Low number of cases filed at Ombudsman
THE Office of the Ombudsman recorded only 1,381 cases for fact-finding in the first six months of 2024, lower by 32 percent compared to 2,038 cases for the same period last year.
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Unlikely for Bato to be ‘insider witness’ – ICC lawyer
MANILA, Philippines — Given his role in the implementation of the previous administration’s war against illegal drugs, it is unlikely for Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa to be considered an “insider witness” in the ongoing investigation of the International Criminal Court (ICC), according to a lawyer representing the victims of the bloody anti-drug campaign.
Press Release - Sen. Robin Heartened by Former Chief Justice's Remarks on Cha-Cha Petition
Sen. Robinhood "Robin" C. Padilla is heartened by the remarks of former Chief Justice Artemio Panganiban on the petition he filed before the Supreme Court last week, asking the High Court to resolve whether both houses should vote jointly or separately in discussing amendments to the 1987 Constitution.
CA rejects activists’ habeas data, amparo petitions
THE Court of Appeals has denied the application of protective writs by environmental activists Jonela Castro and Jhed Tamano who have been red-tagged.
Cordillera group wants freeze order on assets lifted
THE Cordillera People’s Alliance (CPA) yesterday asked the Supreme Court to lift the freeze order issued by the Anti-Money Laundering Council on its assets and bank accounts.
CA junks Bataan environmentalists’ protection plea
MANILA, Philippines — The Court of Appeals (CA) has denied a petition for protective writs filed by environmental activists Jonila Castro and Jhed Tamano, who claimed they were seized by military men in Bataan last year.
Press Release - Dela Rosa: Privilege speech Protect the people
SENATOR RONALD "BATO" DELA ROSA
Court dismisses petition for writ of amparo
THE Court of Appeals (CA) has dismissed the petition for writ of amparo and habeas data filed by two environmental community organizers linked to a communist front organization.