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New judge in De Lima indictment sets hearing July 7
June 30, 2023, 7:57 pm
MANILA – The remaining criminal charge against former senator Leila De Lima has been raffled to a new Muntinlupa regional trial court (RTC) judge following motions for inhibition filed by the accused before the last magistrate who heard the case. In an order dated June 29, the new judge in the… Read More
DOJ eyes transfer of NBI detainee caught after night out
June 26, 2023, 8:57 pm
MANILA – The high-profile detainee nabbed last week while returning to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) facility after an unauthorized night out enjoys other perks from his guards in exchange for bribes, a justice official said Monday. Department of Justice (DOJ) spokesperson Mico… Read More
De Lima co-accused caught leaving NBI detention: DOJ
June 21, 2023, 8:40 pm
MANILA – A detainee at the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) was apprehended Wednesday night as he returned from a supposed night out with several NBI employees, the Department of Justice said Thursday. Jose Adrian "Jad" Dera who claims to be an asset of the Philippine National Police (PNP)… Read More
Muntinlupa judge inhibits from De Lima’s remaining drug case
June 16, 2023, 5:34 pm
MANILA – The Muntinlupa court judge hearing former senator Leila de Lima’s remaining criminal charge has agreed to inhibit himself from the case, saying the court’s integrity is at stake. The final case involved allegations that De Lima tolerated high stakes illegal trade inside the New… Read More
De Lima asks Muntinlupa court to reconsider bail plea
June 13, 2023, 8:15 pm
MANILA – Former senator Leila de Lima on Tuesday filed a motion for reconsideration asking the Muntinlupa court to take a second look at its order denying her bail on her last remaining criminal charge. In a 22-page motion, De Lima said the Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court Branch 256 committed… Read More
Denial of De Lima's bail plea not final judgment of case - SC
June 8, 2023, 2:11 pm
MANILA - The Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday reiterated that the Muntinlupa court ruling rejecting former senator Leila De Lima's plea to be released on bail was not a final judgment in the charges filed against her. In a statement, the high tribunal said "as per the order of the trial court, the… Read More
Muntinlupa court turns down Leila de Lima’s bid for bail
June 8, 2023, 1:18 am
MANILA – The Muntinlupa regional trial court (RTC) on Wednesday denied former senator Leila de Lima’s petition for bail for her remaining criminal case. In his order dated June 7, Judge Romeo S. Buenaventura of RTC Branch 256 clarified that while De Lima’s plea for provisional liberty on… Read More
Lawyer says de Lima acquittal final, prosecution appeal futile
May 30, 2023, 8:59 pm
MANILA – The camp of former senator Leila de Lima said Tuesday it will ask the Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court (RTC) to disregard the motion for reconsideration (MR) filed by prosecutors asking for a second look on her acquittal. The MR is a “mere scrap of paper” because the proceedings in… Read More
Senate probe 'liars' face tougher penalties
May 29, 2023, 7:13 pm
MANILA – A senator proposed before the plenary on Monday stronger sanctions against resource persons who lie during investigations and inquiries. In his manifestation, Senator Alan Peter Cayetano cited Jhudiel Rivero, who recently filed a counter-affidavit recanting his previous testimonies… Read More
Court junks 1 of 2 remaining drug raps vs. de Lima
May 12, 2023, 3:18 pm Updated on May 12, 2023, 7:04 pm
MANILA – The Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court (RTC) on Friday acquitted former senator Leila de Lima of conspiracy to commit illegal drug trading, one of the two remaining charges related to her alleged involvement in shady deals inside the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa City when she was… Read More
Remulla backs prosecutors' move to reopen De Lima's trial
April 20, 2023, 5:43 pm
MANILA – Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Thursday defended the prosecutors’ motion asking the Muntinlupa court to reopen the proceedings against former senator Leila de Lima even after the parties had earlier agreed to submit the case for decision. Speaking to newsmen, Remulla said… Read More
De Lima lawyers oppose DOJ plea to reopen her trial before RTC
April 19, 2023, 9:20 pm
MANILA – The camp of former senator Leila De Lima is asking the Muntinlupa court trying her for narcotics-related charges to turn down the motion of prosecutors for the reopening of the trial against her. In a five page motion, De Lima's defense counsels led by Teddy Esteban Rigoroso urged the… Read More
EU says human rights condition in PH ‘better’ under current admin
February 24, 2023, 8:23 pm
MANILA – A delegation of European legislators said the human rights situation in the Philippines is “better” under the current administration compared to the time of former President Rodrigo Duterte. “It is better than it was under President Duterte, I think that we can clearly state. We… Read More
Allow bail or junk drug raps, De Lima asks Muntinlupa court anew
February 24, 2023, 6:10 pm
MANILA – Defense counsels of detained former senator Leila De Lima asked anew a Muntinlupa court to either dismiss the drug charges against her and her aide Ronnie Dayan or allow bail for their temporary liberty. In a 33-page motion dated Feb. 23, the two accused through defense lawyer Teddy… Read More
Remulla: DOJ won't oppose bail plea by De Lima’s camp
February 20, 2023, 6:14 pm
MANILA – Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Monday said his office welcomes any move before the courts by the defense counsels representing former senator Leila de Lima for her liberty. “The case is ongoing. Probably they (De Lima counsels) should petition for habeas corpus and… Read More
OSG ‘weighs’ implications of SC ruling on Gigi Reyes
January 20, 2023, 5:50 pm
MANILA – State lawyers on Friday said they will be studying the implications of the Supreme Court (SC) resolution that issued a writ of interim habeas corpus which resulted in the “temporary liberty” of lawyer and plunder suspect Jessica Lucila "Gigi" Reyes. Solicitor General Menardo… Read More
2 of Bicol's most wanted nabbed in Camarines Sur
January 9, 2023, 6:20 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – The police in Bicol have rounded up two most wanted persons in the region who are both accused of nonbailable offenses. Lt. Col. Maria Luisa Calubaquib, Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO-5) spokesperson, on Monday said the two suspects were listed as No. 7 and No. 9 regional… Read More
54 PNP officials promoted to next higher rank
December 12, 2022, 5:44 pm
MANILA – Interior and Local Government Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. on Monday announced that 54 senior police officials and mid-level police officers got their promotions to higher ranks. Abalos, along with PNP chief Gen. Rodolfo Azurin Jr. and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency officials, made… Read More
US Senate staff members visit De Lima at PNP Custodial Center
December 1, 2022, 2:31 pm
MANILA – Staff members of an American senator on Thursday visited former Senator Leila de Lima in her quarters at the Philippine National Police (PNP) Custodial Center. In a press statement, the PNP Public Information Office said de Lima, a person under PNP custody, was visited by Chris Homan,… Read More
Marcos thumbs down calls for Remulla to resign
October 14, 2022, 11:25 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Friday believed it is "baseless" for Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Jesus Crispin "Boying" Remulla to step down from his post following the arrest of his son in an anti-drug operation. In a chance interview in Pasay City, Marcos… Read More
