Now that the pre-trial proceedings have already concluded, Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Friday, June 26 urged the Impeachment Court to consider advising both the prosecution and defense panels to refrain from openly commenting on the merits of the case. Lacson, who will serve as one of the...
After five sessions, the pre-trial conference for the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte concludes Thursday afternoon, June 25. Marking of evidence for Articles I and II was finished shortly after 5 p.m. According to Senate Secretary Renato Bantug Jr., who also serves as clerk of...
The pre-trial conference for the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte is expected to conclude on Thursday evening, June 25. Senate Secretary Renato Bantug Jr., who also serves as clerk of the Senate impeachment court, said the conclusion of the evidence-marking process would...
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Cambodia’s Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the treason conviction and 14-year prison sentence of two journalists who posted photographs on Facebook last year related to border clashes with Thailand, prompting new accusations from rights groups that Prime Minister...
The International Criminal Court (ICC) Trial Chamber III has signaled that former president Rodrigo Duterte is expected to personally attend a Sept. 7 status conference in his crimes against humanity case, describing the hearing as a significant proceeding ahead of his trial later this year. During...
The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Tuesday, June 23, reminded lawyers involved in the crimes against humanity case against former President Rodrigo Duterte to exercise caution when speaking to the media, stressing that legal disputes should be addressed in court rather than in the court of...
The Philippines’ more-than-three-decade-old devolution program remains incomplete, with local government units (LGUs) and national agencies continuing to share responsibilities for many basic services despite the 1991 Local Government Code (LGC), according to state-run policy think tank...
The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Tuesday, June 23, scheduled another status conference next month as preparations continue for the crimes against humanity trial of former President Rodrigo Duterte later this year. The next status conference, set for July 14, was confirmed during the second...
No party dominated the pre-trial conference of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, Senate Secretary Renato Bantug clarified on Monday, June 22. Bantug, who serves as clerk of court in the impeachment trial of the Vice President, told reporters before the resumption of the...
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has adopted the rules that will govern the trial of former president Rodrigo Duterte, which is set to start on Nov. 30. In a 23-page decision dated June 19, Trial Chamber III issued its "Directions on the Conduct of Proceedings," laying down timelines and...
Former president Rodrigo Duterte will not attend the second status conference in his International Criminal Court (ICC) case next week after waiving his right to be present during the proceedings. In a statement, the ICC said Duterte would skip the June 23 hearing in The Hague, Netherlands, after...
The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte would be the Senate’s biggest test—not the recent leadership crisis that seems to have been resolved following Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian’s ascent as Senate chief, former senator Franklin Drilon said. Thus, Drilon said the Senate must not...
