The Sandiganbayan Third Division has issued a subpoena for former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) chief Manuel Bonoan to testify against former Senator Bong Revilla.
The Ombudsman is actively pushing the Sandiganbayan to revoke the bail of Senator Bong Revilla. Prosecutors argue that the case involves a betrayal of public trust and more than just the wastage of public funds.
A state witness testified before the Sandiganbayan Third Division that 'almost all' senators, with the exception of Sen. Panfilo 'Ping' Lacson, requested project allocations from former Public Works and Highways Secretary Manuel Bonoan.
The Sandiganbayan has rejected the bid of former Public Works Undersecretary Salvador Bonoan to be dropped from a graft case and become a state witness. He will remain a co-accused in the graft case involving former President Joseph Estrada.
The anti-graft court, Sandiganbayan, denied the Ombudsman's attempt to exclude former DPWH chief Bonoan from a flood control case, though the Ombudsman may still pursue making him a state witness.
The Office of the Ombudsman is considering abandoning its bid to discharge former public works secretary Manuel Bonoan as a state witness before the Sandiganbayan, warning he will remain a co-accused if he continues to provide what Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Rem considers uncooperative testimony.
A fact check confirms that the Supreme Court did not dismiss Marcoleta's plunder case, as the case was filed with the anti-graft court Sandiganbayan, not the country's highest court.
The Sandiganbayan has ordered the arrest of Uswag Ilonggo party-list Rep. James Ang Jr. He faces charges of retaining an interest in a construction firm that secured P214 million in contracts with the Department of Public Works and Highways and received P199 million.
Businesswoman Janet Lim-Napoles and a former Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) official have been found guilty of malversation by the Sandiganbayan in a case involving the misuse of P50 million in public funds for 'ghost' agricultural projects.
The Sandiganbayan Third Division has ordered Senator Rodante Marcoleta to explain why he should not be suspended from his position in the upper chamber in connection with his plunder case.
Assistant Ombudsman Mico Clavano announced that former House Speaker Martin Romualdez allegedly tried to leave the Philippines despite a Sandiganbayan travel ban, as the Ombudsman prepares a plunder complaint against him.
The Ombudsman has welcomed the Department of Migrant Workers' (DMW) bid to appeal the junked plunder case against Ignacio. This development indicates a continued effort to pursue accountability in the case.
Prosecutors have justified their motion to drop plunder and graft charges against Bonoan, stating there is no prejudice in the move. The Sandiganbayan is currently hearing the motion to remove Bonoan as an accused in the case.
Former DPWH chief Bonoan attended a Sandiganbayan hearing regarding a graft case, where he is seeking to become a state witness. Former President Estrada has opposed the bid to drop Bonoan from the case.
The Sandiganbayan has acquitted a former treasurer of Barangay San Antonio in Cebu City of graft charges related to alleged audit irregularities but upheld his conviction for malversation based on the same findings.
The impeachment trial of Sara Duterte is underway, raising questions about its implications for families of drug war victims. Meanwhile, the Sandiganbayan is resolving issues regarding the attendance of detained senators at the trial.
The Sandiganbayan has scheduled a hearing to confirm the health status of former Sagip party-list Rep. Rodante Marcoleta, following a PNP doctor's report that he is now fit to travel. The court will assess his condition to determine if he can attend proceedings.
The Sandiganbayan Sixth Division in the Philippines has junked a motion by Zaldy Co’s co-accused to inhibit the court from their non-bailable malversation case.
The arraignment and pretrial of Marcoleta and his co-accused have been postponed by the Sandiganbayan. This delay is due to Marcoleta being deemed unfit to travel and remaining under medical observation by the PNP.
The Sandiganbayan, a Philippine anti-graft court, has issued arrest warrants for former lawmakers Marcoleta and Mike Defensor in connection with a plunder case. Marcoleta was subsequently detained and underwent a medical check-up for chest pain.
The Sandiganbayan Seventh Division has ordered the archiving of a graft case against former lawmaker Zaldy Co, who has remained at large for over six months.
