Ditch single-use plastics, Supreme Court urges court personnel
MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court has urged judiciary officials and personnel to avoid using single-use plastics to reduce waste.
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SC upholds Ombudsman ruling in 2009 Maguindanao massacre
THE Supreme Court has upheld the decision of the Ombudsman dismissing the graft complaint filed against two Army officials over their alleged failure to protect journalists who were among the 58 individuals killed in the 2009 Maguindanao massacre.
Direct access to CJ created vs judicial corruption
MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court (SC) has created an additional channel for the public for reporting corrupt judges, lawyers and court personnel through an email address that is directly accessible to Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo.
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.
Groups hail SC decision granting amparo petition for ex-Bayan Muna solon
MANILA, Philippines — Several individuals and progressive groups applauded the recent Supreme Court (SC) decision granting the petition for a writ of amparo for former Bayan Muna Partylist lawmaker Seigfred Deduro.
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.
Lawyers, judges reminded: Use gender-fair language
MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court reminded judges and lawyers to use gender-fair language during trials and proceedings.
SC defends judiciary from online abuse
“By merely having access to social media, private individuals could publish their thoughts without need of self-policing or adhering to the ethical standard required of the press. As a result, content could be created and shared with abandon, purely for clout for ‘likes’ and even disregard for the truth.”
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