Rappler's latest stories on Trillanes amnesty
Makati court denies Trillanes’ appeal
(UPDATED) RTC Branch 150 Judge Elmo Alameda denies the opposition senator’s appeal to not reopen the rebellion case against him
Judge Soriano: Afford everyone rule of law, if only for our own safety
The judge from Makati rose to prominence for his firm orders that directly contradicted and rejected the request of the country’s most powerful man – President Rodrigo Duterte
Trillanes finds surprising ally in Binay over amnesty ordeal
Former vice president Jejomar Binay says there should not have been an attempt to revoke the amnesty of Senator Antonio Trillanes IV, one of his most vicious critics
Trillanes wants Makati Judge to reverse ruling on legality of Proclamation 572
The plan to appeal comes even as the Supreme Court is currently discussing a petition by Trillanes questioning the same thing – the constitutionality of Proclamation No. 572
Calida defers to DOJ on handling of Trillanes case
Solicitor General Jose Calida will wait for the Department of Justice to file a motion for partial reconsideration, instead of going straight to the Court of Appeals as earlier announced by Malacañang
DOJ contradicts Panelo in Trillanes plan, no going to CA for now
Contrary to the statement of Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo, the justice department will file a partial motion for reconsideration with Makati RTC Branch 148
EXPLAINER: What Judge Soriano means in saying Duterte's Proclamation No. 572 is 'legal'
Law professor Ted Te downplays fears of a possible effect of Judge Soriano's ruling, simply because ‘a trial court is not binding’
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Senators praise judge's ‘courage’ in junking Trillanes arrest
Judge Soriano 'chose to uphold the rule of law and refused to embrace tyranny, as every judge ought to do if they are to be true to their oath,' says opposition Senator Francis Pangilinan
With court victory, Trillanes 'more energized' to attack Duterte, Calida
'So 'yung mga medyo napapagod sa akin, 'wag kayo mapagod,' says Senator Antonio Trillanes IV, as he vows to continue criticizing President Rodrigo Duterte and his allies
Malacañang insists it can still void Trillanes' amnesty with Makati court ruling
The Palace says Judge Soriano’s conclusion that it was within President Duterte’s powers to issue Proclamation No. 572 means the administration can resort to legal remedies to ensure Trillanes’ arrest
Guevarra to Trillanes: This is just the start, let’s go to Supreme Court
The justice secretary says there's still an opportunity for the Supreme Court to 'forge a new judicial principle'
DOCUMENT: Makati Judge Andres Soriano's decision keeping Trillanes free
Soriano contradicts President Rodrigo Duterte and says Trillanes filed his application form and admitted guilt to be eligible for the amnesty eventually granted to him in 2011
Trillanes hails Makati judge for 'single-handedly' restoring rule of law
'Tayo po ay nabubuhayan ng loob na meron pong pag-asa sa ating bayan. He is personified by Judge Soriano at this point,' opposition Senator Trillanes says of the Makati RTC Branch 148 presiding judge
Makati judge contradicts Duterte, says Trillanes filed for amnesty
Judge Andres Soriano of Makati Regional Trial Court Branch 148 says Duterte is within his power to issue the proclamation, but its factual basis is wrong
'Prying' of global lawmakers into Trillanes case an 'affront' – Malacañang
Presidential Spokesman Salvador Panelo accuses the Inter-Parliamentary Union for intervening in Philippine domestic affairs
Judge Soriano of Makati is at 'last stage’ of deciding Trillanes case
The Makati judge skips a conference in Tagaytay to finish what is arguably the biggest legal battle of the opposition this year
2nd Makati court's decision on Trillanes' case out anytime
Makati Regional Trial Court 148 Presiding Judge Andres Bartolome Soriano says the case is now considered submitted for resolution
Trillanes camp insists on proper hearing at Makati court
(UPDATED) Trillanes' lawyer Rey Robles says that testimonial evidence should be considered by the Makati Regional Trial Court during the proceedings
Calida, DOJ inconsistent on amnesty review: Just for Trillanes or all?
Solicitor General Jose Calida admits he sought permission to review all amnesties but the presidential proclamation that came out covered only Senator Antonio Trillanes IV
Guevarra: Up to Duterte if he wants to review other amnesties
'For now, the focus is on Senator Trillanes,' says the justice secretary
DOJ on Trillanes amnesty: Application form itself is defective
(UPDATED) Trillanes’ lawyer Rey Robles says it’s ‘unjust’ to put at risk the liberty of more than 250 individuals who applied for the same amnesty
[ANALYSIS] At stake in Trillanes amnesty case
One can only hope the judiciary, through Judge Andres Soriano and eventually through the Supreme Court, draw the line here and save the country from a future without the possibility of peace and national reconciliation
DOJ's latest proof vs Trillanes: No minutes of all amnesty deliberations
In court, the justice department initially says there are no minutes for the Trillanes amnesty, but a cross-examination of the witness shows there are no minutes for everyone
Albayalde orders recall of Trillanes' police detail over amnesty issue
The recall was ordered on the same day President Rodrigo Duterte's Proclamation 572 was published in a national newspaper
Trillanes faces Guevarra after amnesty row: DOJ must have courage to say no
Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra tells the senator that he agrees the justice department 'should not be a weapon to persecute political opponents'
Roque on Trillanes amnesty: Why take word of AFP chief over 'learned judge'?
Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque responds to the statement of AFP chief General Carlito Galvez Jr that Senator Antonio Trillanes IV applied for amnesty, contrary to the government's position
AFP suspects 'lapses' in turnover of Trillanes' amnesty papers
'Nag-apply ba ako ng amnesty?' Senator Antonio Trillanes IV repeatedly asked defense and military officials during the budget briefing of the Department of National Defense at the Senate
Meet the other family members at Trillanes' homecoming
Furry members of the Trillanes family steal the spotlight from the opposition senator
[OPINION] Trillanes amnesty is valid
Judge Alameda’s ruling is incongruous and legally absurd. If we are to follow his logic, then any other public document will have to be subject to an inquiry as to the existence of a prior application form.
Back home, Trillanes tells Duterte gov’t: 'Itodo 'nyo na'
'Hindi kayo mananalo kung kayo ang mali,' says Senator Antonio Trillanes IV who is finally home after spending over 3 weeks in the Senate
Newsbreak Chats: Trillanes' amnesty revocation and arrest
The Newsbreak team discusses on Thursday, September 27, the arrest of Senator Antonio Trillanes IV and its effect on the military, rule of law, and the opposition
[OPINION | NEWSPOINT] Power trumps rights
What are the rest of us only too quick to profess righteous resistance actually lending to this moral fight?
[ANALYSIS] Philippine courts dribble, stall on Trillanes amnesty issue
The persistent efforts to send Trillanes back to jail ends this September with the anticlimactic order of deferment by Makati RTC Judge Andres Soriano
Trillanes: I'm coming home
'Lalasapin natin ang ating temporary victory with friends and family,' says Senator Antonio Trillanes IV
Was revocation of amnesty legal? Trillanes camp might ask SC to decide
Lawyer Rey Robles says they might also elevate the case to a higher court if they feel that Makati RTC Branch 148 exercised grave abuse of discretion
Calida to Trillanes: Apologize or I'll sue you for libel
(UPDATED) 'He can do whatever he wants, I expect the worst out of him,' says Senator Antonio Trillanes IV in response to the threat of Solicitor General Jose Calida
Noynoy Aquino hits Makati judge for ‘confused decision’ on Trillanes arrest
Aquino, who granted the amnesty to Trillanes in 2011, says the decision violates the rule against double jeopardy
Trillanes accuses Calida of 'stealing' his amnesty application documents
Senator Antonio Trillanes IV also asks the Department of National Defense 'why they allowed' Solicitor General Jose Calida to 'steal' his amnesty application form
Trillanes to remain in the Senate after posting bail
'I was advised not to go home yet...to wait for the ruling of Branch 148,' says opposition Senator Antonio Trillanes IV
Bailable for now but Trillanes faces tough challenge at 2nd court
(UPDATED) Senator Trillanes is not granted a petition for bail at Branch 148: 'We're slightly more hopeful but we have to expect for the worst'
Makati court issues arrest warrant, HDO vs Trillanes
(5th UPDATE) Branch 150 Judge Elmo Alameda grants the request by the Department of Justice for an arrest warrant and hold departure order on Tuesday, September 25
Calida tells Supreme Court to void Trillanes amnesty because Gazmin signed it
It is an argument not cited in President Rodrigo Duterte’s Proclamation No. 572
Ex-DND panel chair, official tell courts: Trillanes applied for amnesty in 2011
Former defense amnesty panel chair Honorio Azcueta and head of secretariat Josefa Berbigal submit sworn affidavits saying Senator Antonio Trillanes IV complied with all the requirements in 2011
Why the Senate backed Trillanes but not De Lima vs Duterte
Among the key factors are the senators' ties with their colleagues and the ratings of President Rodrigo Duterte
[ANALYSIS] Trillanes amnesty and lessons from Argentina
The late Raul Alfonsin's revocation of amnesty in Argentina was made within the context of the 'dirty war' that resulted in human rights atrocities
La Salle president: 'Diyos ko, bakit 'nyo kami pinabayaan?'
La Salle president Brother Armin Luistro leads an opening prayer, lifting from Jesus Christ's 7 Last Words, asking why God has forsaken the country under the Duterte administration
Trillanes: Inflation, amnesty issues to 'haunt' Duterte's Senate bets in 2019
'The voting public gave Mr Duterte the chance to prove that he could match the myth they propagated during the elections but 2.5 years had passed and he basically destroyed the country that we used to be proud of,' says Senator Antonio Trillanes IV
Trillanes tells critics: 'If I can add stress to you, then well and good'
'Just enjoy the show, right? Kumbaga if manggigil sila, mainis sila, then I have partly achieved the objective,' adds Senator Antonio Trillanes IV
Trillanes: I will 'surrender' if arrest warrant issued
Senator Antonio Trillanes IV says the two Makati City judges handling motions against him can either show 'the Philippine judicial system is still working' or show 'Duterte has control over everything'
