Tag: Supreme Court
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Agriculture Department Challenges Supreme Court’s Decision on Commercial Fishing in Local Waters
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA), represented by the Office of the Solicitor General, has filed a motion with the Supreme Court to reverse a ruling that permits commercial fishing boats to operate in municipal waters designated for local fishers. The DA’s motion emphasizes the need to safeguard the livelihoods of small-scale fishers and…
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Philippine Election Commission to Annihilate Six Million Ballots Amid Legal Challenges
The Philippine Commission on Elections (Comelec) has decided to destroy six million ballots that were initially printed for the upcoming midterm elections. This drastic measure aims to dispel any concerns that these ballots could be misused in the current or future elections. Comelec Chairperson George Garcia emphasized the necessity of this action during a press…
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Comelec Halts Ballot Printing for 2025 Midterm Elections Due to Supreme Court Orders
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has put a halt to the printing of ballots for the upcoming May 2025 midterm elections following temporary restraining orders (TROs) issued by the Supreme Court. The decision came after the court intervened in five election-related cases, affecting the eligibility of candidates for the polls. Comelec Chair George Garcia and…
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Philippine Election Commission Halts Ballot Printing for 2025 Midterms Due to Court Orders
The Philippine Commission on Elections (Comelec) has announced the suspension of ballot printing for the upcoming 2025 midterm elections, following a directive from the Supreme Court. The decision came after the court issued temporary restraining orders (TROs) in five election-related cases, which halted Comelec’s enforcement of decisions to disqualify or reject candidacy certificates for the…
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Supreme Court Halts Comelec Decisions in Five Election Disputes
In a significant move, the Supreme Court issued temporary restraining orders (TROs) on Tuesday, effectively blocking the Commission on Elections (Comelec) from implementing decisions that would disqualify or reject the candidacy applications of five individuals in the forthcoming national and local elections. This action was taken during the court’s initial en banc session of the…
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Supreme Court Rules Financial Constraints Not Grounds for Nuisance Candidate Label
In a significant ruling released on Monday, the Supreme Court of the Philippines declared that a candidate’s financial situation should not be used to label them as a nuisance candidate. The decision came in response to a petition filed by Juan Juan Olila Ollesca, who was previously deemed a nuisance candidate by the Commission on…
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Court of Appeals Urges Philippine National Police to Adhere to 2017 Supreme Court Directive on Quezon City Tokhang Killings
The Court of Appeals has issued a directive to the Philippine National Police (PNP) to follow a 2017 Supreme Court order, requiring the submission of final investigation reports concerning the deaths of four men in Quezon City during the early stages of the previous administration’s Oplan Tokhang campaign. The directive, outlined in a six-page resolution…
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Court of Appeals Orders Philippine National Police to Release Final Reports on 2016 Quezon City Killings
The Court of Appeals has mandated the Philippine National Police to adhere to a 2017 Supreme Court directive, requiring the submission of final investigation reports concerning the deaths of four men during a 2016 police operation in Quezon City. This operation was part of the early stages of the previous government’s Oplan Tokhang initiative. The…
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Supreme Court Endorses New Family Mediation Guidelines
The Supreme Court has recently given the green light to a new set of rules designed to facilitate mediation in family disputes. Announced in a press release, the Rule on Family Mediation was officially approved on November 5, 2024, and became effective on December 29, 2024. This rule introduces a structured approach to resolving conflicts…
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