The Philippine Senate has implemented a 30-day preventive suspension order issued by the Sandiganbayan against Senator Jose "Jinggoy" Estrada, who is detained in connection with a flood control scandal.
A Commission on Audit (COA) officer submitted a new set of documents to the Sandiganbayan 1st Division, providing additional evidence for the ongoing graft trial related to the Pharmally case.
The Philippine anti-graft court, Sandiganbayan, has dismissed graft cases against Cebu City officials, citing insufficient factual grounds from the prosecution.
The Philippine National Police (PNP) announced it has leads on the location of two remaining individuals wanted by the Sandiganbayan in connection with an allegedly anomalous P53.9-million flood control project in Bulacan.
The Sandiganbayan, a Philippine court, has dismissed the remaining claims in a forfeiture case against the Marcos family concerning alleged ill-gotten wealth. This decision effectively junks the government's efforts to recover these assets.
The Sandiganbayan has approved the hospital arrest of former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) chief Manuel Bonoan, who will be transferred to a PNP hospital upon doctor's clearance.
The Sandiganbayan has rejected Martin Romualdez's petition to lift his travel ban. Romualdez, along with former Marines, has also been invited to the next Senate hearing concerning flood management issues.
Former DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan has been hospitalized at the PNP General Hospital due to hypertension, following an arrest order. His condition is slowly improving, and custodial protocols remain in place while he is receiving medical care.
A detention cell at the New Quezon City Jail Male Dormitory in Payatas is being prepared for Senator Jinggoy Estrada, pending a Sandiganbayan warrant of arrest for a non-bailable plunder case.
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) in the Philippines has secured copies of Precautionary Hold Departure Orders (PHDOs) from the Sandiganbayan against Senator Rodante Marcoleta, former congressman Michael Defensor, and two others, preparing to prevent their departure if encountered.
A witness testified in a Sandiganbayan hearing, confirming the alleged delivery of P700 million to the office of former DPWH assistant district engineer Brice Hernandez as part of a flood control trial.
Marcoleta and three other individuals have been issued a precautionary hold departure order by the Sandiganbayan, preventing them from traveling overseas due to an ongoing plunder complaint.
The Philippine Senate is undergoing a leadership reshuffle, including Senator Ping Lacson's removal as Blue Ribbon head, following developments in the arrest warrant against Senator Bato dela Rosa. The Supreme Court's rejection of a Temporary Restraining Order against the warrant has put law enforcement on alert for his potential arrest.
A Department of Public Works and Highways official informed the Sandiganbayan that private citizens are legally permitted to act as project proponents. This statement was made during a questioning session.
The Sandiganbayan, an anti-graft court, has affirmed the jail term for a Palawan collector in a malversation case, stating that the lower court's orders were not arbitrary or illogical.
The Philippine anti-graft court, Sandiganbayan, issued a precautionary hold departure order against Senator Chiz Escudero and businessman Ngu. This action temporarily prevents them from traveling abroad as they face a corruption probe.
Former Public Works Undersecretary Roberto Bernardo is scheduled to testify in the Sandiganbayan against former Senator Bong Revilla during his bail hearing on Friday.
The Sandiganbayan upheld the conviction of Norma Mendoza, former AFP commissary manager, for graft and malversation over missing goods, sentencing her to jail and perpetual disqualification from public office.
During a Sandiganbayan hearing, state witness Sally Santos alleged that Brice Hernandez borrowed her contractor license to secure 42 government flood control projects, receiving P1.72 billion.
A lawyer from the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) revealed that P802 million from Sunwest Construction and Development Corp. was deposited into the bank accounts of former Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co between 2019 and 2025, during a hearing at the Sandiganbayan.
The Sandiganbayan court in the Philippines has upheld its no-bail ruling against officials from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). The officials are co-accused with Zaldy Co in a P289-million project case.
