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Ex-SC justice Velasco is new Marinduque governor
A new dynasty is born in Marinduque: Velasco's son is also reelected representative while his wife is mayor-elect of Torrijos town
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.
Sereno says sorry for confusion over indefinite leave
'I had agreed to go on an indefinite leave, but I am also bound by the appropriate administrative rules,' says Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno
SC justices warn Sereno spokespersons over ‘damaging’ statements
'We apologize for any confusion we have caused in the last few days but we were working on available information,' says Sereno's spokesperson
Sereno's indefinite leave a 'consensus' of SC en banc
Thirteen justices slam the camp of Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno for making announcements that have 'seriously damaged the integrity of the judiciary'
10 months since arrest, DOJ still amending case vs De Lima
The amendments heed the advice of the Supreme Court ruling which also says there is no need to set her free meanwhile
Destabilization or ripe for suspension? Day 2 of SC drug war oral arguments
Here are highlights of the second day of Supreme Court oral arguments on the constitutionality of Oplan Tokhang in the government's war on drugs
De Lima wants SC Justice Velasco to inhibit from her case due to conflict of interest
(UPDATED) Detained Senator Leila de Lima links Associate Justice Presbitero Velasco Jr to inmate German Agojo who testified against her, but Velasco denies knowing Agojo
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Notary public 'admitted' falsified affidavit in De Lima petitions – Velasco
Associate Justice Presbitero Velasco Jr says the notary public admitted that the senator s affidavits were already signed before she and Senator Leila de Lima met
SC's Carpio says Sandiganbayan Law should prevail
This is consistent with the position taken by the De Lima camp which says it is the anti graft court that has jurisdiction over the detained senator because it is covered by a later law
SC orders release of road rage convicted killer Rolito Go
3rd UPDATE The release order is immediately executory meaning Go can be released today December 16
SC: Leak in Bar exams not true
UPDATED Exams in Commercial Law and Criminal Law Supreme Court Associate Justice and 2016 Bar Exams Chair Presbitero Velasco says will not be cancelled or re administered
How did SC justices vote on major political cases?
Besides the Marcos burial and cases involving former presidents the Supreme Court has also decided on major cases involving key politicians
Supreme Court: Marcos was not pure evil
UPDATED The justices ruled on the petitions opposing a hero s burial for Marcos by viewing and judging his totality as a person the SC decision says
Supreme Court allows hero's burial for Marcos
UPDATED By a vote of 9 5 the Supreme Court gives the go signal for former president Ferdinand Marcos burial at the Libingan ng mga Bayani Justices are expected to submit their opinions by Thursday November 10
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SC: Verdict on Marcos burial on hold until November 8
UPDATED This is the second time the High Court has extended the status quo ante order on a hero s burial for the dictator
SC orals: How justices pursued issues on Marcos burial
Of the issues the justices gave significant attention to human rights RA 289 AFP regulations and Marcos record as a soldier
Former Marinduque Rep to SC: Order Congress to install me
Velasco also asks the SC to order the House of Representatives Secretary General to include his name in the roster of members
SC justice: Charges over poll case ‘baseless, malicious’
Justice Presbitero Velasco Jr says his son was not party to the case but he inhibited himself anyway
JBC: ok to air live interviews for CJ post
JBC also extends application process until July 2
Comelec official, 5 others nominated to CJ post
Nominees include the IBP president a Comelec commissioner and a retired Court of Appeals justice
SC Justice Perez nominated to CJ post
Perez is the first SC insider aside from the 5 most senior justices to be nominated to the post
Govt peace panel chair nominated for CJ post
Leonen is 13th person outside the Supreme Court who has been nominated to replace dismissed chief justice Renato Corona
Teddy Boy Locsin nominated for chief justice
Locsin also tried for the SC in 2009
Son of SC Justice votes to impeach CJ Corona
The son of Supreme Court Associate Justice Presbitero Velasco Jr is among the signatories to the articles of impeachment against Chief Justice Renato Corona
