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Robredo asks SC: Release initial vote recount results in VP protest
(UPDATED) Vice President Leni Robredo's lawyers argue doing so would 'put to rest any apprehensions' of both camps regarding 'speculations' about the possible results of the ballot revision process
Aquino’s SC appointees lean toward Duterte in West PH Sea case
Justices Estela Perlas Bernabe, Francis Jardeleza, and Benjamin Caguioa seem inclined to dismiss the petition that accuses the Duterte government of neglect in the West Philippine Sea
Justice Reyes: Instead of West PH Sea, spend on Pasig river
Other Duterte appointees in the Supreme Court defend President Duterte in a petition that accuses the government of neglect in the West Philippine Sea
Can Supreme Court force Duterte gov't to protect West PH Sea?
The Supreme Court hears oral arguments on a petition by fishermen, accusing the Duterte government of failure to enforce the fisheries code and other environmental issuances in Panatag Shoal, Ayungin Shoal, and Panganiban Reef
SC clears Enrile, other Marcos cronies of graft over P108-M 'behest loan'
The Supreme Court also clears Philippine National Bank branch managers as well as officers of the Tolong Sugar Milling Company Incorporated
Justice Bernabe to new lawyers: 'Integrity is non-negotiable'
‘When making a choice, go with your heart even if it terrifies you,’ says Supreme Court Associate Justice Estela Perlas-Bernabe
Tanggol Wika protests 'patently unjust' SC ruling vs Filipino, Panitikan
By filing the letter of protest before the High Court, Tanggol Wika says it hopes to stop 'imminent cultural genocide, the impending murder of our national language and local literature'
FAST FACTS: Who is SC Associate Justice Henri Inting?
The new Supreme Court associate justice hails from President Rodrigo Duterte’s hometown of Davao City.
Bersamin to lawyers: Face sanctions for frivolous cases
‘The time for imposing sanctions on such litigants and lawyers may soon be around the corner,’ says the Chief Justice
Bersamin is 9th highest paid PH government official in 2018
The Chief Justice receives P3.27 million in benefits in 2018, which is more than his basic salary of P2.46 million in the same year
SC: Release P747-M retirement perks of ex-DBP employees
The Supreme Court grants a petition questioning the Commission on Audit's notice of disallowance on the Development Bank of the Philippines' retirement program
Carpio warns against similar waivers to China in Kaliwa dam project
‘Our assets are also collateralized in Kaliwa dam, patrimonial assets also,’ says Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio
Warning to case filers: SC junks Yolanda victims’ case vs airport contracts
The case is among the many examples of cases being filed before the High Court by individuals not directly affected by a government policy, but use the doctrine of transcendental importance
Reed Bank not collateral to China loan? Carpio rebuts Duterte gov't
Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio counters the claims of government officials who sought to downplay his warning against the repercussions of a government loan from China
Carpio raises alarm over Chico River deal: China 'can take' gas-rich Reed Bank
If the Philippines can't pay off its loans to China, Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio says 'for sure, we will lose in all arbitrations'
Supreme Court denies requests for justices’ full SALNs
The en banc is keeping its policy of releasing only summaries of the justices’ wealth. The justices also deny requests for their Personal Data Sheets.
No rebellion charges filed in 2018 martial law, yet SC allows 3rd extension
In his dissent, Associate Justice Francis Jardeleza calls this accommodation of President Rodrigo Duterte ‘the Court’s seeming abdication of its duty’
FAST FACTS: Who is new Supreme Court Associate Justice Amy Lazaro Javier?
The new Supreme Court associate justice was against the hero's burial of dictator Ferdinand Marcos and does not consider President Duterte anti-women
Duterte appoints CA justice Javier to Supreme Court
Court of Appeals Justice Amy Lazaro Javier, a longtime applicant to the Supreme Court, has said she ‘does not see Duterte as an enemy of women’
Dissenters slam SC on Duterte’s Boracay win: ‘Realization of a tyrant’
Justices Leonen and Caguioa write strong dissenting opinions that allude to Duterte as a tyrant and dictator
Supreme Court sets oral arguments on bid to increase nurses’ salary
The petition from 2015 seeks to give nurses a salary grade where they could earn as much as P31,000 per month
PH reiterates ISIS threat in Supreme Court oral arguments
(UPDATED) Solicitor General Jose Calida insists 23 factions of Moro rebel groups have pledged allegiance to ISIS
Military to recommend ending martial law if enemy strength down to 30%
But with baselines and deadlines unclear, Associate Justice Marvic Leonen says it could mean that martial law can last until the end of Duterte’s term
'Prove this is rebellion,' Caguioa says of military martial law report
(UPDATED) Some incidents ‘seem to be for motives other than rebellion,’ says Associate Justice Benjamin Caguioa, the member-in-charge
SC rules: No share for Palawan in Camago-Malampaya gas project proceeds
The unanimous decision is that the earnings from the offshore gas project will go to the national government because Palawan's jurisdiction refers only to land area
Ex-SC Justice Leonardo Quisumbing passes away
(UPDATED) Quisumbing once served as labor chief and defense undersecretary. He was 79.
