Pangilinan calls for DOJ to sanction De Lima case prosecutors
Sen. Francis 'Kiko' Pangilinan called for the Department of Justice (DOJ) to sanction a panel of prosecutors who appealed to reverse the acquittal of Rep. Leila de Lima.
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Regional Trial Courts
Also known as RTC
Regional Trial Courts are the primary trial courts in the Philippines, handling a wide range of criminal and civil cases. Recently, some courts in Pangasinan and La Union suspended operations due to inclement weather, while the Sandiganbayan implemented flexible work arrangements during the State of the Nation Address. These actions highlight the adaptive measures taken by judicial bodies to ensure continuity and safety amidst various challenges.
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Last updated at August 2, 2025.
Recent stories about RTC
DOJ withdraws motion for reconsideration in De Lima drug case
The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Wednesday that it would withdraw its motion for reconsideration filed by government prosecutors in one of the illegal drugs cases against Makabayang Liberal Party-list Rep. Leila de Lima.
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Judges receive online threats; PNP investigates
Judges at the Pasig Regional Trial Court received online threats via email on Wednesday, prompting an immediate investigation by law enforcement authorities.
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Arnie Teves enters no plea in terrorism, murder cases
Former Negros Oriental representative Arnolfo 'Arnie' Teves Jr. did not enter a plea on Friday in his terrorism and murder cases at the Quezon City Regional Trial Court.
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SC affirms Singcol's parricide conviction, reduces sentence
The Supreme Court has affirmed Leopoldo Singcol's conviction for parricide but reduced his sentence due to mitigating circumstances.
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SC: Public officials' salaries can be garnished for debts
The Supreme Court (SC) ruled that the salaries of public officials can be legally collected to settle monetary obligations.
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Pangasinan court acquits 102 cigarette manufacturing case suspects
A regional trial court in Pangasinan has acquitted 102 individuals charged with illegal possession of cigarette manufacturing materials and counterfeit tax stamps due to insufficient evidence and procedural issues.
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Court dismisses Chinese national Guo as Bamban mayor
Manila Regional Trial Court Branch 34 dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo from her post on Friday, June 27.
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SC rules personality disorder can void marriage
The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that a spouse's inability to love or show affection due to a genuine personality disorder can be grounds for declaring a marriage void.
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Comelec investigates Cayetano for election code violations
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) First Division has instructed its Law Department to investigate defeated congressional candidate Lino Edgardo Cayetano for potential violations of the Omnibus Election Code.
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