Rappler's latest stories on Gerry Ortega
CA reverses ex-justice's decision, revives murder case vs Joel Reyes
Cleared in January 2018 by a different composition of the Court of Appeals, former Palawan governor Joel Reyes faces trial again for the murder of Gerry Ortega
[OPINION] Part 2: Distorting probable cause in Ortega case
When this case reaches the SC, we can only pray that the Justices see what is at stake here – how it may inform preliminary investigations and arrest warrant issuances

[OPINION] Injustice in the Court of Appeals: The Ortega case
When the evidence is controverted, when the respondent cannot irrefutably show he is not the one they seek, the bias is for process, truth-telling, and the fires of trial

Sandiganbayan puts ex-Palawan governor Joel Reyes back in jail
(UPDATED) Reyes' lawyer says they will take the case to the Supreme Court
SolGen Calida asks CA to rearrest Joel Reyes
Solicitor General Jose Calida says the Court of Appeals made a 'grave error' when it disregarded the testimony of a key witness in the murder case against former Palawan governor Joel Reyes
Prosecutors tell Sandiganbayan: Jail Joel Reyes now
Prosecutors point out that the former Palawan governor remains a flight risk: he evaded arrest for 3 years before he was caught in Thailand
De Lima hits CA ruling on ex-Palawan governor Reyes' release
(UPDATED) 'There is no 'miracle' here, only a gross miscarriage of justice,' says Senator Leila de Lima, referring to the decision penned by Court of Appeals Justice Normandie Pizarro

Why CA dissenters call Joel Reyes freedom 'premature, preposterous'
The Gerry Ortega murder case is somehow linked to the multi-million Malampaya fund scam, over which Joel Reyes is also facing charges
Malacañang to seek reversal of CA decision releasing Joel Reyes
(UPDATED) Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque, who lawyered for murdered Gerry Ortega, says he will meet with Solicitor General Jose Calida on a plan to file a motion for reconsideration

Ortegas shocked at release of ex-Palawan governor
'We ask everyone to remain vigilant,' says the family of slain broadcaster Gerry Ortega

Palawan ex-gov Joel Reyes, murder suspect, released
(3rd UPDATE) The Sandiganbayan convicted Reyes of graft and sentenced him to 6 to 8 years in prison last year, but his lawyer says this is on appeal and has no bearing on his release related to the Gerry Ortega murder case
Malampaya fund: Ex-Palawan gov Reyes faces P1.5-B graft case
Some construction projects meant to be funded by Malampaya royalties appear on reports as complete or nearly complete but turn out to be far from finished

Graft trial pressed vs ex-Palawan governor Joel Reyes
The finding of probable cause is supported by substantial evidence on record prosecutors tell the anti graft court Sandiganbayan s 5th Division

Joel Reyes denied bail in Ortega murder case
The Ortega family welcomes the decision of a local court after having found strong evidence of guilt for the murder of Doc Gerry Ortega

Green groups: Lopez is 'right choice' for DENR post
UPDATED But environmentalists also urge Gina Lopez to make a strong statement rejecting environmentally destructive projects her own family is pushing for

Miriam Santiago, Duterte on Xi, ‘Cursed Child’ | 6PM wRap
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Ortega family 'incensed' over Duterte justification of media killings
Criticizing Rodrigo Duterte s justification of media killings the family of Gerry Ortega says the slain radio broadcaster was killed for exposing corruption

Ex-Coron mayor granted bail in Ortega murder case
Former Coron Mayor Mario Reyes who is running for vice mayor has been granted temporary liberty to allow him to campaign before the May 9 polls

SC: Murder trial of Palawan ex-governor can proceed
The SC says that because a Palawan RTC has determined probable cause for the issuance of an arrest warrant for former Palawan governor Joel Reyes the DOJ s petition is moot

DOJ orders probe to verify Mercado’s link with Reyes brothers
Former Makati vice mayor Ernesto Mercado is allegedly among the business associates the Reyes brothers made contact with while they were hiding from police

Reyes brothers’ arraignment set for Oct 2
Justice Secretary Leila de Lima says the prosecution plans to oppose any moves from the camp of former Palawan officials Joel and Mario Reyes to delay the arraignment

Gov't to probe alleged special treatment of Reyes brothers
The probe comes after the Reyes brothers alleged masterminds in the 2011 murder of journalist Gerry Ortega held a press conference at the Puerto Princesa city jail

Reyes brothers now in jail in Puerto Princesa
2nd UPDATE The lawyer of Joel and Mario Reyes say they will file a petition for bail

