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Stressing that combating corruption in the country depends on a functioning justice system, Senator Kiko Pangilinan urged the Filipino public to remain vigilant against an abusive judiciary that allows government and elected officials to escape accountability. “This is not just a corruption issue. This is also a judiciary system justice issue. Mas malawak pa nga. […]
Amid negative public sentiments about the government’s capacity to hold corrupt officials accountable, Senator Kiko Pangilinan revealed plans to propose a measure that would create a congressional commission to review and address the gaps in the Philippines’ justice system. Pangilinan lamented the low conviction rate of criminal cases in the country, and pointed out the […]
“Can we fix the whole Philippines?” It’s possible, Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano told the country’s judges, if those in the justice system help shape a culture of integrity. Speaking before the 25th Convention of the Metropolitan and City Judges Association of the Philippines (MetCJAP) recently, Cayetano said the Philippines can break free from […]
Senator Dick Gordon has described Republic Act 11459 or the Judges-At-Large Act of 2019, which the Supreme Court is set to implement, as a game-changer that will improve the country’s judicial system as it would decongest trial court dockets across the country and ensure the speedy administration of justice.Republic Act 11459, of which Gordon was […]
No special privileges, no special treatment, and no kids gloves for those convicted in the Ampatuan Massacre. This was the plea of House Minority Leader Benny Abante Jr. following the conviction of members of the Ampatuan clan and others found guilty of murdering 48 people—including family members of Maguindanao 2nd District Rep. Esmael “Toto” Gaguil […]
Noting that it is high time that the country invests in its justice system which is important in enabling and ennobling Filipinos, Senator Dick Gordon has called on his colleagues to support proposed measures calling for the creation of judges at large positions. “We have been investing heavily in infrastructure–roads, bridges, airports, schools, and the […]