SC affirms disbarment of Cebu City judge

Izobelle T. Pulgo 08/31/2016

THE Supreme Court reaffirmed the disbarment of a former Cebu City judge for grave misconduct. In a press conference held last Tuesday in Manila, Supreme Court spokesperson Theodore Te confirmed the disbarment of Rosabella Tormis, former judge…

Activists protest anew against Marcos burial at Libingan ng Mga Bayani

Carmel Loise Matus 08/29/2016

Nearly 100 people from youth and non-government organizations mounted another rally at the Capitol grounds at 5 pm Monday to voice their opposition to the burial of the late president Ferdinand Marcos Sr. at the Libingan ng…

SC uphold Comelec decision to extend SOCE deadline

06/29/2016

The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday dismissed a petition that sought to nullify the Commission on Elections (Comelec) decision extending the deadline for the filing of the statement of contributions and expenditures (SOCE) upon the request of…

Malls as voting precincts

Carmel Loise Matus 03/19/2016

At least 200,000 voters can enjoy the convenience of casting their votes inside air-conditioned malls. Commission on Election Chairman Andres Bautista told reporters last night that the poll agency allowed 86 malls all over the country to…

SC wants bigger lot in SRP

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 02/15/2016

THE Supreme Court (SC) asked the Cebu City government for a lot twice the size they already received through a donation in 2010. In a proposed Deed of Donation which they sent to City Hall, the SC…

Supreme Court chides driver for playing cards

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 10/18/2015

The Supreme Court (SC) has reprimanded a driver of the Court of Appeals (CA) Cebu Station for playing card games with friends inside the government office. Ronelo Labar, driver of the mailing and delivery section,  was chastised…

Avoid personal attacks, judge advises media

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 07/10/2015

To avoid being penalized for libel, a retired judge advised journalists to avoid personal attacks in their reports or commentaries. “As the Supreme Court (SC) says, ‘You may falsely attack the policies of a man, but not…

Labor union to contest SC ruling on leadership

Melissa Q. Cabahug 06/12/2015

THE Associated Labor Unions (ALU) will file a second motion for reconsideration on the Supreme Court ruling that affirmed former senator Ernesto Herrera’s assumption as president of the Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP). “We haven’t…

Another ‘Black Monday’ protest

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 07/19/2014

Judges and court employees in Cebu City have agreed to again wear black T-shirts on Monday to protest plans by Congress to already scrap the Judiciary Development Fund (JDF) which is the source of their allowances. Belinda…

Davide lauds P-Noy on DAP

Peter L. Romanillos 07/18/2014

Cebu Gov. Hilario Davide III defended President Aquino for steadfastly insisting on the constitutionality of the Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP). Speaking at the Liga ng mga Barangay Cebu Chapter annual convention, Davide said he understood the President’s…

Vidal, groups urge PNoy to respect SC

Ador Vincent S. Mayol, Doris C. Bongcac, Edison Delos Angeles, Fe Marie Dumaboc 07/17/2014

Cebu Archbishop Emeritus Ricardo Cardinal Vidal said President Benigno Aquino III should respect the Supreme Court’s decision in the same way the Catholic Church respected the High Tribunal’s ruling on the l Reproductive Health Law. Other Cebu…

Aquino defends DAP: Intention was right

Inquirer 07/15/2014

President Aquino yesterday ferociously defended the controversial Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP) despite the Supreme Court ruling that it violated the Constitution as he vowed to appeal the high court’s decision. “We will appeal the decision of the…

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