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Inciting to sedition: Charges filed vs Trillanes over anti-Duterte speech

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“The fact remains that after respondent’s speech and disclosure of the alleged bank deposits of President Duterte, a nationwide petition-signing drive campaign was staged aimed at pressuring the President to open his financial records. Therefore, probable cause exists against respondent for violation of Article 142 of the Revised Penal Code, as amended,” it said.

Source: Inciting to sedition: Charges filed vs Trillanes over anti-Duterte speech

Legal Notes: Di nakakapagtaka dahil under din sila ng executive department. to which Duterte belongs. 🙂


Ateneo de Davao to file complaint vs parent who threatened professor

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Legal Notes: Big words 🙂

“When a parent accompanied by relatives and body guards comes in brandishing statements like ‘WE ARE A FAMILY OF LAWYERS AND KILLERS!’ or ‘WE CAN TAKE DOWN THIS SCHOOL’ – these are statements the ADDU as a University can only take very seriously as they threaten the safety and security of its personnel,” Tabora added.

Source: Ateneo de Davao to file complaint vs parent who threatened professor

SC: Napoles must not be released | Inquirer News

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“These are matters of defense best left to the discretion of the Sandiganbayan in the resolution of the criminal case. It was sufficient that the denial of her bail application was based on evidence establishing a great presumption of guilt on the part of Napoles,” they said.

Source: SC: Napoles must not be released | Inquirer News

Legal Notes: Supalpal ka Aguirre! Nyahaha!

SC to release 2017 bar exam results this month » Manila Bulletin News

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The Supreme Court (SC) is expected to release the results of the 2017 bar examinations on the last week of April.But the source, who requested anonymity, could not ascertain if the results would be released in Manila or in Baguio City where the SC justices are now having their summer sessions until the end of this month.

Source: SC to release bar exam results this month » Manila Bulletin News

Legal Notes: Yun oh! Congrats future Lawyers!

Sereno asks 4 justices to inhibit themselves from SC hearing » Manila Bulletin News

Sereno faces probing colleagues in a historic first

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Sereno wanted the oral arguments, saying: “The Filipino people are eager to see how this Honorable Court will resolve this case of first impression. Public interest would therefore be served if positions of the parties are, in part, argued in full public view.”

Source: Sereno faces probing colleagues in a historic first

Legal Notes: Much better than quo warranto. It’s show time!

President: I dismiss only the corrupt | Inquirer News

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“My first instruction to incoming PNP chief Albayalde is to go after PNP personnel who are a disgrace to their uniform, especially those who are Awol (absent without leave), sleeping, nonperforming and drinking on the job,’’ Año said in a statement.

Source: President: I dismiss only the corrupt | Inquirer News

Legal Notes: That’s our Chief Executive 🙂

Justices grill Sereno; CJ issues challenge | Inquirer News

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“It is demanded by no less than our Constitution that a  public officer or employee shall, upon assumption of office and as often thereafter as may be required by law, submit a declaration under oath of his assets, liabilities, and net worth,” Calida added.

Source: Justices grill Sereno; CJ issues challenge | Inquirer News

Legal Notes: Noted!


Missing Cebu lawyer surfaces at shopping center parking lot | Inquirer News

Grab appeals suspension of P2-per-minute charge

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“Our goal is to protect the interests of both our passengers and driver-partners. We hope that our regulators will understand the balance that the TNVS (transportation network vehicle services) industy needs to protect the livelihood of drivers and sustain the transportation demands of the riding public,” it added.

Source: Grab appeals suspension of P2-per-minute charge

Legal Notes: Nawala na nga ang Uber, dami nyo pa angal. Remember, franchise lang po ang binigay sa inyo at hindi ito isang karapatan kung hindi pribilehiyo lamang.

Calida urged to file ouster case vs De Castro | Inquirer News

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“As a citizen of this country and as a taxpayer, I humbly request that the Solicitor General urgently initiate quo warranto proceedings against Associate Justice Teresita Leonardo De Castro for lacking integrity as a member of the Supreme Court,” Acosta said.

Source: Calida urged to file ouster case vs De Castro | Inquirer News

Legal Notes: Karma is real 😀

SC: Ombudsman Morales entitled to full 7-year term

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On Tuesday, SC Spokesman Theodore Te said in a news conference: “As provided in Article XI, Sec. 11 of the 1986 Constitution, Sections 7 and 8(3) of Republic Act No. 6770, the Ombudsman is appointed to a full term of seven (7) years without reappointment and not simply the unexpired portion of the predecessor.”

Source: SC: Ombudsman Morales entitled to full 7-year term

Legal Notes: Mabuhay ka mam!

In landmark ruling, SC recognizes divorce in marriage with foreigners

Justice Del Castillo on De Lima drug case: RTC has jurisdiction

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But Del Castillo, who was among the 9 justices who voted to dismiss De Lima’s petition, said that it was not the salary grade of a public official that determines which court would have jurisdiction over the case, but the nature and allegations cited in the Information.

Source: Justice Del Castillo on De Lima drug case: RTC has jurisdiction

Legal Notes: Noted po Justice!

Faeldon, BOC execs face probe for P6.4-B ‘shabu’ | Inquirer News


Senators won’t intervene in SC case against Sereno | Inquirer News

‘A different crisis’ looms if Senate clashes with SC on Sereno quo warranto

The options of Chief Justice Sereno

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Under the 1987 Constitution, the Senate, acting as an impeachment court, has the sole power to try and decide all cases of impeachment. Impeachment is ultimately more political than legal because in the end conviction or acquittal must be based on national interest, on what is good for the country.

Source: The options of Chief Justice Sereno

Perpetual disqualification from driving for drivers who tested positive for drugs – SUNSTAR

Facebook’s Zuckerberg wants ‘more active’ gov’t role regulating internet | Inquirer Technology

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“I believe we need a more active role for governments and regulators,” Zuckerberg wrote in an op-ed published in The Washington Post.“By updating the rules for the internet, we can preserve what’s best about it — the freedom for people to express themselves and for entrepreneurs to build new things — while also protecting society from broader harms,” he said.Mark Zuckerberg writes: The Internet needs new rules. Let’s start in these four areas. https://t.co/qHjmb9Gg9n

Source: Facebook’s Zuckerberg wants ‘more active’ gov’t role regulating internet | Inquirer Technology

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