Court of Appeals

Also known as CA

The Court of Appeals (CA) is the second-highest appellate court in the Philippines, playing a crucial role in upholding justice and legal standards. Recently, it upheld the conviction and sentenced Caloocan police officer PO1 Jefrey Perez to life imprisonment for planting evidence and torturing teenagers Carl Arnaiz and Reynaldo 'Kulot' De Guzman. The CA also appointed two new justices, Edilwasif Baddiri and Jeoffre Acebido, in February 2025, aiming to strengthen judicial oversight and address the culture of impunity within law enforcement.

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Last updated at April 23, 2025.

Recent stories about CA

Marcos appoints Baddiri, Acebido as CA justices

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed Hon. Edilwasif Tapsiril Baddiri and Hon. Jeoffre Willkom Acebido as Associate Justices of the Court of Appeals (CA), enhancing the appellate court with experienced jurists from Mindanao.
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SC charges ex-CA justice Dicdican over Wee murder

The Supreme Court has charged retired Court of Appeals Associate Justice Isaias Dicdican with gross misconduct for his alleged involvement in the 2020 murder of Atty. Joey Luis Wee in Cebu City.
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SC upholds CA ruling for Matabungkay Beach demolitions

The Supreme Court (SC) has upheld a ruling by the Court of Appeals (CA) to demolish unauthorized structures on public land, including videoke machines, sari-sari stores, billiard tables, eateries, and other businesses at Matabungkay Beach in Lian, Batangas.
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CA upholds PO1 Perez's conviction, sentences him to life for planting evidence, torturing teens

The Court of Appeals (CA) has upheld the conviction of Caloocan police officer PO1 Jefrey Perez for planting evidence and torturing teenagers Carl Arnaiz and Reynaldo 'Kulot' De Guzman in August 2017.
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SC upholds 1997 merger of San Rafael with Dacanlao in Batangas

The Supreme Court has upheld the merger of Barangay San Rafael with Barangay Dacanlao in Calaca, Batangas.
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Father fights years to correct son's death certificate in drug war

Rodrigo Baylon received a corrected death certificate for his son Lenin, who was killed in 2016 during President Duterte's drug war.
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SC upholds life sentence for trafficking minors

The Supreme Court has upheld the life sentence imposed on Joemarie Ubanon for trafficking three minors to work as unpaid domestic helpers in various towns 11 years ago.
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SC upholds DoE, ERC, NREB authority on RE fixed tariff system

The Supreme Court (SC) upheld the authority of the Department of Energy (DoE), the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), and the National Renewable Energy Board (NREB) to implement the fixed tariff system for renewable energy (RE).
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Antique SP members defy Ombudsman's suspension order

Eight Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) members from Antique province are challenging the Ombudsman's decision to suspend them for one year due to alleged misconduct.
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Philippines warns Timor-Leste over Teves extradition

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin C. Remulla warned on Tuesday, March 25 that Timor-Leste's application to join the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) could be jeopardized due to its refusal to extradite former congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr.
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