SC denies Harry Roque’s request for protective writ

Tetch Torres-Tupas 10/01/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court has denied the protection writ sought by former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque. “The court denied Roque’s prayer for the writ of Amparo. It held that Amparo is not the proper remedy against congressional…

OSG files petition in court to remove Alice Guo as Bamban mayor

Tetch Torres-Tupas 07/29/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) on Monday filed a petition for quo warranto against suspended Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo before the Manila Regional Trial Court. A quo warranto, which literally means “by what…

Trillanes files plunder, graft raps vs ex-President Duterte, Go

Tetch Torres-Tupas 07/05/2024

MANILA, Philippines – Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV filed a complaint for plunder against former President Rodrigo Duterte and Senator Bong Go before the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday. Trillanes alleged that Duterte and Go “facilitated corrupt practices, specifically the…

Alice Guo may be removed as mayor via quo warranto – OSG

Tetch Torres-Tupas 06/29/2024

MANILA, Philippines—Alice Guo’s removal as mayor of Bamban town in Tarlac via a quo warranto case may come sooner with the National Bureau of Investigation’s (NBI) finding that her fingerprints matched those of Chinese woman Guo Hua…

NBI arrests hackers including media outlet’s data officer

Tetch Torres-Tupas 06/21/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has arrested three individuals involved in hacking private and government websites as well as banks and Facebook accounts. In a press conference on Friday, the NBI said the…

Lawyer appeals for release of terminally ill political prisoner

Tetch Torres-Tupas 06/20/2024

MANILA, Philippines — A lawyer has appealed to the Bohol Court to release a terminally ill political prisoner on humanitarian grounds. Atty. Kristian Lora of the Visayas Community Law Center filed an urgent motion before the Carmen,…

Teves released from detention in Timor-Leste, says Atty. Topacio

Tetch Torres-Tupas 06/10/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Former lawmaker Arnolfo Teves Jr. has been released from Becora Prison in Dili, Timor-Leste, his lawyer, Atty. Ferdinand Topacio, said in a message to reporters. “The request for extradition by the Philippine Government was…

SC: Dismissal of HIV positive employee is illegal

Tetch Torres-Tupas 05/01/2024

MANILA CITY, Philippines — Termination of employment due to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is illegal, the Supreme Court (SC) said in a decision made public Wednesday. The case concerns an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) in Saudi Arabia. The…

More than 12,000 register for 2024 Bar Exams

Tetch Torres-Tupas 04/08/2024

MANILA, Philippines – The Supreme Court revealed on Monday that 12,246 law graduates have enrolled for the 2024 Bar Examination. The deadline for the application to take the 2024 Bar Examination was last April 5. Applications are…

Davao RTC issues arrest warrant for Quiboloy for sexual abuse

Tetch Torres-Tupas 04/03/2024

MANILA, Philippines – A warrant of arrest has been issued by the Davao Regional Trial Court against Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC) leader Pastor Apollo Quiboloy for sexual abuse. Also ordered arrested are Jackiely W. Roy, Cresente…

Carpio: Duterte surrenders PH’s Ayungin rights in China agreement

Tetch Torres-Tupas 03/30/2024

MANILA, Philippines – Former President Rodrigo Duterte gave up the Philippines’ ownership of Ayungin Shoal under the guise of a “gentlemen’s agreement” with China, former Supreme Court Justice Antonio Carpio has revealed. The “gentlemen’s agreement” governs Manila’s…

4 Transport groups express support for PUV modernization drive

Tetch Torres-Tupas 01/15/2024

MANILA, Philippines – Four transportation groups led by Pasang Masda appeared before the Supreme Court on Monday, expressing their support for the government’s Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) modernization program. Pasang Masda, together with the Alliance of Concerned…

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