Category : Judicial System


Estrada Seeks Travel Clearance Amid Graft Cases

Senator Jose Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has formally requested travel clearance from the Sandiganbayan 5th Division for a scheduled trip to Hong Kong, Macau, and Japan. This move comes as he faces 11 pending graft cases related to the PDAF issue, despite pr

Aklan's 10th Most Wanted Arrested in Kalibo Drug Raid

Operatives from Kalibo Municipal Police Station apprehended alias Mike, the province's 10th most wanted person, for violating RA 9165 in New Washington, Aklan. The arrest strengthens regional anti-drug campaigns.

Five Surrender in Student Hazing Death Case

Five suspects in the hazing death of 19-year-old maritime student Mark Kenneth Alcedo surrendered to authorities. The Philippine National Police confirmed the surrender, with charges filed under the Anti-Hazing Law.

Two Suspects Arrested for Murder in Argao

Police in Argao have arrested two suspects for the fatal shooting of a 39-year-old woman. A .45 caliber pistol was recovered, and drug-related motives are being investigated in the case.

Man Arrested for Five Counts of Statutory Rape in Iloilo

A 57-year-old man known as Rod was arrested in Barangay Tabucan, Dumangas, Iloilo, on March 6, 2026, facing five counts of statutory rape. Police officials commended the operation, emphasizing their commitment to justice.

DOJ: No Law Bars Philippines from ICC Engagement

The Department of Justice asserts that the Philippine Constitution contains no legal prohibition against cooperating with the International Criminal Court, even after the country's withdrawal from the Rome Statute.

Duterte's Lawyer Denies 'Bags of Money' Payment Claims

Atty. Nicholas Kaufman clarifies he is not receiving large payments for defending former President Rodrigo Duterte, noting he rides a bicycle and wears the same clothes due to travel restrictions from the Israel conflict.

NBI and Cebu Police Speed Up High-Profile Cases Investigation

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) 7 and Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) have joined forces to accelerate investigations into high-profile cases, focusing on the hit-and-run death of young businessman Kingston Cheng. New NBI 7 Director Atty. Jose E

Four Top Wanted Persons Arrested in Iloilo by PRO 6

Police Regional Office 6 in Western Visayas apprehended four regional most wanted individuals in separate operations in New Lucena and Passi City, Iloilo, on March 1, 2026, for serious crimes including rape.

SC Clarifies Voluntary Surrender as Mitigating Factor

The Supreme Court En Banc has ruled that voluntary surrender must be evaluated based on the accused's true intent and overall circumstances. This mitigating factor can reduce but not eliminate criminal liability under the Revised Penal Code.

Aklan Police Arrest Second Most Wanted Rape Suspect

Aklan Police Provincial Office personnel successfully apprehended the province's second most wanted person for rape in Barangay Mabilo, New Washington, on February 27, 2026. The suspect, identified as alias Ren, was arrested under a no-bail warrant issued

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