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Razon sues Barzaga for cyber libel

LAWIN.newsJanuary 14, 20260131 views

Businessman Enrique Razon Jr. files a cyber libel complaint against suspended Cavite 4th District Representative Elpidio “Pidi” Barzaga Jr. before the Makati City Prosecutor’s Office over a January 9 Facebook post alleging bribery of National Unity Party lawmakers to support former House Speaker Martin Romualdez. Razon’s camp calls the claims false and defamatory, while Barzaga stands by his statements in new Facebook posts and a video, vowing to present evidence in Congress and in court. The prosecutor’s office will now evaluate the complaint under the Cybercrime Prevention Act.

Chinese ships harass Filipino fishing boat off Bajo de Masinloc

LAWIN.newsJanuary 13, 20260134 views

The Philippine Coast Guard deployed personnel and vessels to intervene when Chinese ships confronted a Filipino fishing boat near Bajo de Masinloc in the West Philippine Sea, where the incident occurred within the Philippines’ claimed exclusive economic zone, according to an initial report released by the agency.

Sandiganbayan keeps Co listed as fugitive from justice

LAWIN.newsJanuary 13, 20260118 views

The Sandiganbayan Fifth Division in Manila, Philippines, has denied the motion for reconsideration filed for former lawmaker Elizaldy Co and upheld its earlier ruling declaring him a fugitive from justice. In a nine-page resolution promulgated on January 8, 2025, the anti-graft court ruled that Co, who faces a graft case linked to a road dike construction project in Oriental Mindoro, has no standing to seek affirmative relief while in fugitive status.

Dizon seeks Ombudsman ruling on release of Cabral files

LAWIN.newsJanuary 12, 20260124 views

The Office of the Ombudsman will determine the authenticity and possible public release of the so-called “Cabral files” after the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) turned over the documents as part of an ongoing investigation, DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon said on Monday, January 12.

Castro calls alleged Marcos impeachment plans ‘unsubstantiated’

LAWIN.newsJanuary 11, 20260109 views

Malacañang on Sunday dismissed reports of a possible impeachment complaint against President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., calling them “unsubstantiated.”

DILG chief reveals P30M kickback racket at BFP

LAWIN.newsJanuary 10, 20260114 views

The Department of the Interior and Local Government is investigating two senior Bureau of Fire Protection officials for alleged irregularities in the procurement of fire extinguishers worth about P30 million for a condominium building, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said Friday.

DepEd secures P100 million for nationwide anti-bullying efforts

LAWIN.newsJanuary 10, 20260116 views

The Department of Education (DepEd) has earmarked at least P100 million to fund the Kaagapay Program, a new initiative focused on bullying prevention, values formation, and learner support.

Senate president confirms no word from long-absent Bato

LAWIN.newsJanuary 10, 20260117 views

Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III has repeatedly tried to reach Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, who has not responded since stopping his attendance in the Senate last November, following reports that the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant against him.

Co-accused in Zaldy flood control mess apply for bail

LAWIN.newsJanuary 9, 20260113 views

Nine former officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Mimaropa on Thursday asked the Sandiganbayan to grant them bail in connection with a malversation case involving a P289-million flood control project in Oriental Mindoro.

Cabral’s attorney silent on whether Leviste obtained DPWH files legally

LAWIN.newsJanuary 9, 20260136 views

Cabral died on Dec. 19, 2025, after falling into a ravine along Kennon Road in Benguet. Following her death, government agencies have moved cautiously in authenticating the alleged “Cabral files” and in determining how Leviste obtained the copies.