Category : Judicial System


DOJ Vows Fairness in Villar Family Complaint Handling

The Department of Justice guarantees impartial prosecution of SEC complaints against the Villar family, with Senior Deputy State Prosecutor Peter Ong emphasizing a balanced investigation free from external influence.

PNP Dismisses 326 Personnel in Discipline Drive

The Philippine National Police has dismissed 326 personnel from service between August 2025 and April 2026 as part of intensified internal cleansing efforts, with AWOL being the most common offense.

Capiz's 9th Most Wanted Arrested in Iloilo Operation

Police in Western Visayas apprehend a top wanted suspect for lascivious conduct in a coordinated operation between Mambusao and Pototan stations, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat crimes against minors.

Ambulance Driver Charged in Fatal Crash with USC Students

An ambulance driver in Cebu City has been charged with reckless imprudence after a collision that killed a 17-year-old student and injured another. The incident occurred on April 14, 2026, with further legal actions pending.

Ambulance Driver Charged in Fatal Cebu City Crash

An ambulance driver in Cebu City faces criminal charges after driving against traffic on a flyover, causing a crash that killed one student and injured another. The incident has sparked scrutiny of emergency response protocols.

PNP Chief Orders Leadership Change After Hazing Incident

PNP chief General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. has mandated a leadership reshuffle at the Philippine National Police Academy following a severe hazing incident involving 29 cadets, with criminal and administrative charges being pursued.

Two Decades in Limbo: Delayed Justice in Cebu Prisons

Titing spent 20 years in Cebu's CPDRC awaiting trial, highlighting systemic delays that trap detainees in prolonged pretrial detention. With overcrowding and pandemic backlogs, justice remains elusive for many.

Capiz Police Arrest Most Wanted Rape Suspect in Mambusao

Police in Capiz have arrested a 70-year-old farmer, alias Nonoy, who was listed as the fourth Provincial and second Municipal Most Wanted Person for qualified rape. The operation occurred on March 31, 2026, in Barangay Caidquid, Mambusao, as part of inten

Second Most Wanted Rape Suspect Arrested in Aklan

Police in Ibajay, Aklan, have arrested the province's second most wanted person for rape in a joint operation. The suspect, alias Ronald, was captured under a no-bail warrant issued by a Kalibo court.

PNP Probes Cop Accused of Protecting Chinese Fugitive

The Philippine National Police has launched an investigation into an active police officer from the Southern Police District accused of protecting a Chinese fugitive linked to large-scale telecommunications fraud. PNP chief Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. call

Cebu City Motorist Charged in Fatal Hit-and-Run Case

A 21-year-old driver, Dendril Montehermoso, has been charged with Reckless Imprudence Resulting in Homicide and Damage to Property after a fatal collision that killed delivery rider Ivan Serintas Avila, 35, in Lahug, Cebu City. Police confirm no settlemen

PNP HPG Director Steps Down Over Sexual Harassment Claims

Brigadier General Jessie Tamayao voluntarily resigns as acting director of the PNP Highway Patrol Group following sexual harassment allegations from a female subordinate. He denies the accusations but steps down to ensure impartial investigation.

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