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Sereno seeks SC Associate Justice De Castro’s inhibition from quo warranto case
(Eagle News) — Chief Justice-on leave Maria Lourdes Sereno said she has sought the inhibition of Associate Justice Teresita Leonardo De Castro from the quo warranto case filed against her. Sereno made the revelation in a statement on Friday, April 6, two days after she already filed a motion for inhibition against Associate Justices Noel Tijam, Diosdado Peralta, Lucas Bersamin and Francis Jardeleza. According to Sereno, in the 30-page motion filed through her lawyers […]
Plunder case vs former immigration commissioners, retired cop re-raffled to Sandiganbayan’s 6th Division
(Eagle News) – The plunder case filed against former immigration deputy commissioners Al Argosino and Michael Robles, and retired police officer Wenceslao “Wally” Sombero Jr. was re-raffled to the Sandiganbayan Sixth Division on Friday, April 6. This was after the Sandiganbayan en banc approved on Thursday the inhibition from the case of Fourth Division chairperson Associate Justice Alex Quiroz. Quiroz made the move after admitting one of the accused was an “acquaintance.” The Sixth Division […]
Malaysian PM announces dissolution of parliament for tough election
by Sam Reeves Agence France Presse KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AFP) — Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak Friday announced the dissolution of parliament for a general election that will pose one of the sternest-ever tests for his ruling coalition, due to a massive financial scandal and a challenge from former leader Mahathir Mohamad. After laying out the Barisan Nasional coalition’s recent achievements in a 25-minute speech on state television, Najib announced that parliament would be dissolved […]
Duterte, Xi slated to hold bilateral meeting in China in April
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte and Chinese President Xi Jinping are slated to hold a bilateral meeting when he visits China. According to Foreign Affairs Undersecretary for International Economic Affairs Manuel Antonio Teehankee, the meeting is slated on April 10. The President is slated to leave for China to attend the Boao Forum for Asia in Hainan province on April 9. “At the bilateral meeting, this may come up as well,” Teehankee said when asked if the South China […]
S. Korea’s Park jailed for 24 years over corruption
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) — South Korea’s disgraced former president Park Geun-hye was jailed for 24 years Friday for corruption, closing out a dramatic fall from grace for the country’s first woman leader who became a figure of public fury and ridicule. The sentence followed a trial lasting more than 10 months which ended with Park being found guilty on multiple criminal charges, including bribery and abuse of power. “The amount of bribery the accused received […]
Prosecutors appeal Manila judge’s decision not to inhibit from Espinosa cases
(Eagle News) — The Department of Justice on Friday appealed a Manila judge’s decision not to inhibit from the illegal gun possession and illegal drug trafficking cases filed against Kerwin Espinosa. Government prosecutors filed the motion for reconsideration of Manila RTC Branch 26 Presiding Judge Silvino Pampilo, Jr.’s decision in a hearing on Friday, April 4. Pampilo had then said he would not inhibit as he said the allegations of bias made against him were not […]
S. Korea ex-president Park guilty of abuse of power, bribery: court
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) — South Korea’s disgraced former president Park Geun-hye was found guilty of abuse of power, bribery, and coercion by a Seoul court Friday. “The accused is guilty of abuse of power,” said Judge Kim Se-yoon, ruling that Park had forced companies to donate a total of 77.4 billion won ($72 million) to two foundations controlled by her secret confidante Choi Soon-sil. Park’s sentencing will follow the verdicts on the remaining charges […]
Duterte to incoming Justice Secretary Guevarra: “Bring back DOJ’s dignified image”
(Eagle News) — “Bring back” the justice department’s “dignified image.” This, according to incoming Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra, was the instruction given to him by President Rodrigo Duterte. Guevarra made the revelation in a text message to reporters on Friday. “The President seldom sees me, yet he entrusts such a sensitive position to me. I’m overwhelmed with such confidence,” Guevarra said. According to Guevarra, he would “wind up for a few days” in the Office […]
Mohammed bin Salman, reformist prince who has shaken Saudi Arabia
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AFP) — Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed bin Salman, who is set to visit France next week, has shaken up the ultraconservative oil superpower with economic, social and religious reforms since becoming crown prince. The 32-year-old de facto ruler has overseen the most fundamental transformation in the modern history of the Gulf nation and sidelined all rivals after emerging as first-in-line last June. Known by his initials MBS, the prince has pledged a “moderate” […]
Aguirre breaks silence; thanks Duterte, colleagues for helping make a “better” DOJ
(Eagle News) –Vitaliano Aguirre on Friday thanked President Rodrigo Duterte for the “trust and confidence” he said he gave him during his stint as justice secretary in his first-ever statement after his resignation was announced by the chief executive. Aguirre was, however, mum about why he resigned in the first place. Instead, he thanked the “undersecretaries, assistant secretaries and the other officials of the DOJ and all of the agencies under the DOJ family for welcoming […]
Solano pleads not guilty to perjury, obstruction of justice charges in connection with hazing victim Castillo’s death
(Eagle News) — Aegis Juris fraternity member John Paul Solano has pleaded not guilty to the charges filed against him in connection with the death of University of Sto. Tomas law freshman Horacio Castillo III in September last year. The Department of Justice said Solano gave the plea for the perjury and obstruction of justice charges during his arraignment in the Manila Metropolitan Trial Branch 14 on March 21. It was Solano who said he […]
