Tag: Philippines law
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DOJ Weighs Civil Forfeiture in Cabral Case for Asset Recovery
DOJ Signals Interest in Civil Forfeiture Amid Cabral Case The Department of Justice (DOJ) has signaled that civil forfeiture proceedings could be pursued to recover assets alleged to be connected to the Cabral case, which centers on a former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) official. While no final decision has been announced, prosecutors…
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Sandiganbayan Allows Withdrawal of Pharmally Graft Cases, Signals Key Legal Move
Key development in the Pharmally procurement scandal The Sandiganbayan’s First Division has granted the prosecution’s motion to withdraw graft cases connected to the Pharmally Pharmaceutical procurement saga. This decision, issued in Manila, marks a significant procedural shift in a case that has drawn sustained scrutiny over government contracts and alleged anomalies in COVID-19-related purchases. What…
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Court of Appeals Oath: Gesmundo administers four justices
Gesmundo administers oath to four new court officials In a ceremonial reaffirmation of the judiciary’s duty to uphold the rule of law, Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo administered the oath of office to four newly appointed associate justices, marking a new milestone for both the Court of Appeals (CA) and the Sandiganbayan (SBN). The event…
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Batangas Court Convicts Two Men for Counterfeit Cigarettes, Highlighting Nationwide Illicit Trade Crackdown
Overview of the Batangas Conviction A regional trial court in Lipa City, Batangas, has handed down a conviction to two men for selling and distributing counterfeit cigarettes. The September 2025 ruling marks another milestone in the Philippines’ ongoing campaign against illicit tobacco products, which undermine consumer safety and erode government tax revenues. The court upheld…
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CA Upholds Dismissal in Demetriou Case vs Exorcist Priest Cabading
Courts Affirm Dismissal of Case Against Exorcist Priest The Court of Appeals (CA) has affirmed a Quezon City court’s dismissal of the case filed against Fr. Winston Cabading, an exorcist priest, who was accused of offending religious feelings in connection with comments about the 1948 Marian apparitions in Lipa City, Batangas. In a 28-page ruling…