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Watchdog says PH rights crisis in 2018 ‘deepened,’ notes ‘rare’ instances of accountability

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 18 05:06 AM

The human rights crisis in the country “deepened” in 2018 amid the ongoing war on illegal drugs and other factors, a New York-based watchdog said. Read more »

Retired Tijam honored for SC decision ousting Sereno, defends duty to decide based on the law

Mike Navallo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 07 07:17 PM

There were no balloons when retired Supreme Court Associate Justice Noel Tijam stepped into the tribunal's quadrangle on Monday for his last flag-raising ceremony, but the appreciation for his contribution to the judiciary was unmistakable. Read more »

Not just intelligence: JBC urged to check psychological state of judiciary hopefuls

Mike Navallo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 07 04:08 PM

 Retired Justice Noel Tijam has urged the Judicial and Bar Council to look beyond intelligence and ensure a “comprehensive and reliable psychological examination” on high court hopefuls. Read more »

What's in store for some politicians in 2019, based on feng shui

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 30 09:32 PM

With 2018 drawing to a close, everyone's preparing to start the new year right, perhaps including some of the biggest names in local and international politics. Read more »

2018 Yearender: Nation - Critics under fire, allies on the rise

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 28 11:58 AM

Here are some of the year's biggest news in politics, government, as well as natural and man-made disasters. Read more »

Ex-CJ Sereno says Revilla acquittal a 'legal abomination'

Mike Navallo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 11 03:28 PM

Ousted Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno has called the recent Sandiganbayan decision acquitting former Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla, Jr. a “legal abomination.” Read more »

Sandiganbayan judge accused of 'favoritism,' running court like 'Sereno'

Mike Navallo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 05 07:12 PM

A group of concerned Sandiganbayan employees have accused Presiding Justice Amparo Cabotaje-Tang of "favoritism" and of running the court like ousted Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno. Read more »

Bersamin, itinalagang punong mahistrado ng SC

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 28 09:20 PM

Kabilang si Lucas Bersamin sa mga bumoto pabor sa pagpapatalsik kay dating Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno, maging sa pagpapalibing kay dating pangulo at diktador Ferdinand Marcos sa Libingan ng mga Bayani.  Read more »

Sereno slams Duterte's closeness to China

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 21 03:35 PM

Ousted Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno on Wednesday questioned President Rodrigo Duterte's closeness to China despite opposing values as the country's leader ends his state visit here. Read more »

Robredo, Sereno binatikos ang 'special treatment' kay Imelda Marcos

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 17 09:52 PM

Ikinalungkot ni Vice President Leni Robredo na pinayagan ng Sandiganbayan 5th Division na makapagpiyansa si Imelda Marcos sa harap ng hatol na guilty dito sa kasong graft. Read more »

Sereno, pinuna ang basehan ng arrest warrant laban kay Trillanes

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 28 01:56 AM

Pinuna ni dating Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno ang naging basehan sa order ng Makati RTC 150 na pagpapaaresto kay Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV. Read more »

'Kaugnayan sa NPA' ng naarestong Chinese, pinasisilip

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 27 09:46 PM

Inutusan ng DOJ ang NBI na imbestigahan ang paratang ng militar na tagasuporta ng New People's Army ang isang naarestong Chinese sa Teresa, Rizal. Read more »

'Mali siya': Sereno hits judge who issued Trillanes arrest order

Mike Navallo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 27 07:50 PM

Ousted Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno on Thursday said the regional trial court judge erred in ordering the arrest of Senator Antonio Trillanes. Read more »

Sereno denies hand in 'Red October' ouster plot vs Duterte

Mike Navallo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 27 05:30 PM

Ousted Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno rejected Thursday an allegation by the military that her supporters are part of a "broad" coalition eyeing the removal of President Rodrigo Duterte from office next month through a plot dubbed "Red October."  Read more »

House panel OKs report dismissing impeach rap vs anti-Sereno justices

RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 25 11:57 AM

The House Justice Committee has approved the committee report and resolution dismissing the impeachment complaints against Chief Justice Teresita Leonardo de Castro and 6 other Supreme Court justices who backed the quo warranto petition that ousted Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno. Read more »

Sereno won’t be seeking Senate seat

Tarra Quismundo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 23 06:19 PM

Ousted Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno is not running for the Senate next year, ABS-CBN News confirmed Sunday. Read more »

Sereno, binista si Trillanes sa Senado

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 12 11:27 PM

Para kay Maria Lourdes Sereno, nakababahala ang proklamasyon ng Pangulo na nagpapawalangbisa sa amnesty ni Senador Antonio Trillanes IV. Read more »

‘Pure hogwash’: Sereno blasts Duterte for voiding Trillanes amnesty

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 12 10:50 PM

Senator Antonio Trillanes IV found an ally in ousted chief justice Maria Lourdes Sereno, who hit President Rodrigo Duterte's proclamation voiding the amnesty of the former mutineer, describing it as "pure hogwash". Read more »

Sereno says Palace 'confusing the narrative' of Trillanes amnesty case

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 13 04:55 AM

Ousted Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno on Wednesday accused the Palace of "confusing the narrative" surrounding the withdrawal of the amnesty of opposition Senator Antonio Trillanes IV. Read more »

Sereno: Constitution is 'north star' to Armed Forces

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 12 04:04 PM

The military should look "beyond" the term of President Rodrigo Duterte, according to the ousted chief magistrate. Read more »