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VP Sara Duterte Faces Impeachment Hearing, Defends Finances
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VP Sara Duterte Faces Impeachment Hearing, Defends Finances

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte is facing an impeachment hearing in the House, with her camp addressing accusations and her travel plans drawing scrutiny. She has also publicly refuted claims regarding billions in her bank accounts, while the House panel prepares to investigate related matters.

8 ex-police execs lose appeal in P358-M ‘ghost’ repairs case
Politicsinquirer1mo ago

8 ex-police execs lose appeal in P358-M ‘ghost’ repairs case

The Sandiganbayan has affirmed the graft convictions of eight former Philippine National Police officers and personnel involved in the P358-million “ghost” repairs and maintenance of 28 police armored vehicles in 2007. At the same time, the anti-graft court’s Special Fourth Division acquitted one of the respondents, Henry Duque, after it determined that he was not

Sandigan sets bail hearings for Revilla
Politicsphilstar1mo ago

Sandigan sets bail hearings for Revilla

The Sandiganbayan has set a 10-day hearing for the bail petitions filed by former senator Ramon Revilla Jr., and former officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Bulacan 1st District Engineering Office (DEO), over their malversation case involving a ghost flood control project in Pandi, Bulacan.

56 Witnesses to Testify in Revilla Graft Trial
Politicsinquirer1mo ago

56 Witnesses to Testify in Revilla Graft Trial

A total of 56 prosecution witnesses are slated to testify in the Sandiganbayan trial concerning the alleged ghost flood-control project in Pandi, Bulacan, involving former Senator Ramon 'Bong' Revilla and six others.

Philippine Government Prepares for Zaldy Co's Safe Return
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Philippine Government Prepares for Zaldy Co's Safe Return

The Philippine government, led by the Marcos administration, is actively preparing for the safe return of Zaldy Co, guaranteeing his security and outlining plans for his processing by authorities upon arrival. High-level talks are underway with Czech officials to facilitate his repatriation.

Sandiganbayan junks Estrada motion in remaining PDAF graft case
Politicsinquirer1mo ago

Sandiganbayan junks Estrada motion in remaining PDAF graft case

MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan has denied Senator Jinggoy Estrada motion for reconsideration in connection with his cases involving the alleged misuse of the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF), with prosecutors describing the request as “unnecessary.” In a resolution promulgated Thursday, the anti-graft court’s Fifth Division rejected Estrada’s motion for reconsideration filed on Feb. 16,

Estrada asks Sandiganbayan to allow him to travel overseas
Politicsinquirer1mo ago

Estrada asks Sandiganbayan to allow him to travel overseas

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Jose “Jinggoy” Ejercito Estrada on Tuesday appeared before the Sandiganbayan to secure a travel clearance to go abroad. In a motion filed before the 5th Division of the anti-graft court, Estrada notified that he will be traveling to China’s special administrative regions Hongkong and Macau, as well as in Japan from

Sandiganbayan upholds rulings vs Revilla, Co
Politicsphilstar1mo ago

Sandiganbayan upholds rulings vs Revilla, Co

The Sandiganbayan affirmed its earlier decision that denied the appeal of former senator Ramon Revilla Jr. and a former official of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to cancel their graft cases for their involvement in the flood control scandal.

Hold-departure order issued vs Eric Yap, brother
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Hold-departure order issued vs Eric Yap, brother

The Sandiganbayan has barred Benguet Rep. Eric Yap and his brother resigned ACT-CIS party-list Rep. Edvic Yap from leaving the country as they face investigation by the Office of the Ombudsman for malversation and graft over their alleged involvement in the flood control scandal.

Jinggoy Estrada asks Manila court to lift travel  ban order 
Politicsinquirer1mo ago

Jinggoy Estrada asks Manila court to lift travel  ban order 

MANILA, Philippines — After seeking travel clearance from the Sandiganbayan, Sen. Jinggoy Estrada has also asked a Manila court to lift the precautionary hold departure order (PHDO) issued against him in connection with the plunder and graft complaint he faces in the Department of Justice (DOJ) over allegedly anomalous flood control projects. Bianca Soriano, Estrada’s

Philippine Courts to Adopt Four-Day Workweek
Politicsinquirer1mo ago

Philippine Courts to Adopt Four-Day Workweek

The Philippine Supreme Court has announced that all courts nationwide, with the exception of the Sandiganbayan and the Court of Tax Appeals, will implement a four-day on-site work schedule and one day of work from home starting March 9.

Sandigan sets Revilla’s bail hearing for malversation on April 6
Politicsinquirer1mo ago

Sandigan sets Revilla’s bail hearing for malversation on April 6

MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan on Friday set April 6 as the start of the bail hearing for the malversation case of former Sen. Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. and his co-accused, who filed a bid for temporary release. Malversation can be a discretionary bail offense if the penalty involved is reclusion perpetua. In such cases,