Rappler's latest stories on juan ponce enrile. jinggoy estrada
COC filing: Comebacks, gimmicks that 'shookt' Filipinos
The filing of certificates of candidacy for the 2019 elections has its share of eyebrow-raising moments
De Lima's fate: Karma or political persecution?
From June 30 to the days leading to her arrest the senator personified both defiance and acceptance – defiance of the status quo and acceptance of her future
Tracking Sandiganbayan: Who's who in PH's biggest corruption cases?
Which corruption cases are still pending before the anti graft court and what are their statuses in the judicial process?
#AnimatED: Pork barrel cases vs 3 senators plod on
It s been a year since 3 senators were detained on plunder charges Not a single trial has taken place for the troika
Binay, Angara, Lapid join appointments body
The oath taking is conducted during a caucus of the commission meant to reorganize the body 9 months after the detention of former CA members linked to the pork barrel scam
Ombudsman, Sandiganbayan performance plummets in 2014
Due to slow case disposal and new cases filed by the Ombudsman the special anti graft court’s case load at the start of 2015 balloons to 3 093 unresolved cases
[Bodymind] The Binay saga: Is it déjà vu all over again?
Please let’s not merely gossip with the latest tidbit we know wringing our hands tsk tsking away about how we really belong to a damaged culture
Drilon: Senate must adhere to rule of law on suspension order
Senate President Franklin Drilon says the implementation of the court s suspension order on Senators Juan Ponce Enrile and Jinggoy Estrada is in compliance with the law
Who are the lawyers of Janet Lim Napoles?
The orders of the day for them are to show to the court that the charges against Napoles do not constitute plunder and that Luy is not credible
Sandigan justices, pork barrel cases: Eyeing the SC?
A look at the 3rd and 5th division justices: It bears watching how they will behave under a new administration and whether their actuations will be their ticket to the High Court
The justices behind the pork barrel cases
A member of the Sandiganbayan says the filing of the 3 plunder cases is a welcome development for those eyeing higher positions in the judiciary How they decide on the cases [could] affect their chances of being appointed to the SC
3 other lawmakers in COA report could qualify for plunder
If the 40 50 kickback system is applied to the COA special audit report results at least 4 former lawmakers will qualify for plunder One of them however is already deceased
Ombudsman drops malversation raps in 'pork' cases
An Ombudsman official defends the move saying malversation may be difficult to prove in court as it will require actually showing that the public official received the funds and disbursed them
Sandigan may order Napoles transfer to regular jail
An anti graft court justice says Napoles should be issued a separate commitment order by the 3 Sandiganbayan divisions to be fair to the other accused in the plunder cases
Anti-graft court's Top 10 cases involve billions of pesos
The P4 098 billion plunder case vs former president Joseph Estrada tops the list of Sandiganbayan cases with the highest sums involved
Prosecutors in plunder cases at 'tremendous disadvantage' – Diokno
The dean of the De La Salle University College of Law recommends the involvement of private prosecutors in the plunder cases
Rappler Newscast | June 26, 2014
Anti graft court enters not guilty plea for Revilla Enrile Estrada Revilla against special PDAF courts Nazi music video backfires on Indonesia s Prabowo
Revilla’s 'kickbacks' more than Sandigan justices' total net worth
[Exclusive] As of end 2012 the 14 anti graft court justices have a collective net worth of over P215 million – less than the P224 5 million that Revilla is accused of collecting from 2006 2010
Rappler Newscast | June 17, 2014
Hold departure order vs Enrile Revilla Estrada Enrile hires Estelito Mendoza South Korea ferry crew admits to charges
Synchronized arrests for Bong, Jinggoy, JPE unlikely
It is likely that one division may take a longer time to study the charges depending on the predisposition of the justices
Janet Napoles, Dennis Cunanan biggest losers in pork barrel case
It was a risky gambit they played, but they are now left holding an empty bag, lawyers Baligod and Benipayo say
Ruby Tuason's P40M return money not enough?
In her May 12 affidavit Napoles claims that Tuason earned more than P50 million in commissions from the senators and P855 million from the Malampaya fund
FACT-CHECK: Making sense of the Napoles lists
(UPDATED) We run a fact-check and scrutinize the lists. Here are some patterns and inconsistencies we noticed, inclusive of the Napoles affidavit released May 26
How credible is Janet Napoles?
