MANILA — President Rodrigo Duterte has dismissed two high ranking police officials he earlier accused of being involved in the illegal drug trade. Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella named the two officials…
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Arrest warrant vs De Lima part of due process — Palace officials
MANILA — The warrant of arrest issued against Senator Leila de Lima for her alleged involvement in the illegal drug trade gives her the opportunity to clear her name, Palace…
RTC has no jurisdiction on De Lima’s case –LP senators
MANILA — Senators belonging to Liberal Party (LP) on Friday said that the Regional Trial Court (RTC) lacks the jurisdiction over the criminal charges filed by the Department of Justice…
Illegal drugs crackdown is everyone’s concern — Lacson
MANILA — While law enforcement authorities are primarily responsible for the crackdown on the illegal drug trade, Sen. Panfilo Lacson said that it is everyone’s concern to monitor their efforts…
One more bill reimposing death penalty filed in Senate
MANILA — A new measure that seeks to reimpose death penalty on persons involved in the illegal drug trade has been filed in the Senate on Wednesday. Under Senate Bill…
Police internal affairs to summon cops mentioned by Kerwin Espinosa
MANILA — The Philippine National Police’s Internal Affairs Service (PNP-IAS) will deepen its investigation into the policemen implicated in the death of Albuera, Leyte Mayor Rolando Espinosa last November 5.…
Ilocos village chair nabbed for selling illegal drugs
CAMP DIEGO SILANG – An Ilocos village chair, accused of engaging in the illegal drug trade, was arrested by lawmen when he was caught in abuy-bust or sting operation last…
More witnesses testify vs De Lima for her involvement in Bilibid drug trade
MANILA — More witnesses on Monday testified against Senator Leila de Lima for her alleged involvement in the illegal drug trade that thrived inside the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) during…