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Senator-judges do not live in splendid isolation. They campaign, cultivate constituencies, and know that every question, ruling and vote will be scrutinized…
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Senator-judges do not live in splendid isolation. They campaign, cultivate constituencies, and know that every question, ruling and vote will be scrutinized…
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How can there be a crime if she’s already dead? Her threat will only take effect once she had moved to the afterlife.
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The Department of Justice (DOJ) has created a dedicated maritime unit to serve as the government’s repository of expertise and legal knowledge on the 2016…
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The Department of Justice (DOJ) has adopted a higher evidentiary standard for filing criminal cases, requiring prosecutors to establish prima facie…
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The Department of Energy (DOE) is considering a return to stricter weekly fuel price guidance as renewed volatility in global oil markets prompts the agency to…
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Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian has committed to provide more funding for the construction of classrooms in state universities and colleges…
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Defense Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro Jr. joined Cebu City officials on Monday in commemorating West Philippine Sea Victory Day, praising the…
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Malacañang on Monday confirmed the resignation of Health Secretary Ted Herbosa, saying he stepped down due to health reasons. President Ferdinand Marcos…
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Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief P/Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. has ordered the immediate filing of administrative and criminal charges…
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Dr. Jose "Brix" Pujalte Jr. has been appointed as the new Secretary of the Department of Health (DOH), following the resignation of Ted Herbosa due to health…
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Police doctors at the Philippine National Police General Hospital (PNPGH) on Monday said detained Sen. Rodante Marcoleta must complete his antibiotic treatment…
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The enduring significance of the 2016 South China Sea Arbitral Award lies not only in the legal victory won by the Philippines but also in the…
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As House prosecutors urged the public to closely follow the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte as a test of public accountability, one of their…
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Zamora said the prosecution’s witness schedule remains flexible because testimony, cross-examination and procedural objections could alter the planned sequence…
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Serapio explained that senators occupy two roles at once: politicians elected by the people and judges tasked with seeking truth and justice. That dual…
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Many were taken aback when Presiding Officer Chiz Escudero immediately said that the minimum number of votes needed to convict is 16.
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Based on how the trial has been conducted so far, it would not be surprising if the real losers are the people.
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The Senate majority bloc rejected a proposal by opposition senators to ask the Sandiganbayan to allow their detained colleagues to attend the impeachment…
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