A farmers' group in the Philippines has criticized the Sandiganbayan for dismissing the 1987 coconut levy civil case against the late former President Ferdinand Marcos Sr., Imelda Marcos, and Juan Ponce Enrile, sparking an outcry.
Henry Alcantara, a former DPWH official and now state witness, is set to testify in the malversation case against resigned lawmaker Zaldy Co, strengthening the prosecution's case.
The Sandiganbayan dismissed the 1987 coco levy case, which involved the Marcos family, ruling that the long delay violated the remaining defendants' right to a speedy trial.
MANILA, Philippines — After seeking travel clearance from the Sandiganbayan, Sen. Jinggoy Estrada has also asked a Manila court to lift the precautionary hold departure order (PHDO) issued against him in connection with the plunder and graft complaint he faces in the Department of Justice (DOJ) over allegedly anomalous flood control projects. Bianca Soriano, Estrada’s
The Philippine Supreme Court has announced that all courts nationwide, with the exception of the Sandiganbayan and the Court of Tax Appeals, will implement a four-day on-site work schedule and one day of work from home starting March 9.
MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan on Friday set April 6 as the start of the bail hearing for the malversation case of former Sen. Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. and his co-accused, who filed a bid for temporary release. Malversation can be a discretionary bail offense if the penalty involved is reclusion perpetua. In such cases,
The Philippine anti-graft court, Sandiganbayan, issued a precautionary hold departure order against Benguet Rep. Eric Yap and his brother, Edvic Yap, in connection with a complaint regarding allegedly anomalous projects.
Nine counts of graft were filed against Tarlac 3rd District Rep. Noel Rivera before the Sandiganbayan, as confirmed by Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla.
Prosecutors from the Office of the Ombudsman claim that Sandiganbayan justices made a 'serious error' by allowing former senator Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr. to post bail.
Former Senator Jinggoy Estrada has asked the Sandiganbayan anti-graft court to reconsider its denial of his bail petition. Citing the case of Juan Ponce Enrile, Estrada argues he is not a flight risk.
Two justices from the Sandiganbayan Third Division stated they were 'not offended' by Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla's remarks, which cast doubt on their decision to grant bail to former Senator Bong Revilla.
Uswag Ilonggo party-list Representative Jojo Ang has questioned the Sandiganbayan's jurisdiction over two of his 14 graft cases, for which state prosecutors indicted him for allegedly violating the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act.
Representative Marcoleta declined to enter a plea in his Sandiganbayan gift case, citing pending petitions with the Supreme Court. As a result, the court entered a not guilty plea on his behalf.
The Palace has rejected calls to allow jailed senators to participate in the Vice President's trial, deeming it 'special treatment.' This comes as the House team asserts that secret funds are no excuse for using fake names, and the Vice President calls for the release of former President Duterte.
The Sandiganbayan, the Philippines' anti-graft court, issued an arrest warrant for Uswag Ilonggo party-list Rep. Jojo Ang and former Sultan Kudarat Rep. Arnulfo Go, along with two co-accused. The warrant was issued by the Third Division.
Janet Napoles, along with a former Department of Agrarian Reform executive, has been convicted by the Sandiganbayan for their involvement in P50 million worth of 'ghost' farm projects.
Marcoleta, along with his co-accused Joseph Espiritu, pleaded not guilty to charges of plunder and violation of the gift law before the Sandiganbayan’s Third Division on Wednesday, July 22.
Former Senator Richard Gordon is expected to testify in the Sandiganbayan First Division’s trial concerning the Pharmally scandal in the Philippines, with prosecutors potentially presenting him as early as August.
The Sandiganbayan has convicted former PhilForest president Erwin Krishna Santos and former vice president Marijoyce Cornel, along with two others, in connection with the PDAF scam, sentencing them to 20 to 36 years in prison and barring them from public office.
The Sandiganbayan Second Division has concluded oral arguments and is set to decide whether former public works secretary Manuel Bonoan can be discharged as a co-accused and allowed to testify against Senator Jinggoy Estrada.
