Tag: serious illegal detention

Bulacan court denies Palparan’s appeal of decision convicting him

(Eagle News) — The Malolos Regional Trial Court has denied former Major General Jovito Palparan’s appeal for it to overturn its earlier decision finding him guilty of serious illegal detention and kidnapping charges in connection with the disappearance of University of the Philippines students Sherlyn Cadapan and Karen Empeno. In his 60-page appeal filed on Sept. 19, Palparan noted what he said were the flawed testimonies that the court cited in sentencing him to reclusion perpetua, […]

Duterte defends SolGen on Napoles issue

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte defended on Monday the Office of the Solicitor General’s move to recommend the dismissal of the serious illegal detention case filed against Janet Lim Napoles, but stopped short of naming her a state witness to prosecute others allegedly involved in the P10-billion pork barrel scam. “Totoo naman. The circumstances would show. (Benhur Luy) was not restrained at all. If you ever followed the story, the solicitor general is right. […]

Aquino clarifies gov’t-INC “understanding” reached during liaison meetings

  (Eagle News) — President Aquino on Tuesday explained that the Philippine government and the Iglesia Ni Cristo had reached an “understanding” where both positions had been clarified which resulted in the INC calling off its “peaceful assembly” after almost five days of protest. In a forum hosted by the Philippine Daily Inquirer, the President also clarified that he had not talked to INC Executive Minister Bro. Eduardo V. Manalo during the crisis where thousands […]