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Tetangco, Mendoza quit Philippine Airlines board
The resignation of Amando Tetangco Jr and Estelito Mendoza will be taken up in the Philippine Airlines' next board of directors meeting, according to the company's corporate secretary
2019 sees almost a year's delay in Enrile plunder trial
From an original schedule of February, the first day was moved all the way to October. It has been reset again.
Estelito Mendoza’s ‘magic’ continues: Dichaves cleared in plunder case
Jaime Dichaves, who owned up to the Jose Velarde accounts, is cleared by the anti-graft court Sandiganbayan even without a full-blown trial
Estelito magic: Bong Revilla gets away with new trial delay
The prosecution begs the Court, ‘do not be hypnotized by Revilla’s chanting of repeated arguments’
Revilla again delays trial at Sandiganbayan
Former senator Bong Revilla’s lawyer, Estelito Mendoza, reveals their petition before the Supreme Court has been on the en banc agenda for weeks now, but the Sereno controversy bumped it off. The en banc agenda is supposed to be confidential.
Revilla asks SC to stop plunder trial, allow bail
Former senator Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr, through top lawyer Estelito Mendoza, tells the Supreme Court that the Sandiganbayan violated his human rights
‘Do you wish Gigi Reyes to be freed?’ and other questions for Enrile
Not seen as often in public, reporters at the Sandiganbayan ask former senator Juan Ponce Enrile about martial law in Mindanao, his secret to staying strong at 93, and whether he wants freedom for former aide Gigi Reyes
Sandiganbayan puts giant roadblock in Revilla's bid to dismiss plunder case
Revilla's lawyers can still file a demurrer to evidence but it will be risky on their part
Revilla, Napoles begin move for outright dismissal of plunder cases
The Supreme Court’s main plunderer principle comes into play again, as it is used by both camps to boost their case
How Revilla's team is defending him in his plunder trial
His lawyers successfully limit the testimonies of bank officials in the plunder trial, but will the AMLC report be enough to pin down former senator Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr?
Revilla to seek outright dismissal of P224.5-M plunder case
Contrary to his earlier plan, former senator Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr will no longer file a petition for bail
Prosecutors may end presentation of evidence in Revilla case this September
Bong Revilla and Janet Lim Napoles’ lawyers continue to object to the testimonies of bank officials
After Jinggoy, Napoles and Revilla will now move for bail too
(UPDATED) 'Mas maganda na dahil luminaw na sa Arroyo case. ‘Yun ang parang magiging guide,' Napoles' lawyer says
Bank filed report on Revilla account after pork scam exposé – witness
An Asia United Bank officer tells the Sandiganbayan s First Division that there was a covered transaction in one of the Revilla accounts
Estelito Mendoza defends Marcos martial law, says SC backed it
The solicitor general of Ferdinand Marcos fails to mention the extent of the dictator s influence over the judiciary
Napoles, Revilla camps try to block bank witnesses in plunder trial
Bank records show withdrawals by Napoles NGOs
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After Duterte speech, Revilla to ask for bail in plunder case
Nagpapasalamat tayo kay Pangulong Duterte at least na oobserbahan din pala niya says Revilla
Revilla wants to stop presentation of witnesses for alleged ghost projects
They said we are helping them but now they want to stop us Let us present our evidence says lead prosecutor Joefferson Toribio
Bong Revilla in plunder trial: I will be free soon
Napoles lawyer also chimes in: It’s our impression that in the end it will benefit us
Faster trial seen in Bong Revilla plunder case
Revilla s lawyer Estelito Mendoza is inclined to favor the proposal even as he continues to contest the witnesses relevance in the plunder case
Local execs testify in Revilla plunder trial: 'We never got projects'
Lawyer Estelito Mendoza counsel to the former senator says the witnesses testimonies have not established that the ghost projects were funded by his client s pork barrel
Is Estelito Mendoza joining Marcos' legal team for his election case?