The Sandiganbayan has not yet decided on the motion filed by the Office of the Ombudsman to designate former Department of Public Works and Highways secretary Manuel Bonoan as a state witness.
The Sandiganbayan has affirmed its decision to deny Jinggoy Estrada's motion to dismiss his graft case. This ruling also impacts his bid to attend an impeachment proceeding, which was previously denied.
Rodante Marcoleta remains admitted at the PNP General Hospital days after surrendering, with the PNP confirming the submission of his medical report to the Sandiganbayan. Senator Robin Padilla also visited him at the hospital.
The Sandiganbayan has issued new arrest warrants for former lawmakers Rodante Marcoleta and Mike Defensor in connection with their plunder and graft cases. The court also ordered the consolidation of Marcoleta's cases and requested reports on his status from the PNP.
The Sandiganbayan court denied Senator Ramon Revilla Jr.'s request to attend the wake of his brother, Marlon Bautista. The court rejected his plea to visit his deceased sibling.
The Sandiganbayan has ordered the archiving of a graft case against former congressman Elizaldy “Zaldy” Co, who remains at large six months after his arrest order.
The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) of the Philippine National Police is ready to enforce a warrant of arrest should the Sandiganbayan issue one against Senator Rodante Marcoleta.
The Ombudsman is set to file plunder charges against Marcoleta and Defensor in the Sandiganbayan this week. This development follows an ongoing investigation into alleged corruption.
The Sandiganbayan has once again rejected attempts by former DPWH executives to stall a P289-million flood scam case. This decision prevents further delays in the legal proceedings against the former officials.
Former Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA) chief Alberto Agra has been acquitted of graft charges. The Sandiganbayan Third Division found insufficient evidence to establish that Agra represented, directed, and instructed the execution of the subject Memoranda of Agreement.
The Sandiganbayan has commenced the trial of former health secretary Francisco Duque III and former budget official Lloyd Christopher Lao in connection with an alleged anomalous P41 billion pandemic fund transfer.
The Sandiganbayan has allowed the hospital arrest of Bonoan, specifying that the detention will take place inside Camp Crame. This decision permits his medical confinement while under arrest.
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has acceded to the Sandiganbayan regarding the health condition of former Public Works and Highways secretary Manuel Bonoan.
The Sandiganbayan’s Seventh Division has denied for lack of merit the motion filed by former House Speaker and Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez to lift the precautionary hold departure order (PHDO) against him.
The Sandiganbayan Sixth Division in the Philippines has junked a petition by co-accused of resigned Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co to dismiss a non-bailable malversation of funds case. The case involves falsification of public documents.
A Sandiganbayan justice has questioned the immunity of former Department of Public Works and Highways Undersecretary Roberto Bernardo. Bernardo is implicated as the mastermind behind a kickback scheme related to flood control projects.
Philippine Senator Jinggoy Estrada surrendered and posted P90,000 bail for a graft case after the Sandiganbayan ordered his arrest, though he still faces a non-bailable plunder charge. His legal team cited court motions as the reason for the delay in an arrest warrant for the plunder rap.
The Sandiganbayan has rejected an appeal from a bedridden former budget officer in Surigao del Norte, who was convicted of graft, for 'home medical care,' advising her to apply for executive clemency instead.
The Sandiganbayan has begun hearings on a petition to issue a precautionary hold departure order against Rodante Marcoleta and three others. This comes amid plunder and bribery charges, with Marcoleta reportedly having already 'confessed' on a TV show.
The Office of the Ombudsman has requested the Sandiganbayan to issue a hold departure order against Senator Rodante Marcoleta, former congressman Mike Defensor, and two others, following their indictment on plunder and other charges related to a P75-million campaign fund.
The Sandiganbayan Third Division has issued a subpoena for records from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) programming division, seeking information on lawmakers' requests for project funding and proposed amendments to infrastructure projects.
The Sandiganbayan continued the graft trial of former Public Works Assistant District Engineer Brice Hernandez, focusing on the alleged delivery of P299 million in boxes to his office.
