Rappler's latest stories on plunder case
Sandiganbayan to Enrile: Don't complicate your plunder case proceedings
The Sandiganbayan says 'any attempt to muddle or complicate this matter during the pre-trial' should not be allowed
2019 sees almost a year's delay in Enrile plunder trial
From an original schedule of February, the first day was moved all the way to October. It has been reset again.
Napoles runs to Supreme Court to stop trial in Estrada plunder case
In the petition, the alleged pork barrel scam mastermind relies on two decisions: the SC's aquittal of former president Gloria Arroyo, and the Sandiganbayan's acquittal of Senator Bong Revilla
Sandiganbayan junks bids of Jinggoy, Napoles to dismiss plunder cases
The prosecution’s evidence, if unrebutted, 'is sufficient to support a conviction for the crime as charged,' says the anti-graft court Sandiganbayan
Sandiganbayan grants Enrile's request to see documents on plunder case
The Sandiganbayan's 3rd Division overrules the prosecution's objections to the motion of the camp of former senator Juan Ponce Enrile
5 ex-Pagcor officials named in plunder, malversation complaint
The former officials of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation are accused of anomalous disbursement of funds in 2012 and 2013
Jinggoy, Napoles get court clearance to seek 'outright dismissal' of plunder cases
(UPDATED) Both defendants have 10 days to file their demurrers to evidence that, if granted, will get them acquitted of plunder
Jinggoy Estrada asks court for outright dismissal of plunder case
Like in the case of his friend Bong Revilla, there is an explosive AMLC report against Jinggoy Estrada. How will the Sandiganbayan 5th Division appreciate it?
Ombudsman: Revilla must pay back plundered P124.5M
(UPDATED) Prosecutors file a motion for execution of judgment on the civil liability of Bong Revilla, who's again running for senator in the 2019 elections
Sombero asks Supreme Court to stop immigration plunder case
Wally Sombero, the alleged middleman in the bribery of immigration officials, appeals for a temporary restraining order to stop his trial at the Sandiganbayan
Catbalogan City mayor, vice mayor suspended for 6 months
The DILG finally implements the Office of the Ombudsman's 6-month suspension order against 9 Catbalogan City officials and 3 employees
Napoles, Cambe appeal plunder conviction
Richard Cambe goes to the Supreme Court, while Janet Napoles invokes the increasingly popular main plunderer doctrine
Napoles resists move to Correctional because of 'threats'
Convicted of plunder, Napoles, however, fails to back up her claim of threats against her life
'How to get away with plunder': Netizens blast Revilla’s acquittal with memes
While Bong Revilla praises the verdict on him, netizens say it's one amazing story!
Despite Sandiganbayan justice’s flip-flop, still no bail for Gigi Reyes
Justice Bernelito Fernandez’ turnaround forces the creation of a special division of 5 – as with Jinggoy Estrada and Bong Revilla – but Gigi Reyes still loses 4-1
[OPINION] Grand judicial cover-up for Revilla
In a real sense, it is the Senate, if not the whole Congress, that underwent trial
Sandiganbayan sets 2019 trial for Enrile plunder case
The plunder case has been stuck at the pre-trial level for years because the Supreme Court granted Enrile's request to require the prosecution to specify to the tiniest details its evidence against him
[EDITORIAL] #AnimatED: Dagok sa hustisya ang pagpapalaya kay Bong Revilla
Tandaan natin ang araw na ito – Disyembre 7, 2018 – nagtagumpay ang mga alagad ng korupsiyon
Revilla concealed unexplained wealth, liable for graft – dissenting justice
The majority decision acquitting Bong Revilla of plunder only says it has not been proven beyond reasonable doubt that his unexplained bank deposits are kickbacks from Janet Napoles
Revilla looks forward to 'new chapter' of his life after plunder acquittal
Supporters give former senator Bong Revilla a warm welcome as he returns home
De Lima: Revilla's acquittal 'sends wrong signal'
The detained senator says the Sandiganbayan's verdict on former senator Bong Revilla is 'a sad moment for truth, justice, and accountability'
[ANALYSIS | Deep Dive] Is Bong Revilla innocent?
In acquitting Revilla, the court simply cited the 'failure of the prosecution to establish beyond reasonable doubt' his guilt for plunder. It did not use the words 'absolutely failed.'
