Batangas 2nd district Rep. Gerville “Jinky Bitrics” Luistro sees no problem with Acting Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian presiding over the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, even if he 's not a lawyer. Luistro, the lead House prosecutor in the upcoming trial, expressed...
President Marcos has urged aspiring lawyers to remain steadfast in their principles and use their legal education in the service of the nation, stressing that character matters more than intelligence or eloquence in the legal profession. Speaking at the third Commencement Exercises of the West...
Rakuten Viki, the global streaming destination for Asian entertainment, has announced the premiere of its newest legal fantasy Korean drama, Phantom Lawyer, starring Yoo Yeon Seok (Dr. Romantic) and Esom (Taxi Driver). Following its March 13 premiere, the drama has gained early momentum across...
CEBU CITY – A Special Investigation Task Group (SITG) has been formed to speed up the investigation on the killing of a Bureau of Internal Revenue lawyer in Mandaue City on Thursday morning, Dec. 11. The SITG is still establishing possible motives in the killing of Duke Ramil Perral Lincuna, said...
CEBU CITY – Motorcycle-riding assailants gunned down a Bureau of Internal Revenue lawyer early Thursday morning, Dec. 11, in Mandaue City, Cebu province. Duke Ramil Perral Lincuna was driving an Isuzu Crosswind when he was attacked around 6 a.m. on a busy road in Barangay Bakilid. A motorist was...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) have launched programs providing free legal aid to tourism enterprises and a privilege card granting lawyers exclusive perks at DOT-accredited establishments. Unveiled on Tuesday, Oct. 21, at the DOT Central Office in...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) ordered on Friday, Sept. 19, a thorough investigation into the killing of a lawyer who was an official of the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) in Palawan. Acting PNP Chief Police Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. directed the Criminal Investigation and...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has expressed grief over the tragic death of Atty. Joshua L. Abrina, former Legal Officer of DepEd Palawan, and strongly condemned the attack that led to his killing. In a statement released by the Central Office on Thursday, September 18, DepEd Secretary Sonny...
While former president Rodrigo Duterte’s defense team at the International Criminal Court (ICC) will include a Filipino lawyer, Vice President Sara Duterte said that they have not shortlisted anyone yet. Vice President Sara Duterte and former president Rodrigo Duterte (Screenshot from Bong...
BACOLOD CITY – The Office of the Ombudsman has suspended two Negros Occidental provincial government officials for six months without pay due to conflict of interest when they engaged in private law practice in 2020. NEGROS Occidental Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson and Provincial Administrator Atty....
Senators on Wednesday, April 24, paid tribute to former Senator Rene Augusto Verceluz Saguisag, hailing him as a true patriot and an exemplary, honest public servant to many lawmakers. Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri said that even though Saguisag only served one term in the...
Lawyers' pleadings like motions that border on "incivility and intemperate ascriptions" are not allowed before a court of justice. In a resolution, the Sandiganbayan said most pleadings rely on "grace and fluidity of language" to "enthrall and enlighten" a court. With its declarations, the...
