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December 22, 2011
No Christmas furlough, cellular phone, laptop for detained Arroyo

MANILA, Philippines (Dec 22, 2011) – In one fell swoop Pasay City Regional Trial Court (RTC) Judge Jesus Mupas denied the motions of detained former President Gloria Macapal-Arroyo for a Christmas furlough and use of cellular phones and laptop.

The former president had requested the court to allow her to spend Christmas in her Quezon City residence from Dec. 23 to Jan. 2 and to use a laptop and her mobile phone while detained at the government-run Veterans Memorial Medical Center (VMMC) in Quezon City. All these were denied as the court in effect sustained the stroung objection of the Commission on Elections  to Arroyo’s requests.

MANILA, Philippines (Dec 22, 2011) – In one fell swoop Pasay City Regional Trial Court (RTC) Judge Jesus Mupas denied the motions of detained former President Gloria Macapal-Arroyo for a Christmas furlough and use of cellular phones and laptop.

December 20, 2011
Court orders arrest of Palparan

MANILA, Philippines (Dec 20, 2011) - Within days after the Department of Justice filed a case against retired Major General Jovito Palparan for the abduction of student-activists Karen Empeño and Sherlyn Cadapan in 2006, the Malolos Regional Trial Court (RTC) branch 14 has ordered his arrest.

The arrest warrant was signed by Judge Hector Gonzales .

MANILA, Philippines (Dec 20, 2011) - Within days after the Department of Justice filed a case against retired Major General Jovito Palparan for the abduction of student-activists Karen Empeño and Sherlyn Cadapan in 2006, the Malolos Regional Trial Court (RTC) branch 14 has ordered his arrest.

The arrest warrant was signed by Judge Hector Gonzales .

The retired military official is being accused as mastermind in the disappearance of the two University of Philippines students in 2006. A farmer named Manuel Merino was abducted along with the two students.

December 13, 2011
Miriam gets ICC seat

 

MANILA, Philippines (Dec 13, 2011) - Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago becomes the first from an Asian developing country to get elected as a  magistrate of the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Department of Foreign Affairs spokesman Raul Hernandez said today that Santiago garnered 79 votes to earn one of the seats in the ICC.

Santiago had said that she would resign as senator if she gets elected to sit as a judge in the ICC.

Santiago, however, clarified in a television interview that she did not have to immediately leave her seat in the Senate.

MANILA, Philippines (Dec 13, 2011) - Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago becomes the first from an Asian developing country to get elected as a  magistrate of the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Department of Foreign Affairs spokesman Raul Hernandez said today that Santiago garnered 79 votes to earn one of the seats in the ICC.

Santiago had said that she would resign as senator if she gets elected to sit as a judge in the ICC.

December 1, 2011
Court orders transfer of GMA to Veterans Hospital

MANILA, Philippines (Dec 1, 2011) – Immediately after hearing the testimony of the main attending physician of former President and now Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, the court ordered the transfer the arrested ex-president from her $1000 a day hospital suite to a government hospital.

Pasay City court Judge Jesus Mupas today ordered the transfer of former President and now Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo from the St. Luke's Medical Center (SLMC) in Taguig City to a government hospital.

MANILA, Philippines (Dec 1, 2011) – Immediately after hearing the testimony of the main attending physician of former President and now Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, the court ordered the transfer the arrested ex-president from her $1000 a day hospital suite to a government hospital.

Pasay City court Judge Jesus Mupas today ordered the transfer of former President and now Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo from the St. Luke's Medical Center (SLMC) in Taguig City to a government hospital.

November 26, 2011
Jail looms for GMA

MANILA, Philippines (Nov. 26, 2011) – The prospect of GMA’s house arrest dimmed yesterday after one her doctors said in court that the former president is recuperating, may be treated as outpatient and is on the way to recovery in weeks.

Given this, a government prosecutor moved yesterday for the immediate transfer of former President and now Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo from St. Luke’s Medical Center (SLMC) to a local jail...

MANILA, Philippines (Nov. 26, 2011) – The prospect of GMA’s house arrest dimmed yesterday after one her doctors said in court that the former president is recuperating, may be treated as outpatient and is on the way to recovery in weeks.

Given this, a government prosecutor moved yesterday for the immediate transfer of former President and now Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo from St. Luke’s Medical Center (SLMC) to a local jail.

November 22, 2011
Court OKs GMA hospital arrest

 

MANILA, Philippines – Pasay Regional Trial Court Branch 112 has approved the temporary detention of arrested ex-president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo at the St. Luke’s Medical Center as she awaits trial for non-bailable offense of electoral sabotage.

