SC upholds conviction vs blogger who accused Drilon of corruption

Credit to Author: kadraneda| Date: Wed, 07 Aug 2019 07:36:04 +0000

SC upholds conviction vs blogger who accused Drilon of corruption

he SC has affirmed the libel conviction against an Ilonggo blogger who accused Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon of corrupt activities. 

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SC imposes almost P2B fine on MWSS, Maynilad, Manila Water

Credit to Author: jespinosa| Date: Tue, 06 Aug 2019 09:16:18 +0000

The Supreme Cour ordered Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) and two water concessionaires to pay a fine of almost P2 billion for non-compliance with the Clean Water Act.

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PET refuses to dismiss Marcos’ poll protest: Robredo’s claim of victory ‘premature’

Credit to Author: jespinosa| Date: Thu, 18 Jul 2019 02:53:47 +0000

PET refuses to dismiss Marcos' poll protest: Robredo's claim of victory 'premature'

The Supreme Court sitting as Presidential Electoral Tribunal (PET) has denied the bid of Vice President Leni Robredo to immediately resolve all pending incidents related to the poll protest of former senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos.

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No ‘buy,’ just ‘bust’: SC acquits grandpa

Credit to Author: clopez| Date: Fri, 24 May 2019 21:40:04 +0000

After languishing in jail for 13 years since his arrest in a police buy-bust operation, a grandfather was acquitted by the Supreme Court

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Makabayan bloc to SC: Nullify China loan for Kaliwa Dam project 

Credit to Author: ggaviola| Date: Thu, 09 May 2019 10:47:04 +0000

Makabayan bloc to SC: Nullify China loan for Kaliwa Dam project 

MANILA, Philippines – The Makabayan bloc on Thursday asked the Supreme Court (SC) to strike down the  Preferential Buyer’s Credit Loan Agreement with China for the construction of the P18.7 billion New Centennial Water Source-Kaliwa Dam Project.

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Bar topnotcher found calling after being bullied as a kid

Credit to Author: besguerra| Date: Fri, 03 May 2019 23:24:02 +0000

Bar topnotcher found calling after being bullied as a kid

Bullied in grade school for being openly gay, Sean James Borja used his experience as a takeoff point for a career in law.

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