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manilatimes.netCourt Denies Motions to Dismiss Graft Case Against Former Lawmaker and Officials
The Sandiganbayan 6th Division rejected bids by nine former DPWH Mimaropa officials to end their malversation and graft trial. The court found the prosecution's evidence sufficient to proceed and set the defense stage to begin on the existing schedule.
manilatimes.netPhilippine Supreme Court Denies Senator Bato dela Rosa's Request for TRO Against ICC Warrant
The Supreme Court of the Philippines denied Senator Bato dela Rosa's petition for a temporary restraining order against an International Criminal Court warrant on May 20, 2026. The court addressed only the immediate relief request and has not yet ruled on other parts of the petit…
manilatimes.netSupreme Court Voids Dismissal of Former Ombudsman Official
The Supreme Court reversed the 2018 dismissal of Melchor Arthur Carandang, who served as overall deputy ombudsman. The court ordered payment of his back wages and retirement benefits after determining the president lacked authority to dismiss him. Carandang had led an investigati…