DOCUMENT: Dissenting opinions on Bong Revilla acquittal
Read the full dissents of Associate Justices Efren de la Cruz and Ma Theresa Dolores Gomez-Estoesta
Ombudsman Martires: We will not appeal Revilla acquittal
'It is an elementary doctrine in law that you cannot appeal a judgment of acquittal,' says Martires, but a recourse could have been to elevate it to the SC
Bong Revilla released: 'May hustisya pa sa ating bansa'
Former senator Ramon 'Bong' Revilla has a feast waiting for him back home in Cavite
Majority justices ’took the cudgels’ for Revilla – dissenter
‘One need only turn a discerning eye, and not look the other way,’ says Justice Ma. Theresa Dolores Gomez-Estoesta
Cambe, Napoles could not have plundered millions without Revilla – dissenter
Justice Efren Dela Cruz asks: How can Revilla explain millions' worth of deposits to their company at a time when it did not have operations
‘Forged signatures’ theory acquits Revilla in plunder case
The two dissenting justices slam the reasoning of the majority, saying they ignored the AMLC report. Revilla's staff Richard Cambe could not have done it by himself, they also say.
DOCUMENT: Sandiganbayan decision that acquits Bong Revilla of plunder
Read the Sandiganbayan's Special First Division decision penned by Associate Justice Geraldine Faith Econg
TIMELINE: Bong Revilla's plunder case and the pork barrel scam
After a release order and 4 years of imprisonment, former senator Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr will be free, following his acquittal
Aquino 'bewildered' by Bong Revilla acquittal
'The media reports that his co-accused were found guilty. That fact proves a crime was committed,' says former president Benigno Aquino III whose administration pursued the pork scam cases
'I hope to follow suit,' says Jinggoy Estrada after Revilla acquittal
Jinggoy Estrada hopes to be on the campaign trail with Bong Revilla in their bid to return to the Senate in 2019
Malacañang 'bows down' to Sandiganbayan acquittal of Bong Revilla
'Regardless of the sentiments to the contrary, we have to bow down to the judgement of the Sandiganbayan,' says Presidential Spokesman Salvador Panelo
Sandiganbayan orders return of P124.5M in Revilla plunder case
(3rd UPDATE) Dissenting Justice Estoesta says Revilla must pay a share in the P124.5 million that should be returned
Sandiganbayan acquits Bong Revilla of plunder
(3rd UPDATE) Revilla is now free after 4 years of detention but remains charged with 16 counts of graft
Rundown of the trial: Is Bong Revilla guilty or not guilty?
‘Given the evidence the office gathered, if I were a judge I would convict him. Period,’ says former ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales.
Sandiganbayan justices reach an impasse on Bong Revilla plunder case
It means one of the 3 regular members dissented, forcing the First Division to create a special division of 5 and add two more justices to vote
Weeks before plunder verdict, Bong Revilla allowed to see dad in hospital
The Sandiganbayan's 1st Division grants the former senator a 5-hour furlough
Verdict on Bong Revilla plunder case out December 7
(UPDATED) This will significantly affect the action star-turned-politician's candidacy for senator in 2019
Estelito Mendoza’s ‘magic’ continues: Dichaves cleared in plunder case
Jaime Dichaves, who owned up to the Jose Velarde accounts, is cleared by the anti-graft court Sandiganbayan even without a full-blown trial
AMLC report can be used vs Jinggoy Estrada – SC
The Anti-Money Laundering Council report alleges that ex-senator Jinggoy Estrada received at least P157.6 million in kickbacks through the pork barrel scam
Andaya copies Enrile in Malampaya scam charges, asks for specifics
While requesting for a bill of particulars, the House Majority Leader also asks for a reset of his arraignment
DOCUMENTS: SC decision, dissent in upholding Estrada plunder
Justices Velasco, Bersamin, Peralta, and Reyes are the dissenters
Bersamin, Velasco wanted to acquit Jinggoy Estrada in plunder case
Justices Peralta and Reyes point to a deficiency in the plunder charge, but say it is already moot. It is a narrow 6-4-4 decision that upholds the charge.
Trial wraps for Revilla: Did prosecution tie loose ends?
Benhur Luy has neither talked to Revilla nor seen him sign anything. The prosecution says documents will bear them out.
Benhur testimony pins down Bong Revilla staff in plunder trial
‘Segurista si Madame, hindi siya magbibigay ng pera kay Attorney Cambe kung wala silang agreement ni Revilla,’ says Benhur Luy
Trillanes to file plunder complaint vs Wanda Teo, Tulfo brothers
Senator Antonio Trillanes IV also says the Senate should look into 'how much more of the people's money was squandered' when Wanda Teo was tourism secretary
Supreme Court ’nipped in the bud’ Arroyo’s plunder case – Morales
Arroyo rises to the position of House Speaker, but she is not entirely in the clear because a pending case remains at the Ombudsman
SC junks Revilla petition to unfreeze assets
Former senator Bong Revilla's latest petition to stop the trial at the anti-graft Sandiganbayan is still pending
Ombudsman to challenge Sula's testimony in Revilla plunder case
'We have never been more confident in the cases we filed in court,' says Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales
