemaid who became the face of modern-day slavery after she accused her employers in 2012 of maltreating her, has… Read more “SC affirms life imprisonment for couple who abused maid”
PET orders Robredo to comment on Marcos’ appeal on poll protest dismissal
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — The Supreme Court, sitting as Presidential Electoral Tribunal, has directed Vice President Leni Robredo to answer former Sen. Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s appeal… Read more “PET orders Robredo to comment on Marcos’ appeal on poll protest dismissal”
Late Marcos crony owes country P1.1-B over BNPP project
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — The Supreme Court (SC) awarded damages worth more than PHP1 billion to the Philippine government as it affirmed the decision of the Sandiganbayan… Read more “Late Marcos crony owes country P1.1-B over BNPP project”
CA upholds ruling STI owes Bacolod school P50-M
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) – The Court of Appeals (CA) turned down an appeal filed by STI Education Systems Holdings Inc. questioning a lower court decision that ordered… Read more “CA upholds ruling STI owes Bacolod school P50-M”
Supreme Court considers body cameras for policemen serving warrants
The proposal is subject to guidelines to be issued by the Court. Justices act on their own for this issue, without a petition being filed. AdChoiceTV News… Read more “Supreme Court considers body cameras for policemen serving warrants”
EXPLAINER: Legitimate children can use their mom’s surname — Supreme Court
AdChoiceTV News — Legitimate children are now allowed to use the surname of their mother as their surname, according to a Supreme Court (SC) ruling. The 15-page… Read more “EXPLAINER: Legitimate children can use their mom’s surname — Supreme Court”
Leonen refutes report he sought P5-M repairs on SC cottage
MANILA, Philippines — Associate Justice Marvic Leonen has refuted a report saying his office submitted a request for renovation of the cottage assigned to him at the Supreme Court compound… Read more “Leonen refutes report he sought P5-M repairs on SC cottage”