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INC wants Manalo doctors accompanied by New Era staff
The Iglesia ni Cristo wants the names of the doctors provided at least 24 hours before a scheduled visit

Who owns 36 Tandang Sora? Manalo sister questions INC claims
The estranged sister of INC leader Eduardo Manalo is questioning the church s ownership claims over 36 Tandang Sora based on a supposed deed of sale

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Sister of INC's Eduardo Manalo appears in court, stopped from testifying
The estranged sibling of INC leader Eduardo Manalo was supposed to testify as a respondent in the INC s petition but the INC camp moved to defer proceedings

Iglesia asks court to ban Manalo visitors from INC compound
The Iglesia ni Cristo wants a court to stop the two estranged siblings of INC head Eduardo Manalo from receiving visitors at the INC owned compound in Quezon City

INC lawyer Cuevas hits De Lima bias
Cuevas says by prioritizing the illegal detention complaint it appears that De Lima wants something related to the 2016 national elections

INC lobbies for key gov't positions
The INC makes it easy for their political allies to know what they want in the form of lists of appointive positions they want secured for their own members

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#CoronaTrial lawyers remember Cuevas
Lawyers from both sides of the Corona impeachment trial honor the legal luminary who died Sunday
Ex-SC justice Serafin Cuevas dies
UPDATED Cuevas 85 was a former SC associate justice and justice secretary and was lead defense counsel in the impeachment trial of ex Chief Justice Renato Corona
Corona's defenders: Life goes on
Defense lawyers of dismissed chief justice Renato Corona admit that the high profile trial boosted their careers
#TalkThursday: The defense in retrospect
What else could the defense have done for the acquittal of the Chief Justice?
It’s all over: Anatomy of a checkmate
All roads are blocked and there is no exit except to leave with as much dignity as possible
Defense: ex-CJ will decide our next move
Lead defense counsel Serafin Cuevas says he was surprised about the overwhelming number of votes to convict but insists he would not have done anything differently
Rappler Newscast | May 28, 2012
Oral arguments for the prosecution invoke principles of greatness rule of law the country s future and the character of a Chief Justice | Defense counsel s closing arguments focus on legal arguments saying mistakes the chief justice made in his SALN were done in good faith | Rappler Exclusive: Former monetary board officials say Corona admitted to illegal trading of dollars in his testimony in the impeachment court
Replay: Day 43 (click here for more clips)
The defense and prosecution panels delivered their closing arguments Watch day 43 in full length
Day 43: wRap
Rappler s Ayee Macaraig recaps day 43 of the Corona Trial where the defense and the prosecution delivered their closing arguments
CJ should 'not get less in law than anybody else'
Corona s defense lawyers present a closing argument that relies heavily on the law
Miriam: In case of conviction, how to determine penalty?
Senator judge Miriam Defensor Santiago asks the presiding officer and the rest of the members of the impeachment how to determine the penalty for the Chief Justice in case of conviction
Enrile to Cuevas: Will you elevate result of proceedings to SC?
Enrile asks defense panel if they will take the result of the impeachment proceedings up to the Supreme Court
Day 43: Interview with prosecution's Quimbo
Rep Miro Quimbo gives us a preview of the prosecution s closing arguments
Why the defense sees Corona acquittal
The defense s 3 main arguments include: a defective complaint non disclosure done in good faith and Corona not committing an impeachable offense
Corona to apologize to impeachment court
According to defense counsel Ramon Esguerra Chief Justice Renato Corona is determined to appear on Friday May 25
REWIND: Walkout or medical emergency?
It was not a walkout the defense panel insists Watch this video and judge it for yourself
Behind the scenes of Corona's walk out
Rappler traces the events of Tuesday May 22 and goes behind the scenes on the day Corona abruptly left the witness stand
Rappler Newscast | May 23, 2012
Renato Corona is a no show on day 41 A Basa daughter says Corona used his influence to win his wife’s libel cases And Dean Tony La Viña says Corona fails to live up to the rigor of truth
Drilon: I report all my assets in the SALN
Senator judge Franklin Drilon also says he will not sign the waiver simply because he is not required by law and that all his assets are reported in his SALN
Defense team in disarray?
Defense counsel Ramon Esguerra admits some lawyers may have thought of resigning because of surprising events from Chief Justice Renato Corona s appearance at his impeachment trial Tuesday May 22
Corona's hypoglycemia
Hypoglycemia which supposedly forced Chief Justice Renato Corona to walk out of the impeachment court can usually be cured with Coke says doctor
Corona walks out
The Chief Justice defies the impeachment court but his lead counsel says he will return to the stand Wednesday May 23
Rappler Newscast | May 21, 2012
Corona lawyers admit the Chief Justice refuses to rehearse courtroom answers in their presence Find out 5 things the Chief Justice will likely say on the witness stand And Lady Gaga’s two day Manila concert will push through despite protests
What would Corona say? 10 key points
Chief Justice Renato Corona takes the last stand as he testifies before the Senate Here s a preview of his make or break testimony
Corona won't go down without a fight - Cuevas
The lead defense counsel says they will block the prosecution’s move to ask the Senate to admit the Ombudsman’s report as evidence
The Gamechanger: Implications of the Ombudsman's testimony
It’s not yet “game over” but certainly the game has changed The bar the Chief Justice must hurdle to be acquitted is much higher now than before Carpio Morales testified
Cuevas to Morales: What AMLC audit?
Lead defense counsel says the testimony of Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales is a concoction
Basa Guidote: Corona's double-edged sword
Despite its ugly history the BGEI was raised by Corona s lawyers to explain his wealth Here s how this bitter family dispute has evolved through the years
Corona hurting, 'losing sobriety,' says counsel
Defense lead counsel Serafin Cuevas says the Chief Justice has no choice but to testify
Corona verdict out on May 31?
It s octogenarian vs octogenarian as Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile zings retired Justice Serafin Cuevas for the first time
The Passion of Corona? Impeachment Holy Week edition
From the legal and the political prosecutors and defense counsels turn religious in arguing the Corona impeachment case
Basa-Guidote keeps Corona trial in suspense
Basa Guidote is the cliffhanger as the impeachment trial goes on break with unresolved questions on Corona s bank deposits
Cuevas back to ‘energize defense’
The so called energizer and father of the defense panel is back after resting due to illness
‘What’s important is acquisition cost’
Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile says the most important figure in the SALN is the acquisition cost which Corona did not declare
Trillanes, Cuevas and Corona's allowances
Senator Trillanes grills defense counsel Serafin Cuevas about the defense panel s witnesses
Prosecution to revive issue on Corona’s 'ill-gotten wealth'
The prosecution said it will present rebuttal evidence on Corona s alleged ill gotten wealth after the defense supposedly re opened the issue
#CoronaTrial Day 26 with video highlights
Highlights of Day 26 of the impeachment trial of Chief Justice Renato Corona
#CoronaTrial: Day 25 with video highlights
Highlights of Day 25 of the impeachment trial of Chief Justice Renato Corona
#CoronaTrial: Day 24 with video highlights
Highlights of Day 24 of the impeachment trial of Chief Justice Renato Corona
#CoronaTrial: Day 23 with video highlights
Highlights of day 23 of the impeachment trial of Chief Justice Renato Corona
Enrile, Daza, Cuevas: The Octomaneuvers
Octomaneuvers octomechanics geriatric courtesy Viewers were amused watching Enrile Daza and Cuevas on the floor
Defense warns of mistrial anew
Is the defense setting the stage for a mistrial?