SC rejects clemency for dismissed judge in Delfin Lee case
“[The] grant of clemency must still always be delicately balanced with the preservation of public confidence in the courts. When there is no showing of genuine remorse or that the […]
“[The] grant of clemency must still always be delicately balanced with the preservation of public confidence in the courts. When there is no showing of genuine remorse or that the […]
“However, no matter how contemptible or reprehensible the post is, the person or persons suspected to be responsible to the posting of the subject provocative text should be afforded their […]
“Evidence suggests that numerous laws and administrative issuances pertaining to the proper search, seizure, handling and controlled delivery of drugs were violated by the public officers,” a statement issued by […]
“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 […]
But Calida said De Lima should not be given judicial reprieve since her petition was replete with “fatal infirmities” for flouting established court procedures, including forum shopping and the principle […]
Calida said that for not complying with the rules, De Lima’s petition should be considered “unsigned and without legal effect” thus should be dismissed.But Hilbay argued that verification does not […]
To clarify, there are no law enforcement officers in this country who have the authority to set or collect bail. Bail is always set by a judge, in a courtroom […]
“The rules are clear. Once a judgment becomes final and executory, the prevailing party can have it executed as a matter of right by mere motion within five years from […]
However, the Department of Justice chief stressed that a foreigner cannot be deported until the cases against him pending in Philippine courts have been decided, and in the event that […]