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OP, others given 5 days to answer BSKE deferment plea
by Ghio Ong - October 1, 2026 - 12:00am
The Supreme Court  has directed the Office of the President, the Commission on Elections and both chambers of Congress to comment within five days on the petition against the postponement of the barangay and...
SC junks petitions vs lower impeach vote to convict
by Ghio Ong - October 1, 2026 - 12:00am
The Supreme Court has junked the three petitions challenging the ruling of the Senate impeachment court that allowed a lower number of votes to convict Vice President Sara Duterte. 
BSKE postponement challenged before SC
by Ghio Ong - September 29, 2026 - 12:00am
A legal challenge has been filed with the Supreme Court, aiming to junk the law postponing anew the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections to November 2028.
Vhong’s attackers to be freed
by Ghio Ong - September 28, 2026 - 12:00am
Four people behind the 2014 assault on actor and television host Vhong Navarro will be released from prison after having their sentence reduced.
Romualdez to seek bail from Sandigan today
by Ghio Ong - September 28, 2026 - 12:00am
Former speaker Martin Romualdez is expected to ask the Sandiganbayan to grant him bail over the various charges against him linked to P7.4 billion worth of alleged kickbacks from flood control projects.
12 ordered arrested for RPG attack on Maguindanao mayor
by Ghio Ong - September 27, 2026 - 12:00am
Twelve people including a municipal mayor have been ordered arrested for alleged involvement in the ambush of the mayor of Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao del Sur in January.
Ombudsman urges NBI: Pursue Davao flood control probe
by Ghio Ong - September 27, 2026 - 12:00am
Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla has called on the National Bureau of Investigation to pursue its investigation on alleged irregularities in government-funded infrastructure projects in Davao City.
Opposition lawmakers buck BSKE postponement
by Ghio Ong - September 27, 2026 - 12:00am
Progressive and opposition lawmakers in the House of Representatives have expressed their vehement objection to President Marcos’ signing of a new law, postponing anew the scheduled Nov. 2 barangay and Sangguniang...
Lawyer mulls challenging new BSKE postponement
by Ghio Ong - September 27, 2026 - 12:00am
Election lawyer Romulo Macalintal warned he might challenge the constitutionality of the law that postponed anew the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE) from November this year to November 2028. ...
Monsod criticizes senators over stand on vote threshold
by Ghio Ong - September 25, 2026 - 12:00am
A framer of the 1987 Constitution called out Senators Alan Peter Cayetano and Camille Villar, who objected to the proposal to lower the number of votes needed to convict Vice President Sara Duterte in her impeachment...
Leni endorses Leonen as next chief justice
by Ghio Ong - September 24, 2026 - 12:00am
Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo has formally endorsed Supreme Court (SC) Senior Associate Justice Marvic Leonen to be the next chief justice.
Missing sabungeros’ kin also missing?
by Ghio Ong - September 24, 2026 - 12:00am
Despite reports that some relatives of missing cockfight enthusiasts will not appear in court, the Department of Justice (DOJ) will continue pursuing cases involving the sabungeros.
Padilla hearing on Bato escape set
by Ghio Ong - September 24, 2026 - 12:00am
Sen. Robinhood Padilla is expected to appear at tomorrow’s Department of Justice hearing on Sen. Ronald dela Rosa’s May 14 escape from the Senate.
SC highlights importance of ‘justice zones’
by Ghio Ong - September 22, 2026 - 12:00am
The Supreme Court yesterday emphasized the need to enhance inter-agency coordination among government bodies handling justice and law, as evidenced by its establishment of 13 out of 20 “justice zones”...
Feuding execs warned: Don’t use ombudsman
by Ghio Ong - September 22, 2026 - 12:00am
State officials using the Office of the Ombudsman as an “arena” for mudslinging will be suspended.
Journalists from Asia, Europe discuss resilience amid AI use
by Ghio Ong - September 21, 2026 - 12:00am
Twenty-two journalists from across Asia and Europe gathered here to tackle how journalism may remain responsive to rapid changes including the accelerated evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) and various challenges...
Ombudsman pushes civil service eligibility for BSK officials
by Ghio Ong - September 21, 2026 - 12:00am
At the minimum, barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (BSK) officials should have civil service eligibility, as they are “the frontline of service.”
Bar review coach delisted
by Ghio Ong - September 14, 2026 - 12:00am
The Supreme Court (SC) has fined and delisted a Bar exam review coach for claiming in 2023 that artificial intelligence would be used in reviewing test answers.
Quiboloy files libel raps vs Hontiveros, De Lima
by Ghio Ong - September 11, 2026 - 12:00am
The camp of pastor Apollo Quiboloy yesterday filed criminal and libel complaints against Sen. Risa Hontiveros, ML party-list Rep. Leila de Lima and Akbayan Rep. Perci Cendaña over statements referring to him...
Panganiban, Davide, Azcuna invited as amici curiae
by Ghio Ong - September 11, 2026 - 12:00am
The Senate impeachment court has invited two retired chief justices and a retired associate justice as amici curiae or judiciary resource persons to share their insights on the voting threshold in Vice President...
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