Emails, villa photos led to Reyes brothers’ arrest
2nd UPDATE An email exchange between the informant and police investigators which began on September 8 led to the arrest of the two most wanted fugitives

Reyes brothers arrive, now at Crame
The PNP will wait for a court order to transfer them to Palawan

TIMELINE: Gerry Ortega murder case
UPDATED After hiding for more than 3 years the suspects – former Palawan Governor Joel Reyes and his brother former Coron Mayor Mario Reyes – are apprehended in Thailand

Poe’s citizenship, Ortega slay suspects, Americans on Pope | 6PM wRap
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Reyes brothers arrested in Thailand – DOJ
3rd UPDATE Former Palawan Governor Joel Reyes and his brother former Coron Mayor Mario Reyes are wanted in the Philippines for the murder of environmentalist Gerry Ortega

PH recovery, PMA grad, British schoolboy | The wRap
Recovery in Haiyan hit areas is faster than it was in Aceh ADB A fresh PMA graduate dies fighting the Abu Sayyaf A 16 year old boy gets 20 years for killing his teacher in class

Conviction in PH ‘partial victory’ vs impunity
The Committee to Protect Journalists says developments in the Ortega murder and Ampatuan massacre show that impunity continues in the Philippines

Bring 'the Butcher' to justice!
The author gives voice to environmental advocates who were alleged victims of retired General Jovito Palparan s systemic violation of human rights

CA affirms verdict clearing Reyes in Ortega slay case
UPDATED The Court of Appeals rejects Justice Secretary De Lima s appeal to reverse its earlier verdict
Ortega slay suspect granted bail
A local court allows Romeo Seratubias owner of the licensed pistol allegedly used in the shooting of broadcaster Gerry Ortega to post bail
Ortega's killer faces life imprisonment
The Reyes brothers who were accused of ordering Ortega s killing are still in hiding however
CA junks murder raps vs ex-Palawan gov
2nd UPDATE The court criticizes Justice Secretary de Lima for not following her own rules
Ortega witness died by hanging - NBI
A report claims that Aranas was distraught over his removal from the Witness Protection Program and hinted of killing himself
Witness in Ortega case found dead in jail
Dennis Aranas is found dead in his cell at the Lucena Provincial Jail; officials say it was suicide
'Reyes brothers still wanted for murder'
The widow of slain Palawan broadcaster Gerry Ortega says the murder case against the Reyeses stand even if the Court of Appeals nullified the investigating panel that filed the case against them
Lawyer to Reyes brods: Keep hiding!
UPDATED The counsel of the Reyes brothers charged with murder for the Ortega slay advises them to remain in hiding The brothers are not yet off the hook however says the Ortega family s counsel
Rappler Newscast | November 27, 2012
The Freedom of Information bill passes the committee level in the House of Representatives The Court of Appeals nullifies a panel linking the Reyes brothers to the killing of Palawan broadcaster Gerry Ortega The mastermind of the Rasuman pyramid scam is arrested
CA nullifies panel that linked Reyes brothers to Ortega slay
The CA nullifies the second panel formed by the Department of Justice that approved the filing of murder charges against the Reyes brothers in connection with Gerry Ortega s killing
DFA cancels Reyes brothers' passports
DFA cancels the passports of former Palawan Gov Joel Reyes and his brother Mario
Disbar lawyer, Ortega daughter asks Court
The lawyer of the Reyes brothers principal suspects in the Ortega slay case faces a disbarment complaint
Ortega daughter sues ex-Palawan governor over fake passport
The Department of Foreign Affairs said in August that Reyes tampered with his passport
Ortega murder suspect dies of kidney disease
The 44 year old suspect dies before he could testify in broadcaster Gerry Ortega s murder case
Palace: Probe BI over Reyes escape
The Palace wants an investigation into immigration agents alleged involvement in the escape of ex Palawan Governor Joel Reyes and his brother
Aquino raises bounty for Palparan, other fugitives
President Aquino raises the reward money for Palparan and 3 other fugitives
Alleged mastermind in Ortega murder flees country
Former Palawan Gov Joel Reyes reportedly fled the country last March
DFA cancels passport of ex-Palawan governor
The government cancels the passports of the Reyes brothers principal suspects in the murder of Palawan broadcaster Gerry Ortega
Suspect in Ortega slay dropped from murder case
A judge has dropped murder charges against the former bodyguard of ex Palawan Gov Joel Reyes officially making him a state witness