The solicitor general of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos appears during the Supreme Court s preliminary conference for Bongbong Marcos electoral protest
PDAF cases, Duterte-time: Napoles confident of freedom 'in less than 2 years'
The justice department, the Solicitor General, and the Court of Appeals have helped the cases of the alleged pork barrel scam mastermind in no small measure
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Ilocos Norte execs want CA to declare House detention a form of 'torture'
The provincial officials lawyer Estelito Mendoza urges the Court of Appeals to grant their petition for a writ of habeas corpus
Ball starts rolling at last for PDAF scam plunder trials
After Bong Revilla's plunder trial, Jinggoy Estrada is next, to be followed by former representative Edgar Valdez
Blame China, not Aquino, for South China Sea problem
Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon says former president Benigno Aquino III only did his duty to assert the rights of the Philippines under international law during his watch
‘Duterte knows what he’s doing’ in PH-China relations, says Arroyo
Representative Gloria Arroyo recalls when she was still president many attempted to give her suggestions on how to handle the maritime dispute without even knowing the full picture
Frustration in court as Bong Revilla's plunder trial reset a 5th time
The trial is now scheduled for June 1
Will trial finally start for Bong Revilla's plunder case?
Ahead of another new schedule Bong Revilla s team lead by Estelito Mendoza files new pleadings before the anti graft court
Estelito Mendoza and his 2017 comeback in plunder cases
He got Gloria Arroyo and Juan Ponce Enrile out of detention This year Marcos time solicitor general Estelito Mendoza has so far managed to postpone Bong Revilla s trial and Jaime Dichaves arrest warrant
WATCH: Bong Revilla's plunder trial postponed for the second time
It has been two years since charges were filed against Senators Bong Revilla Juan Ponce Enrile and Jinggoy Estrada but no trial has started
Bong Revilla lawyer: If offense proves true, it's bribery not plunder
If Revilla really received kickbacks the case is only simple bribery and not plunder says the former senator s lawyer Estelito Mendoza
Revilla uses Enrile arguments to have plunder charges dropped
The former senator argues that the charge sheet against him does not contain the details that constitute the offense of plunder
Estelito Mendoza: ‘Oppressive’ Ombudsman probing Arroyo again
I think that is very very dismaying and if not shocking says Mendoza one of the lawyers of former president Gloria Arroyo
LOOK: Relatives, allies visit Gloria Arroyo after acquittal
Former president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo s guests include her son Mikey her lawyers and her political allies
Gloria Arroyo thanks Duterte, justices: 'Have faith in justice system'
In a statement former president Gloria Arroyo also asks the public to respect and recognize the truth
TIMELINE: Gloria Arroyo – from plunder to acquittal
Here s what happened since a plunder case was filed against the former president in 2012 in relation to the alleged misuse of PCSO funds
What has happened to the Arroyo plunder case?
Oral arguments set for January have been set aside to make way for the Poe disqualification case Does the entry of veteran lawyer Estelito Mendoza make a difference?
Lawyer Estelito Mendoza: Is PH case vs China 'worth it?'
Estelito Mendoza says of the Philippine case: I do not believe in filing cases just to gain a reputation I believe only in filing a case if it will bring relief to my client
The ties between Lucas Bersamin and Estelito Mendoza
In 4 big public interest cases Supreme Court Justice Bersamin has always decided in favor of Mendoza’s clients
Behind the SC decision on Enrile's bail
Supreme Court justices who voted for Enrile s bail petition cite humanitarian grounds but those who oppose it say it introduces new doctrine in criminal law
Danding Cojuangco asks court to junk coco levy cases
Defendants in 4 coconut levy cases cite delay as basis for their plea saying these have been pending for 28 years already
Enrile asks SC to stop plunder trial for now
The senator is asking the Supreme Court to compel the Sandiganbayan to make the prosecution provide him detailed information on the plunder charges against him
Senate should have power to suspend Enrile – lawyer
Lawyer Estelito Mendoza cites the 1987 Constitution which says the two legislative chambers the Senate and the House of Representatives each have the power to punish its members
Enrile's arraignment for graft charges delayed
The anti graft court s 3rd division decides to first resolve the prosecution s pending motion to admit amended information in Enrile s graft cases
Court enters 'not guilty' plea for Enrile
3rd UPDATE Enrile s co accused and former chief of staff Gigi Reyes does not make an appearance in court while Janet Napoles pleads not guilty
Enrile gets to stay at police hospital for now
The anti graft court holds in abeyance the senator s motion to be placed under hospital arrest and orders the director of the Philippine General Hospital to examine him
Law gives Enrile leeway to be freed on bail – lawyer
Lawyer Estelito Titong Mendoza counsel for senator Juan Ponce Enrile says two mitigating circumstances – his client s age and his voluntary surrender – lower his punishment by one degree and qualify him for bail
