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Justice Efren de la Cruz: A year of losses for the ethics man
It has been a tough year for the ethics man of the Sandiganbayan, the justice who prides himself as a man with no connections, and who would always say that those chosen over him for higher positions are more competent

Revilla concealed unexplained wealth, liable for graft – dissenting justice
The majority decision acquitting Bong Revilla of plunder only says it has not been proven beyond reasonable doubt that his unexplained bank deposits are kickbacks from Janet Napoles

DOCUMENT: Dissenting opinions on Bong Revilla acquittal
Read the full dissents of Associate Justices Efren de la Cruz and Ma Theresa Dolores Gomez-Estoesta

SC Justice Martires, Sandiganbayan Justice De la Cruz vie for Ombudsman
(UPDATED) The two justices join the list of aspirants for the coveted post
Court allows overnight checkup for Revilla at St Luke's
Senator Revilla is required to shoulder all costs for the checkup including expenses to be incurred by the Philippine National Police in securing him

The justices behind the pork barrel cases
A member of the Sandiganbayan says the filing of the 3 plunder cases is a welcome development for those eyeing higher positions in the judiciary How they decide on the cases [could] affect their chances of being appointed to the SC

Benhur Luy's hard drive pre-marked as evidence
State witness Benhur Luy s hard drive is presented as evidence in court by the prosecution amid claims of inadmissibility by the defense

Revilla’s 'kickbacks' more than Sandigan justices' total net worth
[Exclusive] As of end 2012 the 14 anti graft court justices have a collective net worth of over P215 million – less than the P224 5 million that Revilla is accused of collecting from 2006 2010

Graft cases vs PCGG commissioners dismissed due to Ombudsman delays
Arguing that the long delays by the Ombudsman had already violated their rights to due process the defendants ask the Sandiganbayan to dismiss the charges against them

2 Sandigan justices question dismissal of charges vs Ongpin
Anti graft court Associate Justice Herrera argues that the dismissal of the cases constitutes an unwarranted turnaround and a premature appreciation of evidence

Junior justice is new Sandiganbayan head
Recently appointed and the most junior in the graft court Amparo Cabotaje Tang has been named presiding justice bypassing senior justices