MANILA — The Court of Appeals (CA) junked the motion for reconsideration filed by pro-life group Alliance For the Family Foundation Philippines, Inc. (ALFI) seeking to stop the Food and Drug…
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SC oral arguments on same sex marriage set for June 19
MANILA — The Supreme Court (SC) has set for oral arguments a petition originally filed two years ago challenging the validity of provisions of the Family Code limiting marriage to heterosexual…
Palace advises Sereno to reflect on her legacy
lMANILA — Malacanang on Tuesday advised Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Cereno to use ‘wellness leave’ to reflect on her legacy and consider what would be best for the Supreme Court…
SC acquits 2 men of rape charges
MANILA — The Supreme Court (SC) acquitted two persons who were convicted of rape in Davao in 2012. In a 20-page decision dated Jan. 17, penned by Associate Justice Samuel Martires,…
Nothing ‘irregular’ with Sereno’s Land Cruiser purchase
MANILA — An associate justice of the Supreme Court (SC) on Monday said the acquisition of Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno’s PHP5.1 million luxury vehicle complied with a budget circular allowing…
Sereno ‘delayed’ action on Maute transfer request: Tijam
MANILA — Supreme Court (SC) Associate Justice Noel Tijam on Monday said Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno failed to act promptly on the transfer of cases of Maute members from Cagayan…
House panel to invite SC justices in Sereno impeach hearing
MANILA — The House of Representatives’ Justice Committee will invite all Supreme Court (SC) justices to shed light on the allegation that Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno falsified several en banc…
Sereno to snub impeach hearings; lawyers to attend
MANILA — Supreme Court Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno will attend the House Justice Committee’s hearing on her impeachment through her legal counsel on Wednesday amid Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez’ call to…
SC upholds Comelec gun ban rule for private security personnel
MANILA — The Supreme Court (SC) upheld the resolution issued by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) requiring private security personnel and bodyguards to seek authority from the poll body to possess…
SC affirms dismissal of Napoles bail plea
MANILA — The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday ruled in favor of the Sandiganbayan’s denial of the petition for bail filed by Janet Lim Napoles in connection with plunder and other cases…
SC upholds ruling allowing plea bargain in drug cases
MANILA — The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday affirmed its ruling allowing plea bargain deals in drug cases. The high court denied with finality the motion for reconsideration filed by prosecutors…
Sereno won’t quit amid Palace official’s resign call
MANILA — Supreme Court Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno will not resign from her post, her spokesperson said on Monday. “As previously declared, resignation has never been an option. The CJ…
SC orders Muntinlupa RTC Judge, PNP to comment De Lima’s petition on legality of arrest
MANILA -– The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday ordered the respondents to file a comment on the petition filed by detained Senator Leila De Lima questioning the legality of her…