Rappler's latest stories on subpoena
Trump wins key court case on snub of Congressional subpoenas
'We lack authority to resolve disputes between the legislative and executive Branches until their actions harm an entity beyond the federal government,' the decision says
TIMELINE: Tracing BIR's tax complaint against Rappler Holdings
(UPDATED) Here's a timeline of events surrounding the Bureau of Internal Revenue's tax evasion complaint against Rappler
DOJ summons Maria Ressa over Rappler tax evasion case
(UPDATED) The subpoena directs Rappler president Maria Ressa and treasurer James Bitanga to submit their counter-affidavit as the BIR accuses them of tax evasion – a claim they contest
[EDITORIAL] #AnimatED: Committing abuse just made easier
A new law, Republic Act 10973, gives the PNP chief and the two top CIDG bosses the power to issue subpoenas. It threatens our rights, and urging vigilance while just waiting for abuse to happen isn't enough.
PNP to issue 'guidelines' on subpoena powers
The guidelines will be limited to how policemen will serve subpoenas, says PNP CIDG chief Director Roel Obusan
Alejano to Dela Rosa: Craft rules for subpoena powers
Gary Alejano, a soldier-turned-legislator, is among the sponsors of the now-controversial law that returns to the police the power to issue subpoenas
Subpoena powers should remain with judiciary, says PNP law author Pimentel
Republic Act 10973, Pimentel says, reduces the power of the judiciary and puts Filipinos' right to security at risk
No abuse of PNP subpoena powers? How the police will do it
While PNP chief Ronald dela Rosa vows to stick to the law, grave concern remains because of police abuses in the past, especially during Martial Law
PNP subpoena powers only for 'extreme' circumstances – Roque
'It would not be resorted [to] as often as people might expect.... It's not going to be a common thing,' says Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque
Calls for Sereno resignation, PNP’s subpoena power, Nanoparticle-infused eyedrops | Midday wRap
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Subpoenas intended for 'wealthy' and 'well-learned' – PNP CIDG chief
(UPDATED) PNP CIDG chief Roel Obusan quashes fears that the subpoena will be used against the poor and defenseless
No rules to issue subpoenas, 'conscience' is enough – PNP chief Dela Rosa
(UPDATED) The PNP refuses to put guidelines on issuing subpoenas
Lacson defends CIDG subpoena law: Read it first
Senator Panfilo Lacson, former chief of the Philippine National Police and author of the now-controversial law, says a person's rights are still in place
Why PNP's new subpoena powers threaten our rights
'It is so unfair and unjust. Marcosian ito, at bumabalik na tayo,' says human rights lawyer Edre Olalia
Malacañang on police subpoena powers: Law will address abuse
'Mayroon naman tayong mga umiiral na batas po kapag inabuso itong ganitong kapangyarihan,' says Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque
Duterte signs law licensing PNP chief, CIDG execs to issue subpoenas
PNP chief Ronald dela Rosa and the top two officials of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group can now issue subpoenas in aid of investigations
Duterte has nothing to do with NBI subpoena vs Rappler – Malacañang
Rappler says it found it 'interesting' that Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque knows more details about the case than the respondents, who have yet to receive a copy of the complaint
Go on Senate probe, NBI on Rappler case, Pope Francis weds couple on papal plane | Evening wRap
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NBI on Rappler, HRW on Duterte, Pope Francis marries couple on papal plane | Midday wRap
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NBI summons Rappler CEO Ressa, reporter over cybercrime complaint
The complaint is filed by Wilfredo Keng, a businessman Rappler reported on in 2012 for alleged favors given to impeached Chief Justice Renato Corona
Umali warns House committee can have CJ Sereno arrested
Sereno's spokesperson asks House justice committee chairman Reynaldo Umali to respect the separation of powers
Sereno camp: Gadon is using House to 'fish' for evidence
Gadon says issuing subpoena to witnesses is the House's constitutional duty
Can House subpoena justices to Sereno impeachment hearing?
