Court dismisses De Lima’s last drug case
MANILA, Philippines — Former senator Leila de Lima, an arch critic of the previous administration, has now been cleared of all the drug charges filed against her during the presidency of Rodrigo Duterte.
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Traders commit to lower rice prices starting July
MANILA, Philippines — Rice retailers have committed to selling rice at lower prices, or P45 per kilo, starting in July.
Aquino admin officials, personalities laud De Lima's case dismissal
MANILA, Philippines — Opposition figures and former government officials during the administration of late President Benigno Aquino III were delighted by the dismissal of the third and last drug charge faced by former Sen. Leila de Lima.
'Completely free and vindicated': De Lima cleared of all drug charges
MANILA, Philippines — Former Sen. Leila de Lima has been cleared of her last remaining drug charge after the Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 206 on Monday granted her motion for demurrer to evidence.
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.
Judge dismissed for ignoring Supreme Court’s suspension order
MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court (SC) has dismissed from service a judge in Ilocos Sur for ignoring a suspension order issued against him in connection with cases involving annulment of marriage.
Teves movement in Timor-Leste still restricted – DOJ
MANILA, Philippines — Expelled Negros Oriental congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr. has been released from house arrest in Timor-Leste, the Department of Justice (DOJ) confirmed yesterday.
Farmers to seek Supreme Court relief vs reduced rice tariff
MANILA, Philippines — Farmers’ groups will ask the Supreme Court to stop the implementation of Executive Order 62 that allows a 15 percent tariff on imported rice, down from the current 35 percent, until 2028.