The main trial of the Sandiganbayan in the malversation case against former Senator Bong Revilla and his co-accused has commenced. Witnesses had previously testified during the bail hearing.
Candaba, Pampanga Mayor Rene Maglanque lost his bid at the Sandiganbayan to block a 90-day suspension. He is co-accused in 97 counts of graft and malversation of public funds related to the Malampaya fund scam.
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte is facing an impeachment hearing in the House, with her camp addressing accusations and her travel plans drawing scrutiny. She has also publicly refuted claims regarding billions in her bank accounts, while the House panel prepares to investigate related matters.
Former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) engineer Henry Alcantara testified before the Sandiganbayan, claiming he delivered P800 million in cash to former lawmaker Zaldy Co. The testimony is part of an ongoing investigation into alleged deals.
Prosecutors from the Sandiganbayan Third Division conducted an ocular inspection of a supposed P92.8-million flood control project in Pandi, Bulacan, and found no evidence of its existence.
A Sandiganbayan justice in the Philippines has questioned a contractor about the identity of 'SBR,' an individual who proposed a P100-million flood control project in Pandi, Bulacan, raising concerns about the project's origins.
Philippine Senator Jinggoy Estrada appeared before the Sandiganbayan's Fifth Division to report his return after traveling abroad during Holy Week, specifically to China.
The Sandiganbayan has convicted former Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) executive Romeo Aguilar in a property undervaluation case, sentencing him to six to 10 years in prison and a lifetime ban from public office.
The Sandiganbayan ruled that prosecutors have the sole authority to amend charges, preventing Matugas from stopping amended raps in a fund juggling case in Surigao del Norte.
The Sandiganbayan has affirmed the graft convictions of eight former Philippine National Police officers and personnel involved in the P358-million “ghost” repairs and maintenance of 28 police armored vehicles in 2007. At the same time, the anti-graft court’s Special Fourth Division acquitted one of the respondents, Henry Duque, after it determined that he was not
MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan has reversed its previous ruling convicting a former Philippine National Police (PNP) official of a graft charge in the “ghost repairs” of 28 light armored…
The Sandiganbayan has issued a writ of preliminary attachment on 16 properties of fugitive former lawmaker Zaldy Co, who faces graft charges involving an allegedly substandard flood control project…
The Sandiganbayan has set a 10-day hearing for the bail petitions filed by former senator Ramon Revilla Jr., and former officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Bulacan 1st District Engineering Office (DEO), over their malversation case involving a ghost flood control project in Pandi, Bulacan.
A total of 56 prosecution witnesses are slated to testify in the Sandiganbayan trial concerning the alleged ghost flood-control project in Pandi, Bulacan, involving former Senator Ramon 'Bong' Revilla and six others.
Two new associate justices have been appointed to fill vacancies in the Court of Appeals and the Sandiganbayan in the Philippines, with Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo swearing in Randolph Pascasio.
Tropical Storm Maymay triggered a full government response in the Philippines, with President Marcos ordering aid allocation and various government bodies, including the House, Senate, and Sandiganbayan, suspending work.
A former law school dean has urged Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla to be more careful with his statements, questioning whether he insinuated that the Sandiganbayan is corrupt after it granted a bail petition for a former senator.
The Sandiganbayan has rejected the Office of the Ombudsman's attempt to remove former Department of Public Works and Highways chief Manuel Bonoan from a graft charge related to a flood control corruption scandal.
Malacañang has defended the release of former Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. on bail, insisting that no special treatment was given and emphasizing judicial independence after his bail petition was approved by the Sandiganbayan.
Former Senator Bong Revilla was granted temporary freedom after the Sandiganbayan approved his P1-million bail in connection with a P92.8-million malversation case involving alleged ghost flood control projects in Bulacan.
Jinggoy Estrada and Mike Defensor have filed petitions for bail with the Sandiganbayan in connection with their plunder charges. This move comes after Estrada's previous motion to fix bail was denied.
