3 cops held for kidnap of Chinese
MANILA, Philippines — Three police officers were arrested on June 2 for kidnapping two Chinese in Pasay and holding them for ransom.
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DOJ indicts woman over daughter’s sex videos
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) has recommended the filing of complaints for qualified trafficking and sexual abuse against a woman who allegedly sold online the live sexual videos of her minor daughter.
Appeal to stop mining firm’s activities in Sibuyan junked
MANILA, Philippines — The Court of Appeals (CA) has dismissed a plea filed by residents of Romblon to stop the operation of a mining company on Sibuyan Island.
SC: Gadon guilty of gross misconduct anew
MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court (SC) has again penalized disbarred lawyer Larry Gadon, this time for gross misconduct for committing perjury and making accusations based on hearsay.
Canadian in Batangas P9.6 billion shabu haul to face raps
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) will file charges against a Canadian who was implicated in the recovery of shabu valued at P9.6 billion in Alitagtag, Batangas on April 15.
Guo admits owning helicopter, not luxury car
MANILA, Philippines — Mayor Alice Guo of Bamban, Tarlac denied owning a luxury vehicle, a McLaren 620R, that was put on a car show contest in the nearby town of Concepcion and won.
SC clears Yap in ghost livelihood scam
MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court (SC) has cleared former agriculture chief Arthur Yap of graft and malversation charges over his alleged involvement in a pork barrel scam from 2007 to 2009.
SC pressed anew for TRO vs PUVMP
MANILA, Philippines — Two days before the government starts apprehending colorum or illegal jeepneys, transport groups again staged a rally in front of the Supreme Court (SC) yesterday to halt the implementation of the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program or PUVMP.