Atom Araullo sues Badoy, Celiz for P2M over red tagging

Tetch Torres-Tupas 09/11/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Broadcast journalist Atom Araullo filed a P2-million civil suit against former anti-insurgency task force spokesperson Lorraine Badoy and confessed ex-communist rebel Jeffrey Celiz over red tagging. The damage suit was filed before the Quezon…

E-warrant issued for arrest of Arnolfo Teves

Tetch Torres-Tupas 09/06/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The Manila Regional Trial Court has issued an e-warrant of arrest against former Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves and three others for the death of Governor Roel Degamo and nine others. Also covered by…

Manila court acquits Kerwin Espinosa, others over August 2016 drug raid

Tetch Torres-Tupas 09/04/2023

MANILA, Philippines — A Manila Regional Trial Court on Monday acquitted confessed drug dealer Kerwin Espinosa and several others for violating the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act (Republic Act 9165). This drug case was related to the August…

Jay Sonza pleads not guilty in 2007 libel case, allowed to post bail

Tetch Torres-Tupas 08/18/2023

MANILA, Philippines – Former broadcaster Jay Sonza on Friday pleaded not guilty in a 2007 libel case before the Quezon City Regional Trial Court (QCRTC) Branch 77. Atty. Israelito Torreon, Sonza’s counsel, said the court has also…

Chopped body found in Bilibid septic tank

Tetch Torres-Tupas 07/26/2023

MANILA, Philippines — A chopped body was discovered inside a septic tank of a dormitory in the New Bilibid Prison (NBP), a jail official said Wednesday. NBP Acting Superintendent Sr. Insp. Angelina Bautista, however, said they have…

Court convicts dog killer in Cavite

Tetch Torres-Tupas 07/13/2023

MANILA, Philippines–-The Dasmariñas City Municipal Trial Court has convicted a man who stabbed to death a dog out of spite for its owner. Based on the certification issued by the court to the Philippine Animal Welfare Society…

DOJ, NBI offer P2M reward for arrest of ex-BuCor chief Bantag; P1M for Zulueta

Tetch Torres-Tupas 06/19/2023

MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) offered P2-million reward for any information that would lead to the arrest of former Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Director Gerald Bantag and…

4 Degamo slay suspects linked to crime scene through DNA

Tetch Torres-Tupas 06/13/2023

MANILA, Philippines–Four of the accused in the killing of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo may have recanted their earlier testimonies, but DNA samples from them match with the samples found in the shooters’ vehicle and at the…

NBI files murder raps vs suspended Rep. Teves

Tetch Torres-Tupas 05/17/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has filed before the Department of Justice (DOJ) criminal complaints against Negros Oriental Representative Arnolfo Teves Jr. Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said the complaint filed is with…

Remulla, citing ‘reliable source’, says Teves may return to PH Wednesday

Tetch Torres-Tupas 05/16/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Suspended Negros Oriental Representative Arnolfo Teves Jr. may return to the country Wednesday, according to Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla citing an information coming from a reliable source. Remulla said he considers the source…

Correctional Institution for Women to close in 5 years

Tetch Torres-Tupas 05/16/2023

MANILA, Philippines —Before the end of the Marcos administration in 2028, the 15-hectare Correctional Institution for Women (CIW) in Mandaluyong City will be closed, Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Director General Gregorio Catapang announced Monday. Catapang said the…

Interpol notice issued vs. Teves as murder raps loom

Tetch Torres-Tupas 05/10/2023

MANILA, Philippines–The International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) notice has been issued against Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr., Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said Wednesday. “He cannot keep his whereabouts secret anymore since there is already an…

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