Martial law 3rd extension: What new arguments will SC discuss?
(3rd UPDATE) What petitioners can hope for are new views from the new justices
Supreme Court to hold oral arguments on 2019 martial law extension
(UPDATED) The hearings are scheduled for January 22 and 23
LTFRB orders arrest of Angkas bikes still operating
(3rd UPDATE) The LTFRB orders all law enforcers to immediately apprehend and even impound Angkas motorcycles operating as public utility vehicles
LIVE: JBC interviews candidates for Supreme Court justice | December 5, 2018
(UPDATED) The Judicial and Bar Council is interviewing 6 applicants for the slot of retiring Associate Justice Noel Tijam
Ahead of JBC interviews, SC lists recommendation for next justice
(UPDATED) CA Justices Manuel Barrios, Ramon Bato Jr, Ramon Garcia, and Court Administrator Midas Marquez get the en banc’s nod
Midas Marquez again named Supreme Court spokesperson
(UPDATED) Chief Justice Lucas Bersamin says he continues to look for a permanent spokesperson. Marquez is applying for associate justice.
[ANALYSIS] Deep Dive | What's the big deal about seniority in selecting the Chief Justice?
Appointing the judiciary’s head, whether the most senior or not, is the only way by which the President may legally exert influence over the judiciary
Justice Antonio Carpio: Forever the No. 2
Chief Justice Lucas Bersamin says he's confident that his appointment will not strain relationships in the High Court
FAST FACTS: Who is new Supreme Court Associate Justice Rosmari Carandang?
Rosmari Carandang is appointed to the Supreme Court after making it to the short list at least 5 times
Duterte appoints woman justice to the Supreme Court
Longtime applicant Court of Appeals Associate Justice Rosmari Carandang is the new Supreme Court justice
FAST FACTS: Who is new Supreme Court Chief Justice Lucas Bersamin?
Lucas Bersamin is appointed as top magistrate on his 9th year in the Supreme Court. He is retiring in 10 months.
Alliance appeals SC ruling removing Filipino as required college subject
Petitioners say that implementation of the CHED memorandum will also leave rights guaranteed by the Constitution 'vulnerable to being diminished'
Short list for chief justice is out, all 5 justices get in
The short list will be transmitted to Malacañang before the end of Friday, November 23
SC orders Muntinlupa court: Allow media access to De Lima hearings
While the en banc awaits the proposed guidelines of reporters' associations, it orders the Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court to let in as many reporters as can be accommodated in the hearings
Thanks to SC decision, mining firm SR Metals cleared in P76M tax case
Caloocan City 2nd District Representative Edgar Erice, who is with the Liberal Party, is a shareholder of SR Metals Incorporated
SC reminder: Weak drug cases will lead to acquittals
Because the police failed to bring required witnesses during the inventory of seized drugs, a man previously sentenced to life in prison can now walk free
CA justices shortlisted to be next Supreme Court justice
The names on the shortlist are all familiar
The unpredictability of Supreme Court Justice Bernabe
Bernabe often votes with a nuance. She is respected in the High Court because of her collegial virtues.
First among equals: How influential is a chief justice on the Court?
A recently-released study shows there’s a probability that a justice who belongs to the same network as the chief justice will vote similarly as the top magistrate
Supreme Court warns officials: ‘Good faith’ not always a valid excuse
The good faith doctrine is ‘inapplicable in a situation where there are circumstances that should have prompted the government officials to make further inquiries,’ says the High Court
Supreme Court improves whenever Carpio is acting Chief Justice – Leonen
'It’s difficult to pluck someone from the most junior ranks and put them to the leadership position,’ says Associate Justice Marvic Leonen
‘Improper’ JBC questions led to striking out public interview of senior justices
‘The court en banc was disappointed that there were questions which were not proper, they catered to something, to trivia,’ says Associate Justice Marvic Leonen
Rappler Talk: Inside the Supreme Court with Justice Marvic Leonen
Former Supreme Court spokesman Ted Te also joins the discussion on Thursday, October 25
SC clears the way for 500% hike in property valuation in Quezon City
(UPDATED) City Administrator Aldrin Cuña says the QC Fair Market Values Ordinance can be implemented 15 working days after the Supreme Court decision