In 2012, the Supreme Court issued a resolution, saying justices cannot be compelled to testify in impeachment proceedings
Sandiganbayan gives Ombudsman go signal to probe Corona bank accounts
The anti-graft court reverses its earlier ruling that quashed the subpoenas for the bank records of the late Chief Justice Renato Corona and his wife
How Revilla's team is defending him in his plunder trial
His lawyers successfully limit the testimonies of bank officials in the plunder trial, but will the AMLC report be enough to pin down former senator Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr?
House summons Imee Marcos to tobacco fund hearing
If she fails to attend the July 25 hearing then the Ilocos Norte governor will be arrested by the House where her accuser Rodolfo Fariñas is majority leader
Duterte, Marcos, Trump | Evening wRap
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Napoles, tax reform, Merkel | Evening wRap
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#AskTheTaxWhiz: 5 big lies about the BIR audit
The Tax Whiz gives us the lowdown on the audit conducted by the Bureau of Internal Revenue on taxpayers accounts
4 US Marines summoned to testify on Olongapo slay
A witness says 3 male white foreigners looked for the suspect their buddy Pemberton after a transgender woman s murder
Sereno wants more funds for faster case disposal
Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno is straightforward in expressing her dismay over the judiciary s limited share in the budget pie I am not content with what they gave us she says
Courts to use e-subpoena to make sure cops attend hearings
When cops who are called as witnesses in cases don t appear at hearings courts dismiss thousands of cases most of them drug related
Rappler Newscast | October 16, 2013
Death toll from earthquake continues to rise Drilon says he will sign subpoena for Napoles to US House fails to agree on a proposal to raise the debt ceiling
Drilon: I will sign subpoena for Napoles
Having been accused of trying to hide the truth the Senate President decides to compel Napoles to appear and testify before the Senate
Drilon: 17 senators to push for total ‘pork’ abolition
Senators will discuss in caucus whether to take an individual or collective stand on the abolition of the pork barrel
Revilla: It’s high time Napoles faces Senate
Sen Bong Revilla the subject of a plunder complaint over the PDAF scam says he will vote in favor of issuing a subpoena to the alleged scam mastermind
Consulting again: Drilon to ask senators on Napoles
The Senate President just wouldn t sign yet the the subpoena that the blue ribbon committee wants to issue against the alleged brains of the PDAF scam
Napoles in Senate? Ombudsman to decide
Senate President Franklin Drilon asks the Ombudsman s opinion on the request to subpoena Napoles in the Senate probe
Senate to Ombudsman: Bring docs on CJ's '$10M’
The Senate orders Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales and complainants to produce documents on Corona s alleged US 10 million
Tanada: We're hoping for TRO reversal
Defense: What judge requests for subpoena?
Lawyers of Chief Justice Renato Corona say the bias of some senator judges shows that the Senate overstepped its reach
Where the defense stands
The defense faces a tough challenge ahead given evidence and testimonies but Corona s team will have their day in court
Day 15: Cuevas commits a mistake
Defense backtracks and asks the court to disallow the prosecution from seeing CJ s BPI bank statements
Defense says no to subpoena of shopping receipts
Lawyers say these are irrelevant and immaterial to the proceedings
Stop release of bank documents, defense asks court
They say bank documents should be released only upon Corona s permission
Miriam questions order to release Corona bank records
Sen Miriam Defensor Santiago is filing a motion for reconsideration on the Senate decision to summon bank records of Chief Justice Renato Corona
'One-of-a-kind': Senate summons Corona bank records
In an extraordinary ruling the Senate decides in favor of liberality to open the bank records of Chief Justice Renato Corona
Defense opposes subpoena of Corona's bank accounts
Bank documents are inadmissible and irrelevant they say
When journalists are subpoenaed
It could set precedents and result in more restrictive press laws
