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After case dismissal: CERNET 27 lawyers slam ‘trumped-up charges’

By Mitchelle L. Palaubsanon | 4 days ago

Lawyers and members of the Community Empowerment Resource Network, or “CERNET 27,” on Friday denounced what they...

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Duterte lawyer hit for ‘frivolous’ appeals

By Janvic Mateo | March 16, 2026 - 12:00am

Lawyers representing victims in the crimes against humanity case against former president Rodrigo Duterte at the International...

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September 15, 2025 - 12:00am

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With her lawyers “more than confident” of her acquittal in an impeachment trial, Vice President Sara Duterte scoffed...

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20th National convention of lawyers: IBP Cebu Chapter bags six prestigious awards

By Mitchelle L. Palaubsanon | February 4, 2025 - 12:00am

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Cebu News

Supreme Court fines law dean for sponsoring 'exorbitant' trips

By Cristina Chi | August 19, 2024 - 6:41pm

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A worthwhile contribution

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An incongruous res ipsa loquitor!

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Freeman Opinion

ACLEx holds first face-to-face MCLE in post-pandemic era

March 19, 2024 - 10:29pm

This was the first face-to-face lecture series conducted by the Supreme Court-accredited MCLE provider since the COVID-19...

Biz Memos

Lawyers, judges reminded: Use gender-fair language

By Ian Laqui | March 9, 2024 - 9:33am

The Supreme Court reminded judges and lawyers to use gender-fair language during trials and proceedings.

Headlines