Grex Lagman won his criminal case. Does that mean he gets his old job back? The Sandiganbayan acquitted the former Albay governor of indirect bribery and an illegal-gambling charge on November 13. Before that, the Ombudsman had ordered his dismissal for grave misconduct. The…
Read storyThe Sandiganbayan has acquitted former Albay governor Edcel Greco “Grex” Lagman of indirect bribery and an illegal-gambling charge. The Third Division found the prosecution’s proof insufficient after key witnesses withdrew earlier statements about alleged jueteng payoffs.
Read storyAn Anti-Money Laundering Council witness said a bank inquiry had not traced payments from the Department of Public Works and Highways or contractors directly to Martin Romualdez’s accounts. His testimony came during a bail hearing; the court has not dismissed the plunder charge.…
Read storyThe Sandiganbayan has acquitted former Albay governor Edcel Greco “Grex” Lagman of indirect bribery and an illegal-gambling charge. The Third Division found the prosecution’s proof insufficient after key witnesses withdrew earlier statements about alleged jueteng payoffs.
Read the latest edition →Browse previous editionsAn extradition warrant has been issued against Apollo Quiboloy. That brings the US request another step forward, but it does not mean he is about to board a plane. The Department of Justice filed the petition on November 9. Makati Regional Trial Court Branch 145 issued warrants…
Read storyFilipinos were supposed to choose their barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan officials on November 2, 2026. That election did not take place. Under the law now in effect, the next regular barangay and SK elections are scheduled for November 13, 2028. The Supreme Court has upheld…
Read storyA message arrives while you are waiting at a red light. The navigation app needs a new destination. Someone calls to ask where you are. These are ordinary moments behind the wheel, and the rules do not depend on whether the message feels urgent to you. Today's reporting on the…
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