Tag: Sandiganbayan
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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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Pharmally cases: Sandiganbayan grants plea to withdraw graft charges
Overview: What the ruling means The Sandiganbayan, the Philippines’ anti-graft court, has granted the prosecution’s motion to withdraw graft cases linked to Pharmally Pharmaceutical Corp. This development comes after months of legal maneuvering and a handful of high-profile hearings that spotlight the ongoing battle against perceived irregularities in procurement and government deals during the pandemic…
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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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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…
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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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Remulla Vows Swift Action as Philippines’ New Ombudsman
New Ombudsman’s early priorities: speed, accountability, and reform Newly sworn Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla has laid out an ambitious initial agenda focused on accelerating case processing, expanding investigations into high-profile corruption concerns, and strengthening the Ombudsman’s institutional capacity. Speaking to reporters after he took his oath, Remulla outlined a plan to clear the backlog that…
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Sandiganbayan Resets Enrile Graft Decision to October 24
Introduction The Sandiganbayan, the anti-graft court of the Philippines, has recently announced a postponement in the promulgation of its decision regarding the graft charges against Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile. Originally set for September 12, the new date is now scheduled for October 24. This development highlights the ongoing legal complexities surrounding Enrile’s…
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Sandiganbayan Delays Decision on Enrile’s Graft Charges
Sandiganbayan Reschedules Decision on Enrile’s Graft Charges The Sandiganbayan has announced a new date for the promulgation of its decision regarding the graft charges against Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile. Originally set for September 12, the decision will now be revealed on October 24. This development is significant as it continues to draw…
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Enrile’s Graft Charges Decision Rescheduled to October 24
Background of the Case Against Enrile Juan Ponce Enrile, the Chief Presidential Legal Counsel, is facing serious allegations of graft. The Sandiganbayan, the Philippine anti-graft court, has been conducting proceedings related to 15 graft charges against Enrile and other accused parties regarding the alleged misuse of a staggering P172 million. This case has captured the…