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NTC order blocking websites can be questioned before courts: lawyer

Benise Balaoing, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 27 04:26 PM

The NTC’s order to block access to a number of news websites in the Philippines can be questioned in court, a lawyer said Monday. Read more »

IBP welcomes Duterte ending energy talks with China

Jasmin Romero, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 26 07:34 PM

The Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) welcomes the decision of President Rodrigo Duterte to terminate talks with China on joint energy exploration in the West Philippine Sea. Read more »

Enforce court decisions on estate tax, IBP tells Marcos

Jasmin Romero, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 26 05:51 PM

The IBP on Sunday urged President-elect Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. to “enforce” court decisions on his family's ill-gotten wealth and estate tax dues. Read more »

IBP: NTC ‘has no power’ to block news websites

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Posted at Jun 25 01:52 PM

The IBP described the NTC’s move as ‘drastic’ and a ‘shortcut’ to silence the press. Read more »

7 paralegals learned they passed the Bar while stuck on island due to Agaton

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Updated as of Apr 13 08:32 PM

Despite getting stranded on a Cebu island due to tropical storm Agaton, seven paralegal volunteers of the IBP Cebu Chapter received good news on Tuesday. Read more »

Integrated Bar concerned over Comelec's Oplan Baklas

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Posted at Feb 27 05:50 PM

The Integrated Bar of the Philippines on Sunday expressed concern over the Commission on Elections' Oplan Baklas. Read more »

IBP urges Duterte to rethink barring Cabinet from Senate probe

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Updated as of Oct 06 03:35 PM

The IBP also called on Duterte to heed a Supreme Court decision. Read more »

IBP cautions against entities offering 'speedy justice'

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Posted at Aug 29 03:38 PM

The Integrated Bar of the Philippines on Sunday warned the public not to resort to 'channels that assume to secure speedy justice'. Read more »

Human rights lawyer patay sa ambush sa Cebu City

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Updated as of Aug 28 06:35 PM

Patay ang isang human rights lawyer at sugatan ang kaniyang driver matapos silang pagbabarilin sa Cebu City. Read more »

Palace adviser insists on limiting malls, restos to vaxed

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Posted at Aug 25 11:13 AM

Despite doubts on its constitutionality, a presidential adviser again pushed for limiting access to malls and restaurants to the vaccinated. Read more »

DOJ chief: Not time for ‘safer bubbles’ for vaccinated

Mike Navallo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 24 08:49 PM

It’s not yet time to give vaccinated persons greater mobility and access amid the lingering pandemic, the DOJ chief said Tuesday. Read more »

Gov’t should support state auditors: ex-IBP chief

Benise Balaoing, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 19 05:07 PM

State auditors should be lauded instead of scolded for doing their jobs, the former head of a lawyers' group said. Read more »

IBP: No blame on COA for perception of corruption

Jaehwa Bernardo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 18 04:45 PM

State auditors should not be blamed for the perception of corruption that arises from their reports on government agencies, the Integrated Bar of the Philippines said. Read more »

Pananambang sa abogado, mister sa Davao City iniimbestigahan

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Posted at Jul 17 07:21 PM

Hustisya ang hiling ng mga anak ng biktima sa sinapit ng kanilang mga magulang.  Read more »

Abogado, asawa patay matapos pagbabarilin sa Davao City

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Updated as of Jul 15 04:21 PM

Patay ang isang babaeng abogado at ang kaniyang asawa matapos sila pagbabarilin ng di kilalang mga armadong salarin sa lungsod ng Davao, Miyerkoles ng hapon. Read more »

Can Duterte run for VP? Lawyer says no prohibition in Constitution

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Posted at Jul 03 02:39 PM

MANILA - A lawyer on Saturday said there is no prohibition in the Constitution that prevents President Rodrigo Duterte from seeking another elective post in the 2022 national elections, unless if he’s running for the same position. Read more »

Panelo's remark adds to confusion on arresting vaccine deniers: lawyers' group

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Updated as of Jun 24 11:58 AM

The recent statement of chief presidential legal counsel Salvador Panelo only adds to the confusion surrounding the issue on arresting people who refuse to get COVID-19 vaccination, a lawyers' group said Thursday. Read more »

IBP condemns ‘inhumane’ use of land mines, seeks justice for Absalons’ deaths

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Posted at Jun 11 05:35 AM

"Even in the extreme conditions of war, the principles of decency and humanity must be honored," IBP national president Domingo Egon Cayosa said. Read more »

IBP may agam-agam sa mungkahing kasuhan ng murder ang magpapakalat ng COVID-19

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Posted at Jun 08 02:25 PM

Iminimungkahi sa Palasyo na maaaring makasuhan ng murder ang mga may sakit ng COVID-19 na hindi nag-iingat at nakahawa ng iba. Read more »

Duterte: Mga may COVID na di nag-iingat makahawa sa iba maaaring kasuhan ng murder

Joyce Balancio, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 08 07:14 PM

Maaari umanong mapanagot sa kasong murder ang mga may COVID-19 na hindi nag-iingat para di makahawa ng iba.  Read more »