Rappler's latest stories on Bikoy
Despite backlash, Trillanes still probing Bikoy's 'drug money' info vs Duterte
Trillanes believes information was just passed to Bikoy – some of which he continues to vet, particularly the bank trail of what he calls drug money
QC court orders arrest of Trillanes, 10 others for conspiracy to commit sedition
(3rd UPDATE) 'I will face this case just as I have faced all the other harassment cases Duterte's minions have filed against me,' says former senator Antonio Trillanes IV, who will post bail upon his return to Manila next week
DOJ panel to assess if Bikoy can be gov't witness in new sedition case
The flip-flopping Peter Joemel Advincula, alias Bikoy, is the sole witness for now, but he is also charged with conspiracy to commit sedition
DOJ clears Robredo, charges Trillanes in sedition case
(4th UPDATE) Ex-senator Antonio Trillanes IV faces charges over the 'Bikoy' narcolist videos. Vice President Leni Robredo, as well as senators Leila de Lima and Risa Hontiveros, are among those cleared.
Bishops pray for sedition accusers: 'May they meet the God of all Truths'
'We will not be discouraged,' say the 4 bishops who vowed to continue serving their flock despite the sedition complaint filed against them
FLAG demands P5M damages in sedition countercharge vs CIDG
Chel Diokno, Erin Tañada, and Ted Te file a perjury countercharge against the CIDG officer who filed the sedition complaint. Te admits to meeting to Bikoy who wanted a legal consult.
[PODCAST] Inciting to sedition sa ilalim ni Duterte
Ano ang implikasyon ng inciting to sedition complaint sa demokrasya sa Pilipinas?
Rappler Talk: FLAG lawyer Jun Viterbo on navigating sedition case vs opposition
On Tuesday, September 3, Rappler editor at large Marites Vitug sits down with FLAG lawyer Jun Viterbo to discuss the complaint against key members of the opposition
DOJ: OSG can continue part in sedition probe
The prosecution panel says 'it is not within its powers to disqualify OSG from representing CIDG in these proceedings'
In counter-affidavit, Robredo denies being in Ateneo meeting vs Duterte
The Vice President also provides the Department of Justice photos and other documentation of her official events in Bulacan on March 4 – the date Peter Joemel Advincula claimed she was in Ateneo for an 'oust Duterte' meeting
Newsbreak Chats: The GCTA law, Cardema, Bikoy, and how laws can be twisted
On Thursday, August 29, the Newsbreak team sits down to discuss and analyze how some political personalities have tried to trifle with the law
Bicol tycoon in old Bikoy accusations hosts Duterte in power plant inauguration
President Rodrigo Duterte is guest of honor at the opening of a power plant owned by Zaldy Co, the businessman mentioned in Peter Advincula's retracted allegations about a drug syndicate
Calida: Bikoy's Narcolist videos published using Ateneo server
'Could Advincula stage the grand scheme Project Sodoma all by himself?' says the solicitor general
Bishop David says he refused Bikoy's request for church sanctuary
'I whispered to [Fr Alejo] to better check first on the veracity of the man's story who came and left as a total stranger to me,' says Caloocan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David
Villegas denies Bikoy links, but admits meeting him once
The date that Villegas mentions is different from what Bikoy states in his affidavit. The meeting, he says, is part of his 'priestly ministry to give solace to those who are suffering.'
[EDITORIAL] #AnimatED: Kumakahol ang mga tuta sa naghihingalong demokrasya
The howling of the dogs reverberate in the corridors of power as darkness descends on democracy
Bikoy vs Bikoy: The biggest flip-flops of the government's star witness
Peter Joemel Advincula, the man known as Bikoy, has told many versions of a sensational tale about drugs and the country’s most powerful
Meet the lawyers fighting Bikoy's sedition complaint
Marlon Manuel, Rene Saguisag, Arno Sanidad, Filibon Tacardon, Christian Monsod, Rey Robles have done public interest lawyering
Bikoy applies for state protection
'My life and the life of my family... is at risk,' says Peter Joemel Advincula
Bikoy posts P10,000 bail for cyberlibel, walks free again
Advincula faces a cyber libel complaint filed against him by Bicolano tycoon Elizaldy Co
Bikoy surrenders again to PNP
Peter Joemel Advincula is wanted in Legazpi City, Albay, for cyber libel
Robredo on Bikoy complaint: Calida trying to oust me for Bongbong Marcos
'Alam na talagang talo na sa protesta kaya naghahanap na naman ng ibang paraan.… Hanggang sa pagsisinungaling, gagawin,' says Vice President Leni Robredo
Cubao diocese refutes sedition claims: 'Bishop Ongtioco never met Bikoy'
'It is...beyond belief that a case like sedition should be filed based on Bikoy's testimony, whose credibility is questionable,' says Fr Steven Zabala, vicar general of the Diocese of Cubao
Robredo 'ready to face trumped up charges' in sedition complaint
'This is clearly politically motivated,' says the Vice President's spokesperson Barry Gutierrez of the sedition complaint
DOJ starts probe into Robredo, LP lawmakers in Bikoy complaint August 9
(UPDATED) 'I assure everyone of utmost fairness in the resolution of this case. The evidence, or the lack of it, will speak for itself,' says Justice Secretary Guevarra
