SC: Votes for nuisance bets are stray, not transferable
The Supreme Court (SC) has overturned a long-standing election doctrine and ruled that votes cast for “nuisance” candidates under the automated election system…
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The Supreme Court (SC) has overturned a long-standing election doctrine and ruled that votes cast for “nuisance” candidates under the automated election system…
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This rule rests on a clear rationale: the dismissal of a criminal action affects the State, not the private complainant.
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A nineteen percent disposition rate was reported by the Supreme Court for judicial cases and 27 percent for administrative and bar matters as of 30 September…
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The Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) was allowed by the Supreme Court (SC) En Banc to retake its role as counsel for government officials in the petition…
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A petition of dismissed Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. to overturn the decision of the Anti-Terrorism Council (ATC) to designate him and his armed…
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The former strongman’s lawyers are keeping their hopes alive even after their client’s appeal was rejected.
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The Kabataan Partylist applauded the approval at the committee level of House Bill No. 212, or the “Delivery of Adequate and Accessible Services in the…
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Supreme Court Associate Justice Maria Filomena D. Singh shared the Judiciary’s intensified push for transparency and accountability, and the effort of the…
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A Bureau of Immigration (BI) officer accused of falsifying Philippine travel records for former Wirecard executive Jan Marsalek has been acquitted by the Court…
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The Supreme Court (SC) En Banc has approved the use of Filipino Sign Language (FSL) interpreting in the Judiciary, a landmark measure implementing Republic Act…
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The Pasig City Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 265 has issued a warrant of arrest against Mayor Jaime “Jing” Capil of Porac, Pampanga for seven counts of…
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‘We confirm that there was an arbitration case and DigiPlus won the case.’
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The Court ruled that bingo games organized in connection with legitimate community or developmental projects do not require permits from PAGCOR or any…
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The Supreme Court (SC) has laid down a clearer guide for judges on when a person can be considered a fugitive from justice, stressing that anyone who leaves —…
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The ICC appears to be leveraging Duterte’s high-profile case to rebuild its battered image following unprecedented criticism and even US sanctions.
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Following the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) rejection of former President Rodrigo Duterte’s request for temporary release, a lawyer representing victims…
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