Philippines, UK sign prison-exchange treaty
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and the United Kingdom on Thursday signed a prison-exchange treaty that would allow prisoners to serve their sentences in their home country.
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DOJ: Philippines to pursue case vs China over coral damage
MANILA, Philippines — China will be made to answer for the “innumerable and immeasurable” damage it has inflicted on the Philippine environment, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said yesterday as he bared the administration’s decision to proceed with the filing of an environment case against Beijing before an international tribunal.
Gesmundo urges judges to maintain momentum in judicial reforms
MANILA, Philippines — Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo on Thursday urged trial court judges to uphold the progress in judicial reforms.
Senate should follow its own rules on inquiry jurisdiction – SC
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate should follow its own rules in resolving challenges to a committee’s jurisdiction to hold inquiries in aid of legislation, the Supreme Court (SC) has ruled.
DOJ: Zero hunger task force still exists
MANILA, Philippines — The Inter-Agency Task Force on Zero Hunger (IATF-ZH) still exists even though the Office of the Cabinet Secretary (OCS), which was designated to head the task force, had been abolished, according to the Department of Justice.
Boost cybersecurity measures, Supreme Court orders judiciary personnel
MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court (SC) has ordered officials and personnel of the judiciary to strengthen cybersecurity measures to “minimize the risk of cyber threats” as it issued guidelines to be followed by courts on “proper cyber hygiene.”
DOTr chief files cybercrime raps vs Manibela head
MANILA, Philippines — Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista yesterday filed cyber libel charges against transport group Manibela chairman Mar Valbuena and broadcaster Ira Panganiban for linking him to alleged corruption activities at the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB).
Recruiter gets life for trafficking 5 girls
MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court (SC) has sentenced a recruiter to life in prison and fined P2 million for trafficking five girls for prostitution.