Category : Judicial System


Duterte to Get New Lawyer as Kaufman Withdraws

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte will receive a new legal representative after his British-Israeli lawyer Nicholas Kaufman withdrew from the ICC case, citing a limited pretrial contract.

CHR Calls for End to Red-Tagging in Philippines

The Commission on Human Rights urges all government branches to eliminate red-tagging, citing findings from a national inquiry that show it leads to harassment, violence, and human rights violations.

Jay Sonza Arraignment Postponed by Pasay Court

The arraignment of former TV host Jay Sonza was postponed by the Pasig City Regional Trial Court Branch 118 on Monday, May 4, pending DOJ comment on his motion to dismiss the case for lack of jurisdiction.

Revilla Malversation Trial Begins

The main trial in the malversation case against former Senator Bong Revilla and co-accused began Tuesday at the Sandiganbayan, stemming from a P92.8M ghost flood control project.

NBI Denies Political Targeting in Operations

NBI Director Melvin Matibag clarifies the agency does not target administration critics, citing only 2 of 182 operations involve political figures like Mike Defensor and Jay Sonza.

Groom Arrested for Stabbing Brother in Cebu

A 20-year-old groom-to-be is jailed for allegedly stabbing his elder brother during an argument in Barangay Lahug, Cebu City. The victim is hospitalized with abdominal wounds.

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