Tag: Philippines judiciary
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Sandiganbayan Frees Pharmally Graft Cases: Prosecution withdraws
Overview: What happened The Sandiganbayan’s First Division recently granted the prosecution’s motion to withdraw the graft cases linked to the controversial Pharmally Pharmaceutical scandal. This development marks a pivotal change in one of the Philippines’ most publicized procurement disputes and raises questions about the remaining legal avenues for accountability in the Pharmally saga. Context of…
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CJ Gesmundo Administers Oath to Four New CA and Sandiganbayan Justices
Introduction: A Ceremony of Judicial Continuity In a ceremony underscoring the continuity and integrity of the Philippine judiciary, Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo administered the oath of office to four recently appointed associate justices for the Court of Appeals (CA) and the Sandiganbayan (SBN). The oath-taking marks a pivotal step in strengthening the appellate and…
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Gesmundo Administers Oath to Four New Justices of the Court of Appeals and Sandiganbayan
Introduction: A Ceremony Upholds the Judiciary’s Commitment to Service In a formal ceremony that reinforces the integrity and continuity of the Philippine judiciary, Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo administered the oath of office to four newly appointed associate justices serving in the Court of Appeals (CA) and the Sandiganbayan (SBN). The swearing-in highlights ongoing efforts…