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Duterte Defense Cries Betrayal; Victims Call It Justice

A year has passed since former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was brought to International Criminal Court custody in The Hague. But even after twelve long months, the arguments surrounding his detention remain as intense and emotional as ever. For Duterte’s defense team, the arrest still feels like betrayal.For the families of those who died in […]
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Court grants plea to attach Zaldy Co properties

The Sandiganbayan has taken a major step in a graft case involving former lawmaker Elizaldy “Zaldy” Co. In a resolution released on March 4, the court’s Fifth Division granted the prosecution’s request to issue a writ of preliminary attachment. In simple terms, the order allows authorities to temporarily attach or hold certain properties linked to […]
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Transport Group Accuses Mendoza of Fee Irregularities

A transport group has filed a graft complaint before the Office of the Ombudsman against Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) chairperson Vigor Mendoza II and Anthony Quiambao of Stradcom Corporation. At the center of the issue: P169 million in alleged computer fees collected from public utility vehicle (PUV) owners. According to the Federated […]
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Ombudsman Demands Affidavits From 18 Ex-Marines

The story is far from over. Ombudsman Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla is demanding something simple — but powerful. Individual truth. Eighteen former Marines had earlier submitted a single sworn affidavit. In it, they claimed they were ordered to deliver suitcases filled with cash to certain officials. They said the instructions came from former Ako Bicol […]
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Ex-Marines’ Cash Claims Must Be Verified — Lacson

Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson is not rushing to judgment. Not now. Not ever. On Saturday, Lacson made one thing clear — serious accusations demand serious proof. He stressed the need to validate both the credibility of the source and the reliability of the information surrounding explosive allegations that former members of the Philippine […]
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Kaufman Blasts ICC Over “Unfair” Redactions

“Unfair.” That was the word Nicholas Kaufman chose. On Friday, the legal counsel of former President Rodrigo Duterte openly criticized the International Criminal Court (ICC) over redactions made during the live broadcast of Duterte’s confirmation of charges. Standing before the court, Kaufman did not hide his frustration. He called the edits to the public feed […]
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