 “For humanitarian reasons the motion (for hospital arrest) is granted,” said Judge Jesus Mupas of Pasay City Regional Trial Court (RTC) branch 112.

“The court has agreed to a temporary hospital arrest due to her health condition and for humanitarian reasons,” clerk of court Jose Pelicano told reporters after the court postponed to Friday a hearing on the motions filed by Arroyo’s lawyers.

MANILA, Philippines – Pasay Regional Trial Court Branch 112 has approved the temporary detention of arrested ex-president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo at the St. Luke’s Medical Center as she awaits trial for non-bailable offense of electoral sabotage.

 “For humanitarian reasons the motion (for hospital arrest) is granted,” said Judge Jesus Mupas of Pasay City Regional Trial Court (RTC) branch 112.

August 15, 2011
Senate probes on ailing Arroyos to continue

MANILA, Philippines - Despite appeals from some bishops and other parties to go easy on the ailing Arroyo couple, the Senate shall continue to probe accusations of corruption during the past Arroyo presidency.

MANILA, Philippines - Despite appeals from some bishops and other parties to go easy on the ailing Arroyo couple, the Senate shall continue to probe accusations of corruption during the past Arroyo presidency.

Sen. Franklin Drilon said there shall be no let up in the ongoing investigations of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee into the alleged corruptions during the 9-year rule of former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and former first gentleman Jose Miguel "Mike" Arroyo.

July 28, 2011
Camarines Sur remembers Conchita Carpio-Morales

A relatively obscure item in her resume' is that she started her career in the judiciary right here in Bikol. Between 1983 to 1986, Conchita Carpio-Morales was the trial court judge of Pili Camarines Sur. Here are some impressions of Conchita Carpio-Morales given by some local legal personalities.

Conchita Carpio-Morales, the newly appointed Ombudsman, was born on June 19, 1941 in Paoay, Ilocos Norte.

She earned both her Bachelor's degree in Economics and Bachelor of Laws at the University of the Philippines.

Right after her graduation from the UP College of Law in 1968, she started her law career in a private Manila law firm as Assistant Attorney.

In 1971, her former law professor and then Justice Secretary Vicente Abad Santos took her as a Special Assistant at the Department of Justice - thus starting an illustrious career in government service.

July 21, 2011
Korea's Got Talent singer stuns judges, audience

Sung-Bong Choi, 22 years old, is Korea's answer to Susan Boyle of Britain - but with more compelling life story.

Sung-Bong Choi, 22 years old, is Korea's answer to Susan Boyle of Britain - but with more compelling life story.

At age of 3 he was left at an orphanage. He ran away when he was five because he claims he was being beaten by the people there.

In the following years, he lived in the streets selling gums and energy drinks. He tells of having to sleep in stairs and public toilets like dayfly.

High school was the first school he attended after taking a general education test to get his elementary and middle school.

July 9, 2011
PARTY PILIPINAS presents WAGAS this Sunday

Tune in, turn up the volume, and get ready to party non-stop with the country’s premiere Sunday noontime program with Party Pilipinas, “Wagas”!

Tune in, turn up the volume, and get ready to party non-stop with the country’s premiere Sunday noontime program with Party Pilipinas, “Wagas”! 

Be prepared to witness a power-packed opening number showcasing an exciting line-up of today’s best performers like you’ve never seen before!

Move along with the best celebrity dance crew on television and a pair of surprise guests in Sayaw Pilipinas. Watch out for their young counterparts as they groove with the cast of Tweens Academy: Class of 2012 in Sayaw Kabataan.

July 4, 2011
Court allows more state witnesses in Maguindanao massacre

MANILA, Philippines (July 4, 2011) - All restrictions on the testimonies of a member of Ampatuan 'private army' and 33 others are now lifted after the court junked  a plea from the defense questioning the witnesses' qualification to testify.

MANILA, Philippines (July 4, 2011) - All restrictions on the testimonies of a member of Ampatuan 'private army' and 33 others are now lifted after the court junked a plea from the defense questioning the witnesses' qualification to testify.

June 27, 2011
Competence

On June 30, President Noynoy Aquino will have completed his first year in office. Following Rizal’s enduring words—“Ang hindi marunong lumingon sa kanyang pinanggalingan ay hindi makakarating sa kanyang paroroonan”—we take a moment to look back.

