Category : Judicial System


207 DILG Personnel Pass 2025 Bar Exams

Over 5,000 pass the 2025 Bar Exams, with 207 from DILG and attached agencies. New lawyers to take oath on Feb. 6, 2026. Read their inspiring stories.

Arnie Teves Acquitted in 2019 Murder Case

A Manila court has cleared former Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo 'Arnie' Teves Jr. of murder charges due to insufficient evidence. Read the full details of the ruling and its implications.

SC Rules on Social Media Identity in VAWC Case

The Philippine Supreme Court has established legal guideposts for proving ownership of social media accounts in criminal cases, upholding a conviction for psychological violence under the Anti-VAWC Act. Learn the key factors courts will now consider.

Woman Must Pay P500K+ for False Heir Claim - SC

The Supreme Court has ordered a Cagayan de Oro woman to pay over P500,000 in damages for falsely claiming to be a legal spouse and heir. Learn how the ruling protects victims of property fraud.

53 Talisay Inmates Freed for New Year via GCTA

53 persons deprived of liberty in Talisay City Jail were released on New Year's Eve 2025 after completing sentences via Good Conduct Time Allowance, reuniting with families. The BJMP urges public to give them a second chance.

SC Affirms Cops' Murder Convictions in Kian Case

The Supreme Court affirms murder convictions for three police officers in the killing of Kian delos Santos. Akbayan calls for continued justice and passage of the Truth and Reparations Commission Bill.

PNP Implements New Social Media Evidence Protocols

The PNP enforces new Supreme Court guidelines for authenticating social media evidence in criminal cases, enhancing digital due process and investigation integrity. Learn how this affects justice.

SC: Online insults vs ex-partner now a crime

The Supreme Court rules that derogatory social media posts against a former partner constitute psychological violence under the Anti-VAWC Law, punishable by imprisonment. Learn the new legal guidelines.

PNP Implements New Rules for Social Media Evidence

The Philippine National Police will use new Supreme Court guideposts to authenticate social media evidence in criminal cases, ensuring stronger due process. Learn how this affects online crime reporting.

SC Upholds Kian Conviction, PNP Reform Urged

The Supreme Court's decision upholding the conviction of Kian Delos Santos's murderers brings a measure of justice. Advocates now challenge the PNP to enact deep, systemic reform to end police impunity for good.

108 Mandaue Jail Inmates Freed for Christmas

108 persons deprived of liberty were released from Mandaue City Jail on Dec 22, 2025, under the Good Conduct Time Allowance program, receiving rice and goods for a fresh start.

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