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Flood commission won’t have contempt powers
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced that the independent commission probing flood control anomalies will have subpoena powers but no contempt authority,…
Contempt powers of Congress
“In conclusion, it is clear that while Congress is afforded the necessary mechanisms to fulfill its legislative role, the same must always be balanced with due…
SC junks contempt case vs Sotto
Sotto questioned the SC ruling, claiming, among other things, that the ponente was unfamiliar with congressional rules and that the decision effectively…
SC dismisses contempt petition against Sotto over criticism of impeachment ruling
The Supreme Court dismisses a contempt petition against Senator Tito Sotto, affirming his criticism of an impeachment ruling is protected under free speech and…
SC orders contempt charges vs LGU-detailed court worker
The SC cited its inherent power to cite individuals for contempt for conduct that impedes, obstructs, or degrades the administration of justice.
SC cites Bar review coach for contempt over false AI claims
The Supreme Court found Bar review coach Edgar Dizon guilty of indirect contempt for spreading false claims that AI would sort and check answers in the 2023…
Tribunal favors free speech over contempt raps
The Supreme Court has dismissed indirect contempt petitions against Akbayan Rep. Percival Cendaña, Larry Gadon, and Richard Heydarian, reaffirming that public…
SC junks contempt petitions vs Cendaña, Gadon, Heydarian
The Supreme Court has dismissed contempt petitions against Percival Cendaña, Larry Gadon and Richard Heydarian, ruling that public criticism of its decisions…
Gabriela: Topacio contempt charge a 'political attack'
Gabriela Women’s Partylist slams Atty. Ferdinand Topacio’s indirect contempt case against Sarah Elago, calling it a move to divert from misogynistic remarks.
House panel warns banks of contempt over non-cooperation in Duterte probe
The House Committee on Justice warns banks they may be cited in contempt if they fail to comply with subpoenas seeking records linked to Vice President Sara…
Pasay court upholds Curlee Discaya contempt order
A Pasay court upholds the Senate’s detention of contractor Curlee Discaya for contempt, citing his false testimony in investigations of alleged substandard and…
Contempt petition a ‘publicity stunt’
Senate President Vicente Sotto III called a petition seeking to cite him for indirect contempt a “publicity stunt,” asserting that his disagreement with the…
The ‘other’ Marcos found guilty of indirect contempt
‘Any act of disrespect towards the Judiciary strikes at the heart of its authority and undermines the very foundation of trust upon which our legal system…
