Search Result for “DE LIMA”
De Lima asks Muntinlupa court to junk remaining drug raps
March 21, 2024, 12:47 pm
MANILA – Former senator Leila de Lima’s lawyers have filed a demurrer to evidence before a Muntinlupa regional trial court (RTC), seeking the dismissal of the remaining drug charges against her alleged involvement in the illegal drug trade inside the New Bilibid Prison when she was secretary… Read More
Gov’t vows to strengthen media freedom, security
February 2, 2024, 6:22 pm
MANILA – The government has vowed to strengthen media freedom and security through the allocation of necessary resources. In a media forum on Friday, Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) Executive Director Undersecretary Paul Gutierrez said visiting United Nations Special… Read More
Khan cites gov’t efforts to turn the page, improve HR situation in PH
February 2, 2024, 6:20 pm Updated on February 2, 2024, 6:34 pm
MANILA – Visiting United Nations Special Rapporteur Irene Khan said she saw "positive signals" in the current human rights situation in the Philippines, citing the release of former Senator Leila de Lima and other developments. “The administration of President (Ferdinand) Marcos Jr. has set a… Read More
Japan confers Order of the Rising Sun on Filipino entrepreneur
January 26, 2024, 4:30 pm
MANILA – The Japanese government has recognized Filipino entrepreneur Egmidio Cesar Jose for a pivotal role he played in organizing and strengthening the ties between the business communities of the Philippines and Japan. Ambassador Koshikawa Kazuhiko, on behalf of His Majesty the Emperor of… Read More
PBBM admin ready to tackle 'vibrant' press freedom with UNSR Khan
January 16, 2024, 4:44 pm
MANILA – The Marcos administration is ready to present the “vibrant” status of the Philippine press freedom to United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression Irene Khan, the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) said Tuesday.During the Bagong… Read More
PEZA eyes PHP250-B approvals in 2024
December 22, 2023, 8:45 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) targets to approve PHP250 billion in investments in 2024. In a press briefing in its headquarters in Pasay City Friday, PEZA Director General Tereso Panga said the investment promotion agency (IPA) wants a return to its peak level where it… Read More
Retired police general recants testimony vs. De Lima
December 21, 2023, 4:51 pm
MANILA – A retired police general recanted his testimony in the remaining drug charge against former senator Leila de Lima. In a letter to Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court Branch 206 Judge Gener Gito dated Dec. 18 and made public Thursday, Jerry Valeroso, a retired police brigadier general, said… Read More
Muntinlupa court orders transfer of 11 inmates in De Lima case to NBP
December 20, 2023, 10:47 pm
MANILA – The Muntinlupa court trying the remaining criminal drug charge against former senator Leila de Lima has approved the defense lawyers’ plea to transfer back to the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) the 11 persons deprived of liberty (PDL) from their present incarceration at the Sablayan Prison… Read More
PH gov’t, NDF agree to principled, peaceful armed conflict resolution
November 28, 2023, 8:24 pm
MANILA – The Philippine government and the Communist Party of the Philippines’ (CPP) political wing, the National Democratic Front (NDF), have agreed to a “principled and peaceful resolution of the armed conflict.” This developed after the Philippine government and the NDF signed a joint… Read More
CA grants De Lima's petition, remands suit vs. Aguirre to Ombudsman
November 24, 2023, 3:53 pm
MANILA – The Court of Appeals (CA) granted a petition questioning the Ombudsman’s dismissal of the complaint against former justice secretaries Vitaliano Aguirre and Menardo Guevarra for admitting state witnesses who were already convicted criminals. In its 24-page ruling dated Nov. 21 and… Read More
CHR hails release of de Lima; urges impartial process of other PDLs
November 15, 2023, 6:25 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) said Wednesday the release of its former commissioner and former senator Leila de Lima on bail highlights the importance of the right to a fair and speedy trial. “The CHR recognizes the just and timely decision of Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court… Read More
De Lima's bail grant proof PH justice system working - solon
November 14, 2023, 4:55 pm Updated on November 14, 2023, 5:20 pm
MANILA – A senator on Tuesday cited the court's grant of bail to former Senator Leila De Lima as a testament that the Philippine justice system is working well. In a statement, Senator Imee Marcos said this event should convince the International Criminal Court (ICC) that it does not need to… Read More
Muntinlupa court OKs bail for de Lima, 4 co-accused in drug case
November 13, 2023, 7:46 pm
MANILA – The Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court Branch 206 on Monday granted former senator Leila de Lima and her four co-accused temporary freedom. In a 69-page resolution, Judge Gener Gito granted the motion for reconsideration filed by de Lima and her co-accused, former Bureau of Corrections… Read More
BuCor asks SC to issue clear guidelines on GCTA
November 13, 2023, 7:06 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) on Monday asked the Supreme Court (SC) to issue guidelines on the application of good conduct time allowance (GCTA) stipulated under Republic Act (RA) 10592. In a position paper submitted to the high tribunal, BuCor Director General Gregorio Pio… Read More
SC junks Senate suit vs. Duterte memo for execs to skip Covid hearings
October 23, 2023, 3:34 pm
MANILA – The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday said it has turned down a petition filed by the Senate questioning a directive by then President Rodrigo Duterte, ordering executive department officials and employees not to attend legislative inquiries on the government's coronavirus response plan,… Read More
2 witnesses want to recant testimonies vs. De Lima
October 16, 2023, 9:30 pm
MANILA – Two former police officers, who are already serving sentences, said they would recant their testimonies in the remaining illegal drug case against former senator Leila De Lima. Rodolfo Magleo, who used to hold the rank of major, asked De Lima to send them lawyers to formalize their… Read More
Court summons witnesses in De Lima’s last drug case
August 1, 2023, 6:53 pm
MANILA – The Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 206 has ordered three witnesses in the remaining drug case against former senator Leila de Lima to testify in court when hearings resume in September and October. The court issued the order after the prosecutors requested for the issuance… Read More
Muntinlupa court denies DOJ appeal on De Lima’s acquittal
July 28, 2023, 7:23 pm
MANILA – The Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court (RTC) has denied the motion for reconsideration filed by government prosecutors requesting the lower court to take a second look at its decision to acquit former senator Leila de Lima in one of her three drug charges. Judge Abraham Alcantara of the… Read More
Prosecutors OK raps vs. Dera, 6 NBI accomplices
July 11, 2023, 4:28 pm
MANILA – Prosecutors have approved the filing of criminal charges against security officers and a detainee at the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in connection with their unauthorized trip last month, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said Tuesday. Charges for infidelity in the custody of… Read More
Judge handling De Lima’s last drug case inhibits
July 6, 2023, 3:03 pm Updated on July 6, 2023, 5:16 pm
MANILA – The Muntinlupa regional trial court judge tasked to handle the third drug case against former senator Leila de Lima on Thursday also inhibited himself from hearing the case a day after state prosecutors questioned his impartiality. Judge Abraham Joseph B. Alcantara of Muntinlupa RTC… Read More
