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NCAA: Lyceum stretches perfect run to 5
The Lyceum Pirates stay solo on top as the Arellano Chiefs and Letran Knights climb to a share of 3rd pkace
Missed chance? Why SC allowed Torre de Manila to resume construction
Associate Justice Francis Jardeleza believes the High Court prematurely declared the regularity of Torre de Manila s building permits and missed an opportunity to value heritage conservation
SC allows Torre de Manila construction to continue
3RD UPDATE The High Court says it found that there is no law that prohibits the construction of the challenged Torre de Manila
Rizal’s descendant holds protest against Torre de Manila
Isaac Reyes a descendant of the Rizal family calls the controversial Torre de Manila a national disgrace and supports the campaign for its demolition
Order DMCI to demolish Torre de Manila, SolGen asks SC
The Solicitor General says DMCI should demolish Torre de Manila at its own expense for violating both local zoning laws and the Constitution
Aquino on Torre de Manila: Both parties' rights should be respected
President Benigno Aquino III says there is merit in the petition against the high rise building behind the Rizal Monument but the rights of DMCI should be protected too
TIMELINE: The Torre de Manila case
After 6 hearings the Supreme Court has wrapped up oral arguments on Torre de Manila Rappler looks back at the progression of the controversy from online petition to the high court
SC justice questions Torre de Manila zoning permit
Associate Justice Marvic Leonen asks why DMCI started constructing Torre de Manila in 2012 when it was only granted variance to build beyond the allowed height 2 years after
NHCP hits SolGen for reversing position on Torre de Manila
But the National Historical Commission of the Philippines has itself flipflopped on the issue saying that since Torre de Manila cannot possibly obstruct the front view of the said National Monument
Torre de Manila: Clash of interpretation on heritage conservation
Should constitutional provisions on the conservation of heritage sites be interpreted to include protection of sightline? DMCI says no; SC Associate Justice Francis Jardeleza calls for a less restrictive interpretation
SolGen now declares Torre de Manila illegal
Reversing an earlier position the Solicitor General is now saying Torre de Manila should be demolished
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SC can’t say if Rizal monument is ‘soul of PH' – SC justice
While grilling the counsel of petitioners against Torre de Manila SC Associate Justice Marvic Leonen says it would be tyrannical of the Court to establish the narrative of the nation
SC justices hit Torre de Manila petitioners for bypassing 'slow' courts
High Court Associate Justice Leonen tells petitioners It s unfair that you ask relief from the Supreme Court bypassing all our stated rules because your case is very very special
SC justice on Torre de Manila: Gov't guidelines have no legal weight
Justice Francis Jardeleza says the National Historical Commission of the Philippines guidelines on monuments were never published to have the effect of a law
July 21 oral arguments on Torre de Manila to proceed
The Supreme Court is hearing a case filed by the Knights of Rizal seeking to have a condominium demolished because it threatens the visual dominance of the Rizal Monument
SC stops construction of Torre de Manila
3rd UPDATE The temporary restraining order takes effect immediately Oral arguments on the case starts on June 30
Heritage advocates hail Torre de Manila suspension order
Calling the Torre de Manila a papal eyesore the Knights of Rizal Senator Pia Cayetano and cultural activist Carlos Celdran welcome the NCCA s suspension order
SC asked to order Torre de Manila demolition
The Knights of Rizal says the tower s zoning violations and affront to the Rizal Monument are enough reasons to stop construction
