Detained Senator Leila de Lima is set to undergo a major operation, her legal counsel said on June 13. De Lima attended her bail hearing on June 13 at the Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court Branch 256, which is handling one of her two remaining drug cases. Senator Leila de Lima arrives at the...
Detained Senator Leila de Lima will attend a bail hearing in one of her drug cases in Muntinlupa on June 13. The prosecution is scheduled to present witnesses including convicts Jojo Baligad and Herbert Colanggo before the Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court Branch 256, which handles case 17-167....
Embattled Chinese-Canadian pop star Kris Wu, 31, former member of K-pop boy band EXO, has been put on trial for rape and leading a crowd to engage in promiscuous activities in Beijing, China. The Beijing Chaoyang People's Court announced on June 10 that “defendant Wu Yifan’s rape, gathering for...
Senator Pia Cayetano has lauded the Supreme Court’s ruling upholding the validity of the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) power to regulate cigarette and tobacco products, saying such decision is a major victory for public health and future generations. Sen. Pia S. Cayetano went to the...
As the Supreme Court of the Philippines marks its 121st anniversary today, June 11, it goes into high gear in implementing its strategic plan for judiciary innovations from 2022 to 2026. Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo has vowed to “remold and transform the courts into consistently efficient...
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) said it will maintain a neutral stance on the intra-corporate dispute involving the hotel-casino Okada Manila in Parañaque City. Roderick R. Consolacion, Pagcor chief legal counsel, said the gaming regulator follows the law and court processes on...
“I am thankful that, as reported by the media, the DOJ is now reviewing my cases.” Detained Senator Leila de Lima made the statement after it was reported that the Department of Justice (DOJ) is reviewing her cases after some witnesses in the drug charges that were filed against her have...
Senator-elect Rafael “Raffy” Tulfo on Sunday vowed to increase the budget of the judiciary when the Senate starts deliberation on the proposed 2023 national budget in the coming months. Tulfo said his “personal working goal is to push for an increase of at least P6.25-billion so that the...
Supreme Court (SC) Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo will administer the oath of President-elect Bongbong Marcos on June 30, 2022. Incoming Executive Secretary Vic Rodriguez (Screenshot from Facebook live) This was confirmed to reporters Friday, June 3 by lawyer Vic Rodriguez, the designated...
The Manila Prince Hotel by The Mania Hotel has announced its anticipated reopening June 1, 2022. This heralds an exciting new chapter in the property’s history as it establishes itself as a perfect staycation place in the heart of the city. Manila Prince Hotel’s Deluxe Room with a king bed...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Tuesday, May 17, assured that it will respect the ruling of the Supreme Court (SC) on the petition filed against President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. Comelec Acting Spokesperson John Rex Laudiangco (Ali Vicoy/MB) “Comelec will always abide...
Only the Supreme Court (SC) can stop Congress in its duty to canvass the votes cast for the presidential and vice presidential race during the May 9 elections. Deputy Speaker Rufus Rodriguez (Facebook) Deputy Speaker and Cagayan de Oro City 2nd district Rep. Rufus Rodriguez had this to say Tuesday,...
