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November 11, 2011
Solgen files SC motion vs stay on GMA watchlist order

 

MANILA, Philippines - The Office of the Solicitor General has asked the Supreme Court to give them more time to comment on Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s petition to have her name dropped from the immigration watchlist and for a temporary restraining order (TRO) from the SC.

“It is respectfully prayed that respondent be given reasonable time to comment on the present petition and the application for a TRO before any action on the said application for the issuance of a TRO is taken by the honorable court, or that this very urgent manifestation and motion be treated as an opposition to the said application and that the same be denied for utter lack of merit,” Solicitor General Joel Cadiz said in a 16-page “very urgent manifestation and motion” filed with the SC on Wednesday.

MANILA, Philippines - The Office of the Solicitor General has asked the Supreme Court to give them more time to comment on Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s petition to have her name dropped from the immigration watchlist and for a temporary restraining order (TRO) from the SC.

July 11, 2011
DAR, SOLGEN contest SC ruling on Hacienda Luisita

MANILA, Philippines (July 11, 2011) – The Solicitor General (SOLGEN) and the Agrarian Reform Secretary are in unenviable position as they take on the family of their boss, the President of the Republic, in defense of the government and the farmers of Hacienda Luisita.

MANILA, Philippines (July 11, 2011) – The Solicitor General (SOLGEN) and the Agrarian Reform Secretary are in unenviable position as they take on the family of their boss, the President of the Republic, in defense of the government and the farmers of Hacienda Luisita.

June 22, 2011
SC: Danding's SMC shares not ill-gotten

MANILA, Philippines (June 22 2011) - After more than 20 years of litigation, the Supreme Court (SC) upheld with finality yesterday Eduardo 'Danding' Cojuangco's rightful ownership of 20 percent shares in San Miguel Corporation (SMC) estimated to be worth 19 billion pesos in 2007.

MANILA, Philippines (June 22 2011) - After more than 20 years of litigation, the Supreme Court (SC) upheld with finality yesterday Eduardo 'Danding' Cojuangco's rightful ownership of 20 percent shares in San Miguel Corporation (SMC) estimated to be worth 19 billion pesos in 2007.

Furthermore, the Supreme Court shall no longer entertain any more pleadings on the case.

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
3 Sandigan Justices Sued Over Garcia Plea Bargain

MANILA, Philippines (May 19, 2011) - Sandiganbayan Presiding Justice Edilberto Sandoval and Associate Justices Teresita Diaz-Baldos and Samuel Martires are facing criminal charges...

MANILA, Philippines (May 19, 2011) - Sandiganbayan Presiding Justice Edilberto Sandoval and Associate Justices Teresita Diaz-Baldos and Samuel Martires are facing criminal charges for approving the plea bargain agreement between former military comptroller Carlos Garcia and the Office of the Special Prosecutor.

The military is watching. Armed Forces public affairs chief Lt. Col. Arnulfo Burgos said they did not expect the Sandiganbayan to favor the deal with Garcia.

May 9, 2011
Sandiganbayan Approves Garcia Plea Bargain Deal

MANILA, Philippines - The Sandiganbayan has approved today the plea bargain agreement struck between former Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez and former military comptroller Major General Carlos Garcia.

MANILA, Philippines - The Sandiganbayan has approved today the plea bargain agreement struck between former Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez and former military comptroller Major General Carlos Garcia.

In a resolution penned by Presiding Justice Edilberto Sandoval , the 2nd Division of the graft court disclosed that Garcia complied with the requirements to enter the plea bargain deal with the government.

April 27, 2011
GMA faces plunder raps over OWWA fund misuse

MANILA, Philippines -  Former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and three of her former officials were charged with plunder and other offenses before the Department of Justice (DOJ) yesterday.

Arroyo’s spokesman declined to comment until she has seen the complaint.

Ma. Elena Bautista-Horn said she is still trying to secure a copy of the complaint.

November 26, 2010
Testimonial Speech - Gov. Joey Salceda

Testimonial speech delivered during the Testimonial Dinner given to DILG Secretary Jesse Robredo, Solicitor General Joel Cadiz and Justice Ramon Cruz by high school batch mates.

Testimonial speech delivered during the Testimonial Dinner given by the joint High School Batch 1974 of the Ateneo de Naga and Colegio de Sta. Isabel for DILG Secretary Jesse Robredo, Solicitor General Joel Cadiz and Justice Ramon Cruz at Moraville Hotel and Restaurant, Naga City Philiipines on Aug 7, 2010.