The Office of the Ombudsman has filed 14 counts of criminal charges against USWAG Ilonggo party-list Rep. James Ang Jr. and former Sultan Kudarat representative Arnulfo Go. The charges before the Sandiganbayan relate to alleged conflicts of interest linked to government infrastructure projects.
A former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) official told the Sandiganbayan that signing project inspection reports is a 'ministerial duty' during her testimony.
The impeachment trial of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte is ongoing, with discussions focusing on alleged confidential funds and the potential for President Marcos to allow access to financial records. Despite calls to halt the proceedings, the trial continues, with legal experts and politicians weighing in on its progress and potential duration.
Rodante Marcoleta was transferred to Quezon City Jail after undergoing an independent medical examination at the Philippine General Hospital. The transfer was ordered by the Sandiganbayan in connection with his plunder case.
Former Representative Mike Defensor and two co-accused, including Rodante Marcoleta, pleaded not guilty to plunder charges at the Sandiganbayan. They did not seek bail during their July 15 hearing.
The Sandiganbayan delivered two legal setbacks to Senator Jinggoy Estrada, denying his request to dismiss one of his graft cases and preventing his participation in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.
The Sandiganbayan, the Philippines' anti-graft court, has raised questions regarding visits by VIPs to a patient identified as Marcoleta, who is reportedly in hospital isolation due to a contagious disease.
The Sandiganbayan has issued an arrest warrant and a hold departure order for Senator Rodante Marcoleta and former lawmaker Mike Defensor, stemming from allegations of unlawfully receiving gifts from public officials.
The Sandiganbayan Third Division announced it requires an additional 30 days to release its resolution on the bail petition filed by former Senator Bong Revilla and his co-accused in their malversation case.
Marcoleta and three other individuals were arrested on charges of plunder, with Marcoleta's arraignment scheduled for July 10. A Sandiganbayan justice appealed for calm following the arrests.
The Ombudsman has filed a plunder case against Rodante Marcoleta in the Sandiganbayan. The charges are related to an alleged P75-million campaign donation.
The graft proceedings for Senator Jinggoy Estrada and former Public Works secretary Manuel Bonoan before the Sandiganbayan Second Division have been moved to July 14.
The Sandiganbayan has denied former Senator Jinggoy Estrada's request to consolidate his plunder and graft charges under a single division. This decision means the cases will proceed separately.
A former district engineer testified before the Sandiganbayan, alleging that P90 million from private contractors was intended as a kickback for former senator Ramon Revilla Jr. in connection with a flood control project.
The Palace has declared a hands-off approach regarding graft claims against Department of Health chief Herbosa and Domingo. Separately, the Sandiganbayan has dismissed a graft case against former reclamation chief Agra.
The Sandiganbayan First Division has commenced the graft trial of former Department of Health Secretary Francisco Duque III and ex-Department of Budget and Management Undersecretary Christopher Lao, concerning alleged misuse of P41.46-B in COVID funds.
The Sandiganbayan Third Division in the Philippines announced it requires an additional 30 days to resolve the bail petition filed by former Senator Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr.
The legal team of Senator Jinggoy Estrada is exploring the possibility of filing a motion for hospital arrest with the Sandiganbayan, citing his ongoing knee condition.
Former Senator Jinggoy Estrada's arraignment for graft and plunder charges, alongside Manuel Bonoan, was postponed by the Sandiganbayan to June 4, leading to his return to jail after nine years. Advocacy groups have called for an end to special privileges for high-profile detainees like Estrada.
Senator Jinggoy Estrada's camp has requested the Sandiganbayan to allow him to appear in court without the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) uniform and handcuffs during his graft case hearing.
The Philippine anti-graft court, Sandiganbayan, has denied a motion filed by a co-accused of Zaldy Co, seeking to dismiss a flood control case. This decision means the trial will now proceed as scheduled, requiring the defense to present its arguments.
The Bureau of Immigration has received a copy of a travel ban issued by the Sandiganbayan against Senator Rodante Marcoleta, former congressman Mike Defensor, and two others, who face plunder and bribery complaints involving P75 million.
