Rappler's latest stories on George Garcia
Supreme Court suspends ballot recount in VP protest
(3rd UPDATE) The lawyers of the Marcos and Robredo camps say the Supreme Court did not give any reason behind the 'indefinite' suspension
Robredo: Marcos ‘confused’ for asking SC anew to stop using ballot images
Vice President Leni Robredo's camp argues her rival ex-senator Bongbong Marcos is merely reiterating his 'previous baseless arguments' without presenting concrete evidence
Election lawyers join forces to back Macalintal for senator
Now an independent senatorial bet, veteran election lawyer Romulo Macalintal vows to fight for higher discounts for senior citizens
Marcos, Robredo camps pay P50,000 fine for sub judice
But Vice President Leni Robredo's lawyers also ask the Supreme Court which of their past statements are considered a violation of the sub judice rule
Letters show 2016 poll fraud accuser represented Marcos
Former Biliran representative Glen Chong denies it, saying the Marcos camp nominated him but he did not accept it
PET begins Iloilo ballot recount for VP protest
The camp of Vice President Leni Robredo confirms that 3 ballot boxes from Ajuy town in Iloilo were opened Thursday afternoon, June 7
Marcos to SC: 'Injustice' to change ballot shading rules in VP recount
Ex-senator Bongbong Marcos argues that the Supreme Court, acting as the Presidential Electoral Tribunal, is 'more superior' than the Commission on Elections
2018 barangay, SK election winners to serve for only 2 years
One election lawyer argues it's the risk that candidates took, while another says it violates the equal protection clause of the Constitution
Did Imee Marcos 'gatecrash' the VP ballot recount site?
(UPDATED) Ex-senator Bongbong Marcos' lawyer says Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos is not accredited, but she was still 'allowed by the PET to enter' on April 2
Ballot recount for Marcos-Robredo election protest set on March 19
The scheduling of the recount comes after the bitter word war between the camps of Vice President Leni Robredo and ex-senator Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr
Let evidence 'speak for itself,' Marcos camp tells Robredo
Marcos' lawyer Vic Rodriguez says the members of the Board of Election Inspectors they included in the list submitted to the PET 'were named as witnesses – and not as registered voters'
Marcos drops witnesses for poll fraud claims in 36,465 clustered precincts
UPDATED Ferdinand Marcos Jr s lawyer George Garcia says this does not mean they are abandoning their accusations of electoral fraud against Vice President Leni Robredo which he said can be proven through a ballot recount
Marcos urges SC to proceed with election protest
Former Senator Ferdinand Marcos Jr files a petition before the Supreme Court seeking to start the preliminary conference of his protest against Vice President Leni Robredo
Marcos camp to file electoral protest by the end of June
Lawyer George Garcia says they are still preparing the necessary election documents for the protest
Marcos camp to Robredo: Congratulations
Defeated vice presidential bet Senator Ferdinand Marcos Jr is still studying a possible election protest against incoming vice president Leni Robredo
Undervotes 'a non-issue,' canvassing co-chair says
The Marcos camp says 3 2 million votes for vice president remain ‘unaccounted for’ but the Robredo camp downplays these so called undervotes
3 provincial canvassers explain questionable COCs
The COCs of Ilocos Sur Davao del Norte and Laguna are accepted for canvassing after discrepancies are explained
Marcos on COC, Closeup concert, Jaclyn Jose | 12PM wRap
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Poe banks on volunteer lawyers for clean elections
On May 9 the plan of the Grace Poe Chiz GPC Legal Team is to deploy one lawyer in every town to keep watch over the election results
Win or lose in SC, Poe stays in ballot
The Comelec says the public will know the votes of a disqualified candidate because these will be physically counted but will be declared stray
Grace Poe to attend SC oral arguments on Comelec case – lawyer
The Supreme Court has advised all camps to refrain from publicly discussing the merits of the case where Poe questions the Comelec s jurisdiction over disqualification cases against her
Grace Poe to Comelec: Let the people decide
Grace Poe’s lawyer says the cancellation of the senator’s COC has affected her leaders and the number of people supporting her
Duterte’s bid, Poe’s DQ case, OFW exit passes | 6PM wRap
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Comelec told: Poe misled voters about citizenship
Petitioner Estrella Elamparo asks the poll body s Second Division to reconsider part of its ruling
Poe camp leaves inhibition up to Comelec execs
The senator s lawyer believes the 3 commissioners who ruled against Poe can still change their minds
Lawyer asks Comelec: Why prioritize disqualification cases vs Grace Poe?
When there are about 100 others considered nuisance bets why tackle first the case vs a major candidate Poe s lawyer asks
Cancellation of Poe's candidacy: 'Comelec execs can't be dictated to'
Lawyer Manuelito Luna believes Comelec commissioners are independent minded and will decide fairly on Poe s cases
With SET decision, Poe camp to seek dismissal of Comelec case
Grace Poe s lawyer says the Comelec case has been effectively extinguished by the tribunal s decision The opposing camp calls this wishful thinking
Grace Poe's residency in PH: When do we start counting?
The senator believes her period of residence in the Philippines up to the day before elections is 10 years and 11 months but her critics say she still lacks months to meet the residency requirement for presidential candidates
Poe’s presidential bid, Marcos jewels, UAAP finals | 6PM wRap
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Poe seeks Comelec extension to answer case vs her
Grace Poe s lawyer says the extension is never intended to delay the proceedings even as the presidential aspirant is facing 4 disqualification cases before the poll body
Grace Poe's fight shows state of foundlings in PH – lawyer
Kung di po nangyari ito sa kanya di po natin malalaman sa kasalukuyan ano nga ba ang kalagayang tunay ng isang napulot lang? Walang nagdi discuss nito wala nga pong batas tungkol dito says Poe s lawyer
Grace Poe's counsel: David's camp 'distorting the truth'
Grace Poe s counsel George Garcia says the only issue is whether the sentry is a natural born Filipino and the complainant should not complicate that by questioning her birth certificate and use of her US passport
Grace Poe: Comelec case 'harassment,' 'insult'
This is the second case filed by lawyer Rizalito David to question the citizenship of Senator Grace Poe
Comelec 'can't unseat elected pols'
Can elected officials be removed for failing to file campaign spending reports? A seasoned election lawyer says Comelec has jurisdiction over them only in relation to pending cases or petitions prior to election
UNA stumped on proclamation
UNA raises questions about the basis of the proclamation but does not plan any legal move against it
Can Akbayan rep still be ousted?
The disqualification case vs Akbayan Rep Kaka Bag ao is dismissed on a technicality but this does not settle the issues raised by the petitioner
Leila de Lima: 'Why was I singled out?'
She beat all odds in her career except this race for the highest post in the judiciary
