
SC: ‘Sweetheart’ theory not justifiable
The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that a victim’s admission of being in a relationship with her abuser does not imply consent to sex, emphasizing that clear and…
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The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that a victim’s admission of being in a relationship with her abuser does not imply consent to sex, emphasizing that clear and…
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Since President Donald Trump took office, his administration has been trying to restrict Harvard University from enrolling foreign students, even seeking to…
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‘The Senate impeachment court has already acquired jurisdiction over the case. The Ombudsman should await the outcome of the proceedings.‘
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Garcia also said they want to see the effect of the High Court’s decision before and after the elections.
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Asking Congress to plug electoral loopholes is like asking a fox to redesign the henhouse.
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The CA also reversed earlier court decisions. Skeptics noticed the timing of the release of the ruling, which came shortly before the midterm elections.
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Vice President Sara Duterte said Sunday that the Office of the Vice President will submit its response to the Ombudsman “within the required period” as her…
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A judgment on the pleadings is appropriate when an answer to a claim fails to tender an issue, or otherwise admits the material allegations in the adverse…
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The Ombudsman’s swift launch of a preliminary investigation into the alleged unlawful use of Vice President Sara Duterte’s confidential funds “speaks volumes”…
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The Supreme Court (SC) directed Camarines Norte Rep. Joefina Tallado to explain why she should not be held for indirect contempt of court, requesting a…
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The Supreme Court has ruled that second placers in local elections cannot be proclaimed as winners when the leading candidate is disqualified, reaffirming that…
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The impeachment effort isn’t just a reckoning; it’s to remove a presidential contender, Duterte.
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Vice President Sara Duterte’s office confirmed Friday that it has officially received the order from the Office of the Ombudsman directing her to respond to…
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The Court of Appeals (CA) has invalidated the Office of the Ombudsman’s six-month preventive suspension order issued in August 2024 against eight Antique…
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The Commission on Elections (Comelec) Second Division has canceled the registration of the Duterte Youth partylist, although the ruling is not yet final.
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The office will be entering an arena shaped by suspicion, polarization and deepening cynicism toward democratic institutions.
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The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) issued an advisory on Monday clarifying the rules for local officials who were previously dismissed…
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