
‘Complainants need state approval to appeal’
The Supreme Court has ruled that private complainants cannot appeal the dismissal or acquittal of a criminal case without the approval of the State,…
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The Supreme Court has ruled that private complainants cannot appeal the dismissal or acquittal of a criminal case without the approval of the State,…
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The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that women may now be held criminally liable for rape by sexual intercourse, saying the crime became gender-neutral after…
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Access to justice is not merely a legal principle but "literally, a court that travels to a person who cannot travel to it," Supreme Court Senior Associate…
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The Supreme Court ruled that rape by sexual intercourse may now be committed by either a man or a woman following the enactment of Republic Act No. 11648 in…
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The Supreme Court has ruled that a private complainant has no legal standing to appeal or file a petition for certiorari challenging the dismissal or acquittal…
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The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) removes 30 to 35 tons of garbage every day from Metro Manila's waterways and pumping stations,…
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Conrad Manila’s Inspired Beginnings 2026 reached its zenith after its multi-designer finale — a breathtaking spectacle that brilliantly codified the evolution…
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The best evenings are often defined by thoughtfulness: exceptional food, meaningful company, and a journey that feels as refined as the destination. Across…
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In July 2016, a United Nations-backed arbitral tribunal ruled in favor of the Philippines in its case against China over the West Philippine Sea, rejecting…
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The Northern Police District (NPD) arrested 18 wanted persons during a series of manhunt operations across northern Metro Manila over the past week, including…
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Investigators have yet to determine whether the incident was a workplace accident or if foul play was involved.
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Manila Water Co. is strengthening its defenses against El Niño and dwindling allocations from Angat Dam by expanding its alternative water sources, with its…
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He is still entitled to due process and has the opportunity to present his defense before the court.
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The Acting Senate Sergeant-At-Arms who was in charge of security at the time of the gunfight in the Senate building on 13 May has been fired.
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Cash confiscated from former president Rodrigo Duterte when he was transferred to the custody of the International Criminal Court (ICC) will remain frozen and…
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Prosecutors were granted access to materials seized from former president Rodrigo Duterte upon his arrest by the International Criminal Court (ICC), but a…
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The Supreme Court (SC) has renewed the Comprehensive Health Care Plan with Kaiser International Healthgroup Inc., extending health maintenance organization…
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Philippine Airlines (PAL) is expanding its North American operations later this year, adding more nonstop flights to Canada and the United States as it bets on…
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