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(Eagle News) — The Supreme Court has denied a motion questioning President Rodrigo Duterte’s imposition of martial law in Mindanao. Voting 10-3-1, the en banc denied for “mootness and lack of merit” the motion aimed at questioning a July 4 court decision upholding such. Only Justice Marvic Leonen voted for the motion for reconsideration filed by Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman, Eufemia Campos and Norkaya Mohamad. Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno, Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio and […]
(Eagle News) — Lawyer Larry Gadon on Saturday said he received “unverified” information an “oligarch” was planning to give a P200-million bribe to each senator who votes for Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno’s acquittal in impeachment court. “Itong mga oligarko na ito, palaging nananalo sa mga kaso nila kay Sereno. Di ko lang mapangalanan dahil ito ay aking iniimbestigahan din,” Gadon said in a radio interview. “Kaya pala malakas ang loob niya (Sereno) kasi pinapangakuan […]
(Eagle News) — Speaking for the first time in public, Associate Justice Teresita de Castro said she “welcomes” the opportunity to attend the impeachment hearing held by the House justice panel on Wednesday, as this was the “proper venue” where she can “correct misinformation that has been spread many times during this period.” “I welcome this opportunity because this will be the right time for me to explain to everyone the process we follow in […]
Only Associate Justice De Castro allowed to speak on “adjudicative” matters By Moira Encina and Erwin Temperante Eagle News Service (Eagle News)– The Supreme Court en banc has voted to allow justices and other personnel to attend House justice panel hearings on the impeachment complaint against Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno. But SC spokesperson Theodore Te said the en banc–which voted unanimously without Sereno— allowed Associate Justice Noel Tijam and the others, except Associate Justice Teresita […]
(Eagle News) — Supreme Court Associate Justice Teresita de Castro did not attend the resumption of hearings on the impeachment complaint against SC Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno on Monday. But Rep. Rey Umali, chair of the House justice panel hearing the complaint, said she expressed willingness to attend the same should the SC en banc give her the approval to do this. Umali said apart from De Castro, Associate Justice Noel Tijam, SC spokesperson […]
(Eagle News) — The camp of Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno said on Sunday that it would be “highly irregular” for Associate Justice Teresita de Castro to take the witness stand, especially against the head of the judiciary.. “Medyo kinikilabutan po ako. Mahirap naman po ata na ‘yung hukom o yung huwes, biglang nagiging testigo,” lawyer Winnie Salumbides, a spokesperson of Sereno, said, adding that it was “unconventional.” Salumbides made the pronouncement following a House […]
(Eagle News) — Supreme Court Associate Justice Teresita de Castro on Wednesday denied she had given a Manila Times reporter any information about a draft temporary restraining order which was allegedly tampered by Supreme Court Justice Ma. Lourdes Sereno. “I have never released to Jomar Canlas any information, report, or document regarding the work of the Court,” De Castro said in a brief statement sent through SC Spokesperson Theodore Te. De Castro issued the statement […]
(Eagle News) — What are you afraid of? This was the message of Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez to Chief Justice Ma. Lourdes Sereno, who has rejected calls for her to appear before impeachment proceedings against her. “Bakit ka naman takot humarap doon? Ano ba kinakatakot mo?” Alvarez told reporters on the sidelines of a judicial forum on Tuesday. Alvarez made the pronouncement after Sereno insisted–through letters sent to the House justice committee– on what she said […]
Supreme Court Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno has warned that any moves to impeach her will endanger the country’s democracy, and reminded judges to resist political pressure and uphold judicial independence. “These are challenging times and it is difficult to keep on saying no to the powers that be, but this is part of the sacred trust for which we have made our vows,” she said during a speech on Monday at the unveiling […]
QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — There is still no clear decision from the camp of Chief Justice Ma. Lourdes Sereno on whether she will attend the House of Representatives’ impeachment hearing on the compaint filed against her. According to her spokesperson, CJ Sereno is still studying the invitation extended by the House of Representatives. The House will resume the impeachment hearing against CJ Sereno next Wednesday, November 22. https://youtu.be/WCLpQNh6YC8
by Patrick Galey Agence France Presse MADRID, Spain (AFP) — The speaker of Catalonia’s sacked parliament was detained on Thursday over her region’s controversial drive for independence from Spain. Carme Forcadell was held by Spain’s Supreme Court in Madrid pending bail of 150,000 euros, a court spokesman said. Forcadell and five other deputies appeared in front of Spain’s highest tribunal on charges of sedition, rebellion and misuse of public funds — which carry a maximum […]
(Eagle News) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that plea bargaining in drug cases is allowed. In a press briefing, SC spokesperson Theodore Te said the High Court denied with finality a motion for reconsideration to its earlier decision that nullified a provision from the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act barring the conduct of plea bargains. The SC voted unanimously to declare Section 23 of the law unconstitutional in August, noting that the High Court […]
