Judge Nelson Leyco of Lapu-Lapu RTC Branch 27 resets pre-trial to February 27, 2026 for contractor Sarah Discaya and nine others facing graft and malversation charges over an alleged ghost flood control project in Davao Occidental worth P96.5 million.
The Lapu-Lapu City RTC Branch 27 postpones the pre-trial of Sarah Discaya and nine others in the P96.5-million ghost flood control case to allow pre-marking of nearly 4,000 pages of evidence, rescheduling to February 27, 2026.
Cebu City Vice Mayor Tomas Osmeña petitions the Supreme Court to halt the Carbon Market modernization, alleging legal violations in the joint venture agreement and seeking a review of its constitutionality.
Police Senior Master Sergeant John Mollenido and three others, including a car sales couple, were arrested for the killing of his estranged wife and their eight-year-old son, with bodies found in Bulacan and Tarlac.
Police in Antique province have successfully apprehended the region's ninth most wanted individual, facing four counts of acts of lasciviousness under RA 7610, following a coordinated operation in Libertad.
A 28-year-old former bus conductor was arrested at Inayawan Police Station for allegedly stealing a P5,000 gold necklace from a boarder in Barangay Poblacion Pardo, Cebu City.
The Sandiganbayan anti-graft court has denied the prosecution's request to present two DPWH-MIMAROPA cashiers as witnesses in the bail hearing for a malversation case linked to a defective road dike project in Oriental Mindoro.
The Philippine Supreme Court has ruled that adultery is a private crime, allowing only the offended spouse to file a complaint, emphasizing privacy and personal choice in marital disputes.
The PNP-CIDG has subpoenaed the notary public who notarized an affidavit of loss for Atong Ang's missing rifle, as part of an ongoing investigation into the fugitive businessman.
Former Senator Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr. has been integrated into the general population at the New Quezon City Jail Male Dormitory after completing a mandatory medical quarantine, facing charges related to a ₱92.8-million flood control project anomaly.
ICC Assistant to Counsel Atty. Kristina Conti insists former President Rodrigo Duterte should personally confront evidence in the Feb 23 confirmation of charges hearing for crimes against humanity.
A bystander arrested during the September 21 Anti-Corruption Rally has submitted a counter-affidavit to the Department of Justice, denying sedition and inciting to sedition charges filed by the PNP-CIDG.
Former Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co is confirmed in Sweden, seeking a TRO from the Supreme Court to halt graft charges. He cites medical leave and threats to his life as reasons for not returning to the Philippines.
The Court of Appeals affirmed the Ombudsman's decision to dismiss Jaime V. Capil for gross neglect of duty related to a POGO hub, rejecting his petition and injunctive relief.
A radio block timer from Dalaguete, Cebu, was apprehended at Argao Municipal Police Station while applying for a police clearance due to an outstanding warrant of arrest for estafa issued in 2024.
A 43-year-old man who identified himself as a radio blocktimer was arrested for estafa at Argao Police Station after applying for a National Police Clearance. Leonardo Asuque was flagged by the system for an outstanding warrant issued in 2024.
Station 5 of the Angeles City Police Office apprehended a man facing 26 counts of rape, ending a 16-year evasion. Acting PNP chief commended the operation.
The Court of Appeals affirms the Ombudsman's decision to suspend former Mandaue City Mayor Jonas Cortes for one year due to grave misconduct in appointing an unqualified OIC.
The Bureau of Corrections considers the Sablayan penal facility in Mindoro for housing individuals convicted in the flood control anomaly, as part of decongestion efforts.
Acting Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida refutes claims of not involving the NBI in the hunt for businessman Charlie 'Atong' Ang, emphasizing court-ordered inter-agency coordination.
Former Senator Ramon Revilla Jr. receives increased visits on his third day in Quezon City Jail, with family and food deliveries allowed. DILG releases mugshots and confirms no special treatment.
The Philippine Supreme Court is studying custodial hearings to allow alternative detention like house arrest, aiming to reduce prison overcrowding and aid vulnerable inmates.
The Supreme Court schedules oral arguments in April for consolidated petitions questioning the constitutionality of budget allocations from 2024 to 2026, involving lawmakers and citizens.
The Department of Justice states there is no verified information confirming former lawmaker Zaldy Co is hiding in Portugal, pending further verification to avoid unconfirmed allegations.
The Sandiganbayan anti-graft court is set to inspect the New Quezon City Jail in Payatas, where former Senator Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr. and his co-accused are detained over a ghost flood control anomaly case in Pandi, Bulacan.
Attorney Israelito Torreon requests the Department of Justice to dismiss an obstruction of justice case filed by PNP-CIDG, related to the 2024 attempted arrest of Pastor Apollo Quiboloy in Davao City.
The Sandiganbayan postpones former Senator Ramon Revilla Jr.'s arraignment after his defense files a motion to quash the malversation case, citing lack of custody over funds and unclear conspiracy allegations.
A 22-year-old man in Cebu City is facing charges under Republic Act 9995 after allegedly installing a hidden camera in a shared bathroom, targeting a female co-tenant in Barangay Labangon.
The Supreme Court has upheld its decision to suspend retired Justice Isaias Dicdican from law practice and withhold his pension benefits, citing his alleged role in a lawyer's murder case in Cebu.
Legal experts in the Philippines express contrasting views on the ICC's continued collection of witnesses and evidence regarding the complaint against former President Rodrigo Duterte.