The Philippine Bureau of Immigration has confirmed receipt of a travel ban order (PHDO) from the Sandiganbayan, targeting Marcoleta, Defensor, and other individuals.
The Sandiganbayan Seventh Division has barred Sen. Rodante Marcoleta, former congressman Mike Defensor and two others from leaving the Philippines as they face plunder and bribery complaints over P75…
A witness from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has submitted to the Sandiganbayan a list of lawmakers who made project requests to the agency, as part of a flood control trial.
The Sandiganbayan ordered a Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) witness to produce sealed documents containing the proponents of infrastructure projects during a hearing.
The camp of former Philippine senator Bong Revilla is awaiting the Sandiganbayan Third Division's resolution on his bail petition, expressing hope for a favorable outcome.
The Sandiganbayan has upheld the graft conviction of former Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas examiner Braulio Cloribel Jr., sentencing him to six to seven years in jail and perpetual disqualification from public office.
The Office of the Ombudsman in the Philippines has filed a precautionary hold departure order with the Sandiganbayan against Senator Francis Escudero and Maynard Ngu. This action stems from complaints of plunder, graft, and bribery against them.
The Philippine government, led by the Marcos administration, is actively preparing for the safe return of Zaldy Co, guaranteeing his security and outlining plans for his processing by authorities upon arrival. High-level talks are underway with Czech officials to facilitate his repatriation.
A Sandiganbayan justice, prosecutors, and lawyers visited a P92.8-million flood control project site in Bulacan, confirming it to be a 'ghost project' in connection with former Sen. Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr.'s corruption case.
A contractor-turned-state witness, Sally Santos, admitted before the Sandiganbayan that her firm engaged in license lending for projects since 2021, in the malversation case involving former Senator Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr.
Sandiganbayan justices questioned the credibility of contractor Sally Santos, a state witness, during her testimony in the malversation case against former senator Ramon Revilla Jr.
At least 35 gasoline stations across the Bicol region in the Philippines were temporarily closed as of Wednesday, March 31, due to various issues, according to data from the Police Regional Office.
Henry Alcantara appeared at the Sandiganbayan to testify against Zaldy Co, with the prosecution asserting that Alcantara's testimony serves as proof that Co is a contractor.
MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan has dismissed the government’s bid to forfeit the alleged “unexplained wealth” worth $5 million in the Swiss accounts of the parents of Leyte Rep.
The Sandiganbayan court has upheld the conviction of eight police officers involved in P397-million ghost deals, while clearing one accused who argued he was not yet on the bids committee during the transactions.
MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan has denied Senator Jinggoy Estrada motion for reconsideration in connection with his cases involving the alleged misuse of the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF), with prosecutors describing the request as “unnecessary.” In a resolution promulgated Thursday, the anti-graft court’s Fifth Division rejected Estrada’s motion for reconsideration filed on Feb. 16,
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Jose “Jinggoy” Ejercito Estrada on Tuesday appeared before the Sandiganbayan to secure a travel clearance to go abroad. In a motion filed before the 5th Division of the anti-graft court, Estrada notified that he will be traveling to China’s special administrative regions Hongkong and Macau, as well as in Japan from
MANILA, Philippines — All courts nationwide, except the Sandiganbayan and the Court of Tax Appeals, will implement a four-day on-site work schedule and one day of work-from-home (WFH) starting today,…
The Sandiganbayan affirmed its earlier decision that denied the appeal of former senator Ramon Revilla Jr. and a former official of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to cancel their graft cases for their involvement in the flood control scandal.
Former Department of Public Works and Highways undersecretary Roberto Bernardo will be a witness in the Sandiganbayan trial against former lawmaker Zaldy Co and other DPWH officials.
The Sandiganbayan has barred Benguet Rep. Eric Yap and his brother resigned ACT-CIS party-list Rep. Edvic Yap from leaving the country as they face investigation by the Office of the Ombudsman for malversation and graft over their alleged involvement in the flood control scandal.