On June 30, President Noynoy Aquino will have completed his first year in office. Following Rizal’s enduring words—“Ang hindi marunong lumingon sa kanyang pinanggalingan ay hindi makakarating sa kanyang paroroonan”—we take a moment to look back.

June 11, 2011
Court starts hearing Morong 43 case

MANILA, Philippines (June 11 2011) – A Quezon City court started hearing yesterday the illegal detention and torture case filed by the so called Morong 43 against former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and some military officials.

MANILA, Philippines (June 11 2011) – A Quezon City court started hearing yesterday the illegal detention and torture case filed by the so called Morong 43 against former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and some military officials.

May 20, 2011
AFP Joins OSG in Petition to Reconsider Garcia Deal

Manila, Philippines (May 20, 2011) - The military is working with the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) to ask the Sandiganbayan to reconsider its approval of the plea bargaining agreement between former military comptroller Carlos Garcia and the Office of the Special Prosecutor.

Manila, Philippines (May 20, 2011) - The military is working with the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) to ask the Sandiganbayan to reconsider its approval of the plea bargaining agreement between former military comptroller Carlos Garcia and the Office of the Special Prosecutor.

Armed Forces chief Gen. Eduardo Oban Jr. said yesterday they are ready to comply with all the necessary legal procedures.

May 19, 2011
Meet the Bikolano Ombudsman Nominee

Naga City (May 19 2011) – A retired Regional Trial Court judge has come to within striking distance of becoming the next Ombudsman as he becomes the sole Bikolano nominee, thus far, to the position Merceditas Gutierrez only grudgingly let go.

Naga City (May 19 2011) – A retired Regional Trial Court judge has come to within striking distance of becoming the next Ombudsman as he becomes the sole Bikolano nominee, thus far, to the position Merceditas Gutierrez only grudgingly let go.

Judge Alfredo Agawa , 72 , is now in line for interview by the Judicial and Bar Council that is tasked to provide a short-list of candidates from which President Aquino will select the next Ombudsman.

April 29, 2011
Mariano Heirs Want CA to Reaffirm RTC Decision

NAGA CITY---Even as the Court of Appeals (CA) has ruled in their favor with modifications on the ejectment order against the Naga City government, the Mariano heirs were not satisfied, so they filed a motion for reconsideration that essentially retains the decision of the Regional Trial Court Branch 26.

NAGA CITY---Even as the Court of Appeals (CA) has ruled in their favor with modifications on the ejectment order against the Naga City government, the Mariano heirs were not satisfied, so they filed a motion for reconsideration that essentially retains the decision of the Regional Trial Court Branch 26.

March 18, 2011
Division

Barangays from the Partido district or the Fourth Congressional District of Camarines Sur had been reported to have submitted resolutions to their congressman, Rep. Arnulfo “Noli” Fuentebella, seeking the secession of the district's 10 municipalities in order to establish a new province, Eastern Camarines or Camarines Oriental. The reported reason for this effort is in order for these municipalities' development agenda be prioritized and pursued by the would-be new province.

Barangays from the Partido district or the Fourth Congressional District of Camarines Sur had been reported to have submitted resolutions to their congressman, Rep. Arnulfo “Noli” Fuentebella, seeking the secession of the district's 10 municipalities in order to establish a new province, Eastern Camarines or Camarines Oriental. The reported reason for this effort is in order for these municipalities' development agenda be prioritized and pursued by the would-be new province.

December 20, 2010
Naga Public Market Official Faces Malversation Raps

NAGA CITY (18 December) – A FORMER NAGA CITY Public Market superintendent is facing multiple charges of “malversation of public funds through falsification” with a reported   amount of P 1.9 Million, even as a City legal officer revealed that uncovered documents from the city market indicated that the lost amount will exceed what was earlier reported.

NAGA CITY (18 December) – A FORMER NAGA CITY Public Market superintendent is facing multiple charges of “malversation of public funds through falsification” with a reported   amount of P 1.9 Million, even as a City legal officer revealed that uncovered documents from the city market indicated that the lost amount will exceed what was earlier reported.

December 6, 2010
Re-computations

What Tabora’s statement calls attention to really is Casureco II management’s defiance of the law and the law’s lack of teeth in biting it back. Granted that the power cooperative has filed a motion for reconsideration on Judge Clavecilla’s July 6 ruling, it remains bound nonetheless by that court order until a formal resolution is issued. And yet, Tabora et al persist in their defiance of that court order, of the law. They ought to be cited for contempt of court and appropriately penalized.