Rappler's latest stories on Makati regional trial court
Trillanes says he has no special request if jailed
The mutineer-turned-senator says he will surrender to authorities when the time comes: 'We are prepared for the worst. Yayakapin ko 'yang eventuality na 'yan.'
DOJ approves another libel case vs Trillanes filed by ex-VP Binay
The case covers media statements by Trillanes that there is a "P100 million racket a year" in Makati City
CA paves way for hearings on $1.9-B award to Martial Law victims
The Court of Appeals Special 13th Division junks the Marcoses bid to keep a Makati court from hearing the petition to enforce the 1 9 billion award given by a US court in 1995
Arrest warrant out for Trillanes over Binay libel case
UPDATED Senator Antonio Trillanes IV is unfazed saying the Binay family cannot stop him
Makati court: Full-blown trial of Binay's suit vs critics 'necessary'
UPDATED Judge Elpidio Calis of Makati RTC Branch 133 denies the motions of the Vice President s critics to dismiss the P200 million damage suit against them
Ryan Jaworski’s arraignment moved to Feb 2016
Jaworski makes his first public appearance before the Makati Regional Trial Court Branch 139 since figuring in an alleged buy bust operation turned shootout with police officers
AMLC officials: Binay lawsuit 'grasping at straws'
The Anti Money Laundering Council says Binay was unable to prove that its report and the freeze order on his bank accounts are defamatory and malicious
UCPB to 'exhaust all legal remedies' to keep shares in CIIF, SMC
The United Coconut Planters Bank says it is merely protecting its own shareholders including the majority government shareholder as well as preserving bank assets
Sinaloa drug cartel suspect files motion for bail
Mexican national Horacio Hernandez Herrera is allegedly the number 3 or 4 man in the drug cartel that operates in the US Australia Europe West Africa the Philippines and other Asian countries
Century Properties files for HK arbitration over casino deal
The move is prompted by the Court of Appeals decision to junk a Makati court ruling that stops Japanese billionaire Kazuo Okada from terminating the deal
SC orals, Napoles sentence, Rousey visits Pacquiao | The wRap
The Ombudsman challenges the restraining order on Binay’s suspension Janet Napoles gets a life sentence for illegal detention MMA’s Ronda Rousey visits Manny Pacquiao
Janet Napoles gets life sentence for detaining Benhur Luy
A Makati court sentences the alleged pork barrel scam mastermind to life in prison for illegally detaining her longtime aide turned whistleblower
LOOKING BACK: Binay and the 2007 Manila Pen siege
Trillanes recalls that back in November 29 2007 the plan was for Binay to march with them toward the Ayala Triangle But after their walkout from a Makati court Binay is out of reach
SC junks plea of fugitive Napoles brother
The Supreme Court dismisses Lim’s allegation that a Makati court acted with inordinate haste in ordering his arrest for illegally detaining pork barrel scam whistle blower Benhuy Luy
MAP: The Napoles trail, a year after her surrender
Since her surrender Napoles has been to at least 11 places so far Know what these places are
VP Binay wins libel case vs former vice mayor
Former Makati Vice Mayor Roberto Brillante is found guilty of libel and is ordered to pay over half a million pesos in damages
CA: Arrest warrant vs fugitive Napoles brother stays
Reynald Lim who is facing charges for illegally detaining pork barrel scam witness Benhuy Luy failed in his bid to have his indictment reversed and his arrest warrant recalled
Court stops DOTC's purchase of MRT trains
The court says the purchase may be in violation of private owner Metro Rail Transit Corporation s build lease transfer contract with government
Makati court bars sale of Bloomberry shares
Bloomberry wins a court order preventing the former manager of its Solaire casino from selling shares in the company
Catholic school wins Round 1 vs BIR’s Henares
It is a case that crosses religious lines and covers even non sectarian schools as it could impact on their tax exempt status
Court allows Napoles longer visiting hours
But visitors may not bring her gifts
Palace: Leviste met all parole requirements
Coloma says the Palace will respect all legal processes should anyone question the parole in court
Court junks Napoles bail petition
UPDATED The judge says evidence against Janet Napoles in an illegal detention case is strong
Kapunan absent as defense grills Luy
3rd UPDATE Is trouble brewing at the Napoles camp?
Gertrudes Luy: Benhur didn't know why he's being detained
The mother of PDAF scam whistleblower Benhur Luy testifies in court about her son s 3 month detention by Janet Napoles and Reynald Lim
Napoles refuses to enter a plea
Alleged pork barrel scam queen Janet Napoles faces a Makati court but refuses to enter a plea
‘Not guilty’ plea entered for Napoles
UPDATED No pre trial schedule has been set pending a hearing on Napoles’ motion for bail
Napoles faces Makati court Sept 23
The Makati RTC junks 3 petitions filed by Janet Lim Napoles and her brother Reynald Jojo Lim in relation to the serious illegal detention case against them
No immediate relief from CA for Napoles' brother
Until Reynald Jojo Lim corrects the defects in his appeal – within 5 days – the warrant of arrest against him is in effect court proceedings will continue
Judge in Napoles case won't inhibit
Judge Elmo Alameda accused of truly railroading the issuance of arrest warrant vs Napoles says there s no merit in asking him to excuse himself from the case
New pork barrel witnesses spill more beans
New testimony on a magistrate shows that Napoles influence and clout reticulates through society as well
Murdered US Marine's mom, sis want justice
Family members of a murdered US Marine fly to the Philippines for the first time to demand justice
Hitmen hired to get Luy lawyer, NBI, DOJ chiefs?
A group is reportedly recruiting ex Marines to do surveillance and gunmen in Basilan to silence the 3 who are on top of the pork barrel scam investigation
Makati RTC judge convicted of graft, malversation
A Makati regional trial court judge was convicted for a crime he committed 12 years ago when he was mayor of Dapitan City
Stab fatal for American in Makati - medical officer
The cause of death was the stab wound to the neck says PNP coroner Voltaire Nulud
