The Sandiganbayan Third Division on Monday, July 6, issued warrants of arrest and hold departure orders (HDOs) against Senator Rodante Marcoleta and three others after finding probable cause in the plunder case filed against them by the Office of the Ombudsman (OMB) During a press briefing, Third...
The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte is set to begin on Monday, July 6, opening the evidentiary phase of proceedings before the Senate impeachment court. Duterte’s defense team, led by lawyers who have been preparing for a possible trial for more than a year, said it is ready to...
The defense team of impeached Vice President Sara Duterte said public opinion could play a significant role in her Senate impeachment trial, even as it expressed confidence that senator-judges would decide the case based on the evidence. Defense spokesman Atty. Michael Poa, in a recent interview,...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) closed the week on a positive note as investor sentiment continued to be lifted by lower oil prices and improved macroeconomic signals. The main index rose by 62.31 points, or 1.02 percent, to close at 6,188.03 on Friday, July 3. Miners led the advance due...
Vice President Sara Duterte may personally attend her Senate impeachment trial if her presence becomes necessary, but her defense team said the decision will depend on developments during the proceedings and its legal advice. Defense spokesman Atty. Michael Poa, in a recent interview, said...
The defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte said it is ready for the scheduled July 6 start of her Senate impeachment trial and may present “surprise witnesses” in response to the prosecution’s evidence. Defense spokesperson Atty. Michael Poa, in a recent interview with Bilyonaryo News...
The Office of the Ombudsman (OMB) on Friday, July 3, filed before the Sandiganbayan a plunder case, a non-bailable offense, against Senator Rodante Marcoleta over the alleged P75 million in undeclared donations he received while he was still serving as a congressman, along with three separate...
Equities market rose for a second consecutive session as investors welcomed the World Bank’s reclassification of the country’s economic status and the steady performance in domestic manufacturing. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) gained 56.46 points, or 0.93 percent, to close at...
Local equities snapped a streak of losses, joining the broader regional rally as diplomatic efforts to ease Middle East tensions soothed investor anxiety and drove oil prices down. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) advanced 32.09 points, or 0.53 percent, to close at 6,069.26. Despite the...
Local stocks retreated on the final trading day of the first half as investors locked in gains from a three-day rally, driven by mounting concerns over local inflation and shifting geopolitical dynamics. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) dropped 1.6 percent—or 96.24 points—to close at...
Continuing its recovery from last week’s sell-off, the Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) rose for a third straight trading day on Monday, June 29, as easing concerns over the Middle East conflict and a stronger peso lifted investor sentiment. The main index gained 61.17 points, or 1.01...
The defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte on Friday, June 26, said it is premature to draw conclusions from recent statements made by Lanao del Sur Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong regarding the controversial "BIR box" in the ongoing impeachment proceedings. In a statement issued by defense...