Do not underestimate her warns a former friend of Janet Napoles
Senate to tackle bills on Sandiganbayan
UPDATED Among other bills draft legislation that seeks to empower the country s anti graft court the Sandiganbayan is on the list
Pork barrel scam: Inconsistencies in senators' counter-affidavits
A review of the counter affidavits submitted by senators Enrile and Estrada reveals some inconsistencies with their earlier pronouncements
Rappler Newscast | April 7, 2014
7 of out 10 Filipinos believe RH law is constitutional Sen Escudero have to say on the expulsion of 3 senators Australia finds new signals in search for MH370
‘Innocent’ Bong Revilla won’t resign
Senator Ramon Bong Revilla Jr believes he can perform adequately in the Senate even with lingering questions on his integrity
Let Enrile, Estrada, Revilla go to jail
It would be the least government and society can do for all the years of injustice
Enrile, Revilla, Estrada face tax cases too?
If the assets of senators Enrile Revilla and Estrada cannot be frozen the BIR can go after them via a writ of constructive distraint that prevents a taxpayer under investigation from dissipating properties
Rappler Newscast | April 1, 2014
Gov t to file plunder charges vs senators in corruption scandal PH tells China it will not bow to bullies Australia on MH370 hunt: could be long and frustrating
Enrile did 'layering' in dealing with Tuason – lawyer
Because Senator Juan Ponce Enrile did not directly receive the money from Ruby Tuason the burden is on the prosecution to establish his link with Gigi Reyes
Binay: Tuason testimony not a dud, but prosecution 'weak'
Binay regards Tuason s admission as the middleman in the receipt of senator s kickbacks as proof that she is among the most guilty
Tuason perfect state witness - Miriam
Senator Miriam Santiago says witness Ruby Tuason s eyewitness account is direct evidence that does not require corroboration It s bull s eye evidence
Court has final say on Tuason as state witness
Only the Sandiganbayan can declare Ruby Tuason a state witness upon the recommendation of the Ombudsman justices say
Ex-Erap aide wants to turn state witness
UPDATED Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales says We will study the evidence against her what her role was and if she will provide material evidence in connection with the pork barrel scam
Godfathers 1, 2 and 3
Tanda Kuya and Pogi would qualify as the Corleones of the Senate
Why Enrile, Estrada cannot escape public accountability
Senators Enrile and Estrada if you are not responsible for making sure our resources are used for the common good what are you in power for?
Ombudsman: No ‘pork’ charges yet; no 'Enrile memo'
Morales does not give a categorical answer on whether or not Enrile is pork barrel scam mastermind
PDAF kickbacks: Napoles had favorites
Apart from showing details about pork barrel fund transactions the ledger of whistleblower Benhur Luy illustrates how Janet Napoles’ pork barrel network swelled through the years
Gov't looking to seize assets of PDAF scam suspects
With powers to issue hold departure orders clipped by the High Court the justice department may look at forfeiture proceedings against persons linked to the pork barrel scam
Miriam: No 'diarrhea' excuse to delay ‘pork’ probe
She warns judges against delays since the temper of the times indicate the public may take extra legal remedies that the judicial system is not prepared for
Lawmakers in PDAF scam may be charged with plunder
Senate Blue Ribbon Committee Chairman TG Guingona says the panel has yet to decide on whether to summon senators being linked to the pork barrel scam
Miriam: Court case can suspend politicos in 'pork' scam
Let justice be done This scandal will be one of the most bloodcurdling crimes in Philippine political history It should be known as Enrilegate
‘Revilla, Enrile, Estrada signed pork liquidation’
A former NABCOR official says Enrile Estrada and Revilla signed liquidated reports of Napoles NGOs
Nabcor, ZREC funded NGOs without vetting
Senators blast former Nabcor and ZREC heads for failing to vet the Napoles linked NGOs
Bong, JPE, Jinggoy ‘suki’ to Napoles NGOs
More than half of releases that went to NGOs controlled by Janet Lim Napoles from 2007 to 2009 came from just these 3 senators
Who are appointments, poll tribunal members?
Senators choose members of the powerful Commission on Appointments and Senate Electoral Tribunal
How much does a senator earn?
Citing a 2011 COA report Sen Miriam Defensor Santiago lists the incomes and expenditures of senators
Should Senate probe pork barrel scam?
Sen Francis Escudero wants the Senate to probe the pork barrel scam but Drilon and Santiago disagree
