
RTC orders arrest of Tanauan, Leyte mayor over graft case
TACLOBAN CITY — The Regional Trial Court (RTC) in Lapu-Lapu City has ordered the arrest of Tanauan, Leyte Mayor Gina Merilo in connection with a criminal case…
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TACLOBAN CITY — The Regional Trial Court (RTC) in Lapu-Lapu City has ordered the arrest of Tanauan, Leyte Mayor Gina Merilo in connection with a criminal case…
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The motion filed by military and police officers challenging the grant of a writ of amparo to two environmental advocates has been denied by the Supreme Court.
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Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla underscored the decisive role of local governments in breaking the country’s cycle of poverty and…
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The Court of Appeals (CA) has dismissed a petition filed by the Puerto Princesa City Government against the Palawan Electric Cooperative (PALECO), upholding a…
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Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo led the Supreme Court’s (SC) annual Christmas celebration, themed “Paskong Makabago, Hudikaturang Makatao” at the SC Old…
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Supreme Court (SC) Justice Samuel Gaerlan, chair of the 2026 Bar Examinations, has detailed the requirements and process for next year’s test, placing strong…
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"Because once you are Real you can't be ugly, except to people who don't understand." ― Margery Williams Bianco, The Velveteen Rabbit
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Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla on Tuesday said the Office of the Ombudsman is pursuing systemic reforms to address corruption, emphasizing the need to…
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Prosecutors handling the case against former President Rodrigo Duterte and the lawyers representing victims of his anti-drug campaign have asked the…
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The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) reported an increase in approved maintenance organizations (AMOs) in 2025 during its annual AMO…
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Supreme Court Justice Samuel Gaerlan, chair of the 2026 Bar Examinations, underscored discipline as he outlined the process and requirements for next year’s…
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Former Pangasinan 4th District Representative Christopher De Venecia has been cleared of criminal and administrative liability after the Office of the…
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Former House Appropriations Chair Isidro Ungab has raised concerns over the handling of Philippine Health Insurance Corporation funds, calling recent fund…
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The petition filed by the city government of Puerto Princesa against a local electric cooperative was junked by the Court of Appeals as it upheld a lower…
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The High Court effectively reaffirmed that universal health care is not a slogan, but a mandate that the government must uphold daily.
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Malacañang and Congress have no choice but to comply with the Supreme Court order returning P60 billion to PhilHealth by placing the amount in the 2026…
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Pargas said the SC ruling places an added responsibility on PhilHealth to safeguard public trust.
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