SC asked to nix ruling negating fisheries order
The Supreme Court has been asked to overturn a 2021 trial court ruling that declared unconstitutional Fisheries Administrative Order (FAO) No. 266.
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SolGen: No change in government policy on ICC
MANILA, Philippines — Contrary to claims of some allies of former president Rodrigo Duterte, the Marcos administration has not changed its policy on the ongoing investigation of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on the war on drugs, Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra said.
SolGen: Guo can still run, unless…
MANILA, Philippines — Detained Bamban mayor Alice Guo may still file a certificate of candidacy and run in next year’s elections despite an earlier ombudsman order disqualifying her from holding a public post, Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra said yesterday.
DOJ, SolGen: Marriages solemnized by Alice Guo still valid
MANILA, Philippines — Marriages solemnized by dismissed Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo will remain valid, legal agencies of the government said.
‘Nothing illegal in transfer of excess PhilHealth funds’
SOLICITOR General Menardo Guevarra defended the transfer of “excess” funds of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to the National Treasury, amounting to P89.9 billion, saying there is nothing unconstitutional or illegal about the move.
Alice Guo asks court to junk quo warranto petition
MANILA, Philippines — Dismissed Bamban mayor Alice Guo has asked a Manila court to dismiss the quo warranto petition lodged against her by the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG).
Alice Guo's camp seeks dismissal of quo warranto
MANILA, Philippines — The camp of dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo has filed a motion to dismiss the quo warranto petition before a Manila court, which seeks to challenge her right to hold office.
Connecting the dots
Rodrigo Duterte has always defended his brutal crackdown on the illegal drug scourge as legitimate law enforcement.
Press Release - Tolentino urges OSG to form a specialized unit to focus on maritime issues, conflicts in the West Philippine Sea
To strengthen the government's capability to handle international maritime disputes, especially with the increasing aggression of China in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), Senate Majority Leader Francis 'Tol' Tolentino renewed his push for the creation of a specialized unit of public prosecutors that will focus on admiralty and maritime cases.