SC mandates electronic filing for annulment and nullity cases
The Supreme Court announced on Friday that annulment and nullity of marriage cases must now be filed and served electronically.
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The Supreme Court of the Philippines did not issue a temporary restraining order for former President Rodrigo Duterte after his arrest at NAIA Terminal 3 on March 12, 2025. The court is currently considering petitions from Duterte's family and allies challenging the legality of his detention and requesting his immediate release. Despite these efforts, Duterte remains in custody of the ICC in The Hague to face charges related to his drug war policies.
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Last updated at April 24, 2025.
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Christian Monsod, Bishop David file SC petition against commercial fishing
Constitutional framers Christian Monsod and Bishop Pablo Virgilio Cardinal David, along with environmental lawyer Grizelda Mayo-Anda, filed a petition with the Supreme Court on Thursday, April 24, to overturn a Malabon Regional Trial Court decision that allowed commercial fishing within municipal waters.
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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 upholds barangays' right to hold bingo games without PAGCOR permit
The Supreme Court (SC) has upheld barangays' right to hold bingo games as fundraising projects without needing permits from Pagcor or other government offices.
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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 warns public about fake court documents
The Supreme Court (SC) issued a fresh warning to the public about fake orders, notices, and advisories falsely attributed to courts and their offices.
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Comelec orders Sia to respond to disqualification petition over remarks
The Commission on Elections Second Division has given Pasig congressional candidate Christian Sia five days to respond to a petition seeking his disqualification from the May 12 elections over remarks about single mothers.
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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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SC petition seeks halt to PHP23B Davao-Samal bridge over environmental concerns
On Monday, environmental advocates petitioned the Supreme Court to halt the construction of a PHP23 billion bridge connecting Davao City and Samal Island due to environmental concerns.
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Lawyer says foreign passport doesn't disqualify Discaya from running
The legal team of Pasig City mayoral candidate Sarah Discaya has stated that possessing a foreign passport does not necessarily disqualify her from running for public office.
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