BuCor defends Bilibid strip search
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Corrections defended yesterday strip searches conducted by BuCor jail guards on the wives of political prisoners during their visit to the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa.
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PISTON presses SC for TRO on PUV consolidation deadline
MANILA, Philippines — On the eve of the deadline for jeepney franchise consolidation and on the first day of a three-day nationwide transport strike, transport groups yesterday again asked the Supreme Court to order the suspension of the public utility vehicle modernization program (PUVMP), saying forcing its implementation would hurt the industry and the public in general.
Supreme Court affirms NTC orders nixing 4 telcos’ 3G service bid
MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court (SC) has affirmed the orders of the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) that junked the bid of Next Mobile Inc., now operating as NOW Telecom, and three other firms for a third-generation mobile communications technology or 3G radio frequency.
Transfer of Quiboloy sex case to Pasig court sought
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) is seeking the transfer to Pasig City of the sexual and child abuse complaints lodged against Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy in a Davao City court.
CA halts planting of Golden Rice, Bt Eggplant
MANILA, Philippines — The Court of Appeals (CA) has ordered a halt to the commercial propagation of Golden Rice and Bt Eggplant, citing their potential risks to the environment and public health.
Jeepney drivers, operators prod SC on TRO vs PUVMP
MANILA, Philippines — Jeepney drivers and operators yesterday asked the Supreme Court (SC) to act on their petition for a temporary restraining order (TRO) against the government’s public utility vehicle modernization program (PUVMP) ahead of the April 30 franchise consolidation deadline.
DOJ: Claimant of P218 million shabu faces raps
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) has recommended the filing of criminal charges against the recipient of parcels containing P218.4 million worth of shabu at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).
SC: Quiboloy arrest warrant remains in effect
MANILA, Philippines — The arrest order issued by the Senate against Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy is still in effect as the Supreme Court has yet to decide on the petition of the preacher asking the SC to stop the enforcement of the arrest.