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SC: File marriage annulment petition electronically
by Daphne Galvez - April 25, 2025 - 12:00am
Filing of motions and other papers related to the declaration of nullity of marriage or its annulment must go through electronic filing in the first- and second-level courts across the country, the Supreme Court...
Retired judge sued in Cebu lawyer’s slay
by Daphne Galvez - April 24, 2025 - 12:00am
The Supreme Court has charged with gross misconduct a retired appellate judge for allegedly orchestrating the murder of a lawyer in Cebu City in November 2020.
Barangays allowed to hold fund-raising bingo games
by Daphne Galvez - April 24, 2025 - 12:00am
The Supreme Court has upheld the rights of barangays to conduct fund-raising activities without the need to secure permits.
SC charges retired CA justice Dicdican over lawyer’s killing
by Daphne Galvez - April 24, 2025 - 12:00am
The Supreme Court has formally charged retired Court of Appeals Associate Justice Isaias P. Dicdican with gross misconduct for his alleged involvement in the murder of Cebuano lawyer Joey Luis B. Wee.
CA upholds cop’s conviction in drug war case
by Daphne Galvez - April 20, 2025 - 12:00am
The Court of Appeals has upheld the conviction of a Caloocan police officer for planting of evidence and torturing teenagers Carl Arnaiz and Reynaldo “Kulot” de Guzman, who were killed in 2017 in...
Merger of 2 Batangas barangays affirmed
by Daphne Galvez - April 16, 2025 - 12:00am
The Supreme Court has affirmed the merger of two barangays in Calaca, Batangas, thereby putting an end to a dispute that has dragged on for decades.
SC upholds dismissal of case vs Manila cops
by Daphne Galvez - April 13, 2025 - 12:00am
The Supreme Court has upheld the dismissal of complaints against Manila City police officers linked to the controversial secret jail cell discovered in Tondo in 2017.
Bishops set to consecrate Philippines to Divine Mercy
by Daphne Galvez - April 13, 2025 - 12:00am
The country’s Catholic bishops will consecrate the Philippines to the Divine Mercy on April 27 as the Church celebrates Jubilee Year 2025.
Complaint filed vs ‘polvoron’ video uploaders
by Daphne Galvez - April 12, 2025 - 12:00am
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has filed a complaint before the Department of Justice against those responsible for the circulation of the fake “polvoron” video involving President Marco...
Misamis radioman’s slay case: Court junks murder raps vs suspects
by Daphne Galvez - April 4, 2025 - 12:00am
A trial court in Misamis Occidental has dismissed the murder charges filed against three men tagged in the killing of radio broadcaster Juan Jumalon, alias “Johnny Walker,” who was fatally shot during...
Debates on PhilHealth fund transfer end
by Daphne Galvez - April 4, 2025 - 12:00am
After five days of public debates, the Supreme Court concluded yesterday the oral arguments on the petitions challenging the constitutionality of the transfer of P89.9 billion unused funds of the Philippine Health...
Art exhibit features works by sex abuse survivors
by Daphne Galvez - March 30, 2025 - 12:00am
The Supreme Court is hosting an art exhibit featuring the works of survivors of child abuse as part of its observance of National Women’s Month 2025.
SC: Clients should not suffer for their lawyer’s negligence
by Daphne Galvez - March 30, 2025 - 12:00am
The Supreme Court has overturned the Court of Appeals decision to dismiss a petition filed by minimum-wage workers in an illegal dismissal case, emphasizing that clients should not bear the consequences of their...
2 Philippines churches get ‘spiritual bond’ with Italian basilicas
by Daphne Galvez - March 30, 2025 - 12:00am
A church in Baliwag, Bulacan and another in Metro Manila have been granted spiritual ties with known basilicas in Italy.
Mary Help of Christians shrine gets minor basilica status
by Daphne Galvez - March 29, 2025 - 12:00am
The National Shrine of Mary Help of Christians in Parañaque City has been elevated to the rank of minor basilica.
AKAP in 2025 budget questioned before SC
by Daphne Galvez - March 29, 2025 - 12:00am
Several groups and persons filed a petition yesterday, asking the Supreme Court (SC) to declare as unconstitutional the 2025 national budget, among others due to the allocation of funds for the Ayuda para sa Kapos...
5 Chinese indicted for P5.7 billion tax evasion
by Daphne Galvez - March 28, 2025 - 12:00am
The Department of Justice has filed charges of tax evasion against five Chinese nationals who allegedly failed to pay P5.7 billion in taxes over the illegal trade of cigarettes.
SC upholds ER’s graft conviction over boatmen’s insurance deal
by Daphne Galvez - March 27, 2025 - 12:00am
The Supreme Court  has upheld the graft conviction of former Laguna governor Emilio Ramon “ER” Ejercito in connection with an illegal insurance contract for boatmen and tourists that he approved...
SC: Making departing OFWs pay for SSS unconstitutional
by Daphne Galvez - March 26, 2025 - 12:00am
The Supreme Court has ruled that mandating land-based overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to pay Social Security System contributions before leaving the country is unconstitutional.
DOJ: Refusal to extradite Teves could hinder Timor’s Asean bid
by Daphne Galvez - March 26, 2025 - 12:00am
The Philippine government could oppose Timor-Leste’s bid to join the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) for refusing to extradite former Negros Oriental congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr., according...
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