Bikoy links: IBP mulls disclosing press con details to authorities
The Integrated Bar of the Philippines' current and former presidents are included in the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group's inciting to sedition complaint over the Bikoy videos
Robredo hits sedition allegations: 'Nakakatawa talaga'
'Hindi ba sila nag-verify, para hindi naman sila napapahiya?' Vice President Leni Robredo asks
CIDG sues Robredo, LP, bishops for sedition over Bikoy videos
(3rd UPDATE) Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra immediately forms a panel to investigate the complaint
'Bikoy' no longer under PNP protection
The Philippine National Police, however, maintains contact with Peter Joemel Advincula whom it had earlier described as an 'information peddler'
Trillanes bares Bikoy texts disputing ouster plot claims
The texts show Peter Joemel Advincula, the flip-flopping Bikoy, apparently insisting on shooting the Ang Totoong Narco List videos as soon as possible, and asking for rent and transportation allowances
Bishop David slams Bikoy for lying, linking him to Trillanes
(UPDATED) Archbishop Socrates Villegas also denies the claim of Peter Joemel Advincula or Bikoy that he met with anti-Duterte plotters on December 12, 2018
DOJ to wrap up estafa case vs Bikoy without his defense
'The case has been submitted for resolution in lieu of the absence of Peter Advincula,' says the lawyer of the complainants in the estafa case
Once a fugitive, Bikoy turns himself in to police for protection
CIDG chief Major General Amador Corpus says they have reason to believe the life of Peter Joemel Advincula, the man known as Bikoy, is threatened
Lawyer asks Supreme Court to investigate IBP over 'Bikoy' issue
Lawyer Ferdinand Topacio says in a 3-page letter filed with the office of Supreme Court Chief Justice Lucas Bersamin it was 'highly improper' for the IBP to allow political use of their premises
Trillanes denies links to Bikoy: 'He failed our vetting process'
Senator Antonio Trillanes IV says priests approached him to ask help for Peter Joemel Advincula or Bikoy, but he decided against it due to Bikoy's 'confusing' claims and lack of evidence
PNP begins Bikoy probe vs Trillanes, LP members
The Philippine National Police has yet to receive a revised sworn statement from Peter Joemel Advincula, the man also known as Bikoy
Bikoy now free after posting bail from PNP hospital
Peter Joemel Advincula, also known as Bikoy, is facing 6 counts of estafa in Baguio City
Bikoy hospitalized due to chest pain, headaches
Peter Joemel Advincula apparently experienced high blood pressure, says top cop General Oscar Albayalde
Bicolano tycoon sues Bikoy, Facebook, YouTube for cyber libel
Elizaldy Co and Misibis Bay management are seeking P1.1 billion in damages
After calling him a liar, PNP hosts Bikoy's press briefing
'We cannot deny him his freedom of speech. This is democracy,' says PNP chief Oscar Albayalde, referring to Peter Joemel Advincula, also known as Bikoy
Malacañang now thinks Peter Joemel Advincula's claims worth looking into
With Peter Joemel Advincula now pointing a finger at the opposition and not the Duterte family, the Palace says police should conduct a probe – which it earlier said would be a waste of time and money
Robredo: Liberal Party has nothing to do with Bikoy
(3rd UPDATE) 'I can speak for the party na wala kaming kinalaman sa Bikoy issue,' says Liberal Party chair Vice President Leni Robredo
Paolo Duterte calls for investigation into Bikoy's new claims
(UPDATED) Presidential son Paolo Duterte says there should be a 'proper investigation' of the alleged involvement of some opposition personalities in a plot to unseat his father
After retraction, Bikoy offered legal aid by Calida
From accusing people close to President Duterte of accepting drug money, Bikoy now alleges that Senator Antonio Trillanes IV and members of Otso Diretso are behind the Ang Totoong Narcolist videos
'Lahat 'yan gawa-gawa': Bikoy recants claims vs Duterte, Aquino administrations
Peter Joemel Advincula now alleges that the Bikoy videos and his statements against the Duterte administration were all 'scripted'
Peter Joemel Advincula, man who claims to be Bikoy, surrenders
(3rd UPDATE) Peter Joemel Advincula claims he was used by the Liberal Party in its alleged bid to oust President Rodrigo Duterte
IBP to investigate 'Bikoy' press conference
The Integrated Bar of the Philippines says it will determine who must be held accountable for Peter Joemel Advincula's press conference at the IBP headquarters
IBP in hot water over Bikoy; heads face disbarment complaint
Solicitor General Jose Calida also calls for the resignation of current national president Abdiel Dan Fajardo, whose term is expiring on June 30
Lacson: 'Bikoy' backed by PNP officials in 2016
(UPDATED) Senator Panfilo Lacson says active Philippine National Police officials backed Joemel Peter Advincula, also known as 'Bikoy,' in 2016
DOJ’s ultimatum for Bikoy: Bring your evidence to NBI or face sedition charges
‘Should he fail to do so, the DOJ will consider his possible inclusion in Rodel Jayme's inciting to sedition case or indictment for other criminal charges after proper investigation,’ says Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra
