(MANILA BULLETIN) The judiciary's proposed 2025 budget worth P82.4 billion is justified, if only to help it address the serious issues of case delays and court congestion. Thus, said House Committee on Appropriations...
BACOLOD CITY – Mayor Albee Benitez has said that he will let the Supreme Court decide on a petition filed by a group opposing the creation of the Negros Island Region under Republic Act (RA) 12000. BENITEZ (Glazyl Masculino) “It’s up to the court to make the decision on the merits of the...
The Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) has denied the petition of Deutsche Knowledge Services Pte., Ltd. which sought an additional refund or tax credit for P8.2 million for the second quarter of taxable year 2019. Deutsche Knowledge is the Philippine branch of a multinational company organized and...
A center specialized in resolving maritime disputes and the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) have entered into a cooperation agreement to promote resolution of international disputes through arbitration and other alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods in the Philippines and the...
President Marcos said that the Permanent Court of Arbitration is an "important part" of the Philippines' foreign policy, considering the challenges the country is facing at present. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and Permanent Court of Arbitration Secretary-General Marcin Czepelak meet...
It's a big win for Philippine sports. Weeks after a triumphant campaign in the 2024 Paris Olympics, national athletes -- and those who aspire to become one someday -- will soon benefit from a recent ruling of the Supreme Court as it ordered the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR)...
The Senate Committee on Constitutional Amendments and Revision of Codes has formally ended the public hearings on Resolution of Both Houses No. 6 which seeks to relax restrictions on foreign ownership in public utilities, higher education and advertising. Sen. Robinhood “Robin”...
Fernando “Andy” Magdadaro (left), Leopoldo "Tata" Tan Jr. (Facebook) A lawyer-congresswoman from Batangas believes that the two inmates' implication of former president Rodrigo Duterte in the 2016 killings of three convicted Chinese drug lords...
Magsasaka Party-list nominee Argel Cabatbat (Magsasaka Party-list) Magsasaka Party-list nominee, lawyer Argel Cabatbat galvanized Filipino farmers on Tuesday, Aug. 20 with an inspiring message following the group's recent, major legal...
As the Taguig regional trial court (RTC) has junked the bid for injunctive relief of the Malampaya consortium members, power utility giant Manila Electric Company (Meralco) indicated that it is already planning to reschedule the competitive selection process (CSP) or bidding for the procurement of...
Senator Ronald Bato dela Rosa (left), ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro (MANILA BULLETIN, Facebook) House Deputy Minority Leader ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro has responded to Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa's conspiracy...
The Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) has denied the petition of five cement trading companies against the safeguard duties imposed by the government in 2019 on cement importations. In 2018, the Department of Trade (DTI) conducted a probe on the increased importations of cement. The investigation...
