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Legarda, Leviste eyed as next big fish
by Ghio Ong - September 8, 2026 - 12:00am
Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla vowed to go after “big fish” Sen. Loren Legarda and her son Batangas 1st district Rep. Leandro Leviste, whom he accused of “running to hide” in France.
Romualdez arrested, in hospital ‘detention’
by Ghio Ong - September 8, 2026 - 12:00am
Former House speaker Martin Romualdez was placed under arrest last night on orders of the Sandiganbayan, where he was indicted for P7.4-billion plunder together with fugitive ex-congressman Zaldy Co and two oth...
CA junks petition of drug-planting cops
by Ghio Ong - September 7, 2026 - 12:00am
Five policemen accused of planting drug evidence in 2022 have had their petition dismissed by the Court of Appeals.
12,029 take Bar exams
by Ghio Ong - September 7, 2026 - 12:00am
The Bar examinations started yesterday, with 12,029 law graduates taking the test.
Taguig ‘meddling’ on reclamation inspection hit
by Ghio Ong - September 7, 2026 - 12:00am
Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla has accused the Taguig local government of blocking the investigation by his office of alleged illegal reclamation activities in the city.
Sandigan denies ‘congtractor’ bid to quash flood control cases
by Ghio Ong - September 7, 2026 - 12:00am
Two divisions of the Sandiganbayan threw out the bids of alleged “congtractor” Uswag Ilonggo party-list Rep. James Ang to dismiss one graft case against him and consolidate the 14 others.
Ombudsman to SC: Act on complaint vs CA justices
by Ghio Ong - September 7, 2026 - 12:00am
Following his call for the Supreme Court (SC) to do some “soul-searching,” Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla is seeking an update on an administrative case filed last year by his predecessor against seven...
Bail for alleged brains behind UA exec’s killing denied
by Ghio Ong - September 4, 2026 - 12:00am
The Court of Appeals has dismissed the bail petition filed by a businessman’s brother, who is accused of murdering his kin.
DOJ starts probe into Ateneo drowning deaths
by Ghio Ong - September 4, 2026 - 12:00am
The Department of Justice  has started its preliminary hearing on the drowning deaths of Ateneo de Manila University athletes Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili.
Raps filed vs 15-year-old suspect in Tacloban shooting
by Ghio Ong - September 4, 2026 - 12:00am
Four charges of frustrated murder and six for attempted murder were filed by the Tacloban City prosecutor against the 15-year-old who opened fire inside the San Jose National High School that left three students...
JBC invites 5 senior justices to apply for CJ position
by Ghio Ong - September 2, 2026 - 12:00am
Five senior justices of the Supreme Court have been “invited” to apply for the position of chief justice ahead of the retirement of Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo on Nov. 6.
SC affirms DQ of Sultan Kudarat governor
by Ghio Ong - August 28, 2026 - 12:00am
The Supreme Court  has canceled the certificate of candidacy  of Sultan Kudarat Gov. Pax Ali Mangudadatu, disqualifying him from running in the 2022 general elections for lying about his residency.
DOJ starts Senate shooting probe
by Ghio Ong - August 28, 2026 - 12:00am
hree months after the incident, the Department of Justice  has started its preliminary investigation into the shooting that erupted at the Senate complex, which supposedly facilitated the escape of Sen. Ronald...
Tacloban shooter’s policewoman-aunt faces raps
by Ghio Ong - August 26, 2026 - 12:00am
The Tacloban city prosecutor has recommended the indictment of a policewoman for multiple homicide through reckless imprudence over the June 22 school shooting incident in the city
Court stenographer sacked over fake annulment ruling
by Ghio Ong - August 21, 2026 - 12:00am
A court stenographer in Paniqui, Tarlac has been dismissed for grave misconduct after she allegedly duped a complainant into paying P250,000 in exchange for a fake annulment ruling, the Supreme Court (SC) reported...
7 get life for kidnap of elderly woman
by Ghio Ong - August 21, 2026 - 12:00am
MANILA, Philippines — A Quezon City court has convicted seven people for kidnapping a 78-year-old Filipino-Chinese woman whose family paid P8.1 million in ransom for her release in 2025, the Department of Justice...
MIAA not liable for aborted Bohol airport project – CA
by Ghio Ong - August 19, 2026 - 12:00am
The Manila International Airport Authority is not obliged to pay P386 million in damages for the aborted Panglao Airport project in Bohol, according to the Court of Appeals.
Sex assault cases filed vs Marikina lawmaker
by Ghio Ong - August 19, 2026 - 12:00am
The Department of Justice has indicted Marikina 1st district Rep. Marcelino Teodoro on charges of sexual assault and acts of lasciviousness.
Wage hike may proceed if…
by Ghio Ong - August 13, 2026 - 12:00am
 As the temporary restraining order blocking the implementation of an P85 daily minimum wage increase in Metro Manila expires today, the TRO could end in two ways: through an order lifting it or by allowing...
Arraignment for graft of Tarlac ‘congtractor’ deferred
by Ghio Ong - August 12, 2026 - 12:00am
The arraignment of Tarlac Rep. Noel Rivera has been deferred after he filed several motions questioning the graft charges filed against him by the Office of the Ombudsman.
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