International organizations’ execs immune in official acts
THE immunity of officials and personnel of international organizations covers only acts done in their official capacities, the Supreme Court has ruled.
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THE immunity of officials and personnel of international organizations covers only acts done in their official capacities, the Supreme Court has ruled.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) vowed on Wednesday to implement all the necessary measures to address extrajudicial killings (EJKs) and other vicious practices being committed by government security forces.
The Court of Appeals (CA) has affirmed the dismissal from the service of three Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers for their involvement in the controversial “pastillas” scheme.
THE Court of Appeals (CA) has enjoined the Department of Agriculture and other concerned government agencies from pushing with the commercial release of genetically modified rice (Golden Rice) and eggplant products (Bt Eggplant).
THE Supreme Court (SC) has directed the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to hear and resolve the disqualification case filed against Cagayan Governor Manuel Mamba by his political rival for alleged massive vote-buying and unlawful disbursement of public funds during the May 2022 gubernatorial election.
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) barred four Filipino women from leaving the country on suspicion that they would be trafficked to work as waitresses in China.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has indicted the consignee of 31 kilograms of shabu worth P218.48 million seized by authorities last week at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) for violation of Republic Act (RA) 9165 or the Dangerous Drugs Act.
THE Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has lost its bid to collect P801.30 million in unpaid tax from a property leasing company.
Former Caloocan Representative Edgar Erice on Thursday filed a petition before the Supreme Court (SC) seeking to immediately enjoin the Commission on Elections (Comelec) from implementing its P17.9-billion Automated Election System (AES) contract with a joint venture led by South Korea’s Miru Systems Co. Ltd. for the 2025 national and local elections.
BAGUIO CITY—THE Supreme Court has ruled that the Commission on Elections (Comelec) erred in disqualifying Smartmatic-TIM Corporation from participating in the bidding process for the P17.9 billion Automated Election System (AES) contract for the 2025 national and local elections.
THE Office of the Ombudsman has received another complaint against Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Chairman Prospero “Popoy” De Vera III in connection with the alleged unaccounted P10.3-billion higher educational development fund allocated for the free tuition and living allowance of government scholars.
BAGUIO CITY—The Supreme Court has ruled that the Commission on Elections erred in disqualifying Smartmatic-TIM Corporation from participating in the bidding process for the P17.9-billion Automated Election System (AES) contract for the 2025 national and local elections.
The Supreme Court (SC) has started its regional consultations on the proposed new legal aid program that would require lawyers to render at least 60 hours of pro bono legal aid services to indigent Filipinos.
THE Supreme Court has partnered with the Australian government for the implementation of the P350-million “Fostering Advancement of Inclusive and Rights”-based (FAIR) Justice Program that will help improve access to justice, especially for vulnerable groups.
Another arrest warrant was issued against Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) founder Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, this time for violation of Republic Act 9208, or the Anti- Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003, a non-bailable offense.
THE Supreme Court has affirmed the ruling of the Regional Trial Court of Baguio City ordering the Camp John Hay Development Corporation (CJHDevCo) to vacate the 247-hectare property that it leased from the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) in Baguio City.
THE Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) announced on Tuesday a total of 46 Muslim convicts have been released since the start of Ramadan last March 10 as part of the government’s program to decongest the country’s prison facilities.
THE Supreme Court (SC) has junked due technicality a petition seeking the reversal of the decision issued by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) which dismissed the disqualification case against Senator Raffy Tulfo..
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Monday denied the conditions set by Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) founder Pastor Apollo Quiboloy for his surrender.
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said Monday that more than 150 Vietnamese nationals were barred from entering the country last month.
FROM the Supreme Court to the Bureau of Corrections, officials have issued policies to prevent health risks due to the extreme heat.
THE Supreme Court has declared unconstitutional Proclamation No. 527 issued by former President Rodrigo Duterte which revoked the grant of amnesty to former senator Antonio. Trillanes IV in connection with the rebellion charges against him.
THE Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Wednesday said a Chinese national suspected to be involved in credit card fraud was barred from entering the country through the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia).
The Regional Trial Court (RTC) of Davao City has ordered the implementation of the arrest warrant against Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC) leader Pastor Apollo Quiboloy for child abuse and sexual abuse cases.
THE Court of Appeals (CA) has reversed and set aside the decision issued by the Office of the Ombudsman in August 2023, dismissing two high-ranking officials of the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) in connection with the reassignment of 285 airport employees.
THE Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced on Monday the arrest of four Chinese nationals believed to be behind the proliferation of fraudulently-acquired government-issued identification cards and documents.
THE Court of Appeals (CA) has affirmed the conviction for murder of seven alleged members of the Abu Sayyaf terrorist group who were behind the killing of a military asset in 2007.
THE Supreme Court (SC) has directed the Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) to determine the civil liability for unpaid taxes of a private contractor from Palawan in relation to the projects funded by the Malampaya funds.
The Department of Justice has recommended the filing of financing terrorism charges against two alleged members of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA).
Two Japanese nationals believed to be members of the notorious “Luffy’” gang were deported on Tuesday to Japan where they are facing criminal charges for large-scale telecommunications fraud.
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