ICC prosecutors seek clarity on six Filipino lawyers
International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutors have petitioned the tribunal to compel former president Rodrigo Duterte’s lead counsel, Nicholas Kaufman, to…
Edjen Oliquino · · 3 min read
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International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutors have petitioned the tribunal to compel former president Rodrigo Duterte’s lead counsel, Nicholas Kaufman, to…
Edjen Oliquino · · 3 min read
The Court of Appeals has dismissed a legal challenge questioning the appointment of Rafael Calinisan as vice chair and chief executive officer (VCEO) of the…
Lade Jean Kabagani · · 2 min read
The Court of Appeals (CA) has affirmed the leadership of National Police Commission Commissioner Ralph Calinisan as commissioner and vice chairperson and…
Jing Villamente · · 1 min read
Statistics can be very persuasive. They just don’t bring the dead back.
John Henry Dodson · · 2 min read
The rule is straightforward: jurisdiction is determined not by the title of the complaint but by the nature of the claim.
Dean Nilo Divina · · 3 min read
A legal clash is in the offing between the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and local government executives over the disposition of the National Tax…
Lade Jean Kabagani · · 3 min read
TACLOBAN CITY — A Tacloban court has dismissed the terrorism financing case filed against an internationally known humanitarian worker, citing violations of…
Elmer Recuerdo · · 2 min read
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on Wednesday maintained that the National Tax Allotment (NTA) is not legislated under the General Appropriations…
Lade Jean Kabagani · · 2 min read
The Supreme Court (SC) has reaffirmed that directors and officers of recruitment and manning agencies may be held personally liable alongside their companies…
Lade Jean Kabagani · · 1 min read
The Supreme Court (SC) has reaffirmed that corporate directors and officers of recruitment and manning agencies may be held personally liable, together with…
Lade Jean Kabagani · · 2 min read
He said they were discussing the need to protect witnesses in the ICC case, and as justice secretary he was responsible for protecting the Filipino witnesses.
Alvin Murcia · · 2 min read
Members of the Makabayan bloc on Monday expressed dismay over the House justice committee’s decision to set aside the first impeachment complaint they filed…
Alvin Murcia · · 2 min read
Whatever the ultimate verdict, the trial is already doing one thing. It is forcing us to confront a truth that many would prefer to forget.
Barry Gutierrez · · 3 min read
Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla on Monday confirmed that he met with personnel from the International Criminal Court (ICC) to discuss security arrangements for…
Alvin Murcia · · 2 min read
TACLOBAN CITY — The Court of Appeals (CA) Fifth Division has upheld its earlier decision reversing the Ombudsman’s order to suspend former Palompon, Leyte…
Elmer Recuerdo · · 2 min read
The Supreme Court (SC) has directed the Philippine Judicial Academy (PHILJA) to design and implement a specialized training program for applicants seeking…
Lade Jean Kabagani · · 1 min read
Chico pointed to historical precedents in ICC cases, noting a grim but realistic possibility: ‘Duterte might die before this is done with.’
Abegail Esquierda · · 3 min read
The Court remanded the case to the trial court for the reception of evidence to determine the fitness of the respondents to have custody of the child.
Eduardo Martinez · · 3 min read