Ex-Customs official and lawyer disbarred
THE Supreme Court has ordered the disbarment of a lawyer for claiming that he has authority to sell vehicles confiscated by the Bureau of Customs (BoC).
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SC disbars ex-customs official over illegal sale of SUV
MANILA, Philippines — A former official from the Bureau of Customs (BOC) has been disbarred by the Supreme Court (SC) who misrepresented himself as a BOC director with the authority to sell seized vehicles.
Drag artist Pura Luka Vega nabbed anew over ‘Ama Namin’ performance
MANILA, Philippines — Drag performer Pura Luka Vega was once again arrested on Thursday over the controversial “Ama Namin” performance in July 2023.
Supreme Court asked to invalidate BARMM governance code
COTABATO CITY — Officials of the Bangsamoro government are bracing for a drawn-out legal battle as a consequence of the petition by constituent-local executives for the Supreme Court to declare null and void the newly-enacted regional governance code.
Press Release - Chiz tells colleagues: Senate must draft rules on adoption of Cha-Cha proposals
Sen. Chiz Escudero cautioned his colleagues on Wednesday (Feb. 28) against proceeding with future hearings on Resolution of Both Houses (RBH) No. 6 without a clear set of guidelines that are contained in the Rules of the Senate.
House panel to start deliberations on wage hike tomorrow
MANILA, Philippines — The House committee on labor and employment will start tomorrow deliberations on various bills proposing wage adjustments amid the high inflation rate in the country.
SC imposes P180K fine on PAO chief for contempt, undignified conduct
MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court (SC) has imposed a P180,000 fine on Public Attorneys Office (PAO) Chief Persida Rueda-Acosta for her social media statements on the "Conflict of Interest" provision of the Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability (CPRA).
SC fines PAO chief P180,000 for contempt
MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court (SC) has slapped a fine of P180,000 on Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) chief Persida Acosta over her statements against the “conflict of interest” provision in the new lawyers’ code of conduct, citing her for indirect contempt and grossly undignified conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice.