Tag: Supreme Court
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Baguio City Aims for Seamless Transition and Fair Share at Camp John Hay
Baguio City’s Mayor Benjamin Magalong has expressed the local government’s desire for a smooth transition in the management of Camp John Hay’s leased area, following a Supreme Court decision that transferred control from Camp John Hay Development Corporation (CJHDevCo) to the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) in October 2024. The mayor has been communicating…
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Supreme Court Halts Operations for Feast of Jesus Nazareno on January 9
The Supreme Court (SC) in Manila will cease operations on January 9 to honor the Feast of Jesus Nazareno, a major religious event in the Philippines. Maria Carina Cunanan, the SC Deputy Clerk of Court and chief administrative officer, announced the suspension of work under the directive of Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo. Despite the general…
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Cebu Municipality and Environmentalists Urge Supreme Court to Reassess Commercial Fishing Ruling
In a significant move, the municipality of Sta. Fe on Bantayan Island, Cebu, together with environmental advocates, has petitioned the Supreme Court to reconsider its recent decision that supported a commercial fishing company’s right to operate in municipal waters designated for local fishermen. The petition, spanning 28 pages, was filed by Sta. Fe’s Mayor Ithamar…
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Cebu Municipality and Environmentalists Urge Supreme Court to Reassess Ruling on Commercial Fishing Rights
In a significant legal move, the municipality of Sta. Fe on Bantayan Island, Cebu, together with environmental advocates, has petitioned the Supreme Court to reconsider its recent decision that supported a commercial fishing company’s right to operate in waters designated for local fishermen. The appeal, lodged on Thursday, challenges the court’s affirmation of a Malabon…
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Cebu Municipality and Environmentalists Seek Supreme Court Reversal in Fishing Rights Case
In a significant legal move, the municipality of Sta. Fe on Bantayan Island, Cebu, together with environmental advocates, has petitioned the Supreme Court to reconsider its ruling that supported a commercial fishing company’s right to operate in waters designated for local fishermen. The appeal, lodged on Thursday, challenges a decision that upheld a lower court’s…
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Supreme Court’s 2024 Performance: 87% Clearance Rate Achieved
The Supreme Court (SC) of the Philippines reported a clearance rate of 87% for the year ending September 30, 2024, having resolved 4,294 cases. This rate reflects the proportion of cases resolved against those newly filed, while the disposition rate stood at 22%, indicating the percentage of cases resolved from the total existing cases. Throughout…
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Supreme Court Acquires Land in Bulacan for New Judicial Complex
The Supreme Court has been granted a 25-hectare plot in Bambang, Bulacan by the Department of Transportation. This land will be the foundation for a new judicial complex, as announced by Justice Jose Midas Marquez in a recent press conference. The site in Bulacan is larger than the previously considered location in Taguig City. Construction…
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