DAVAO CITY (May 30) – Outgoing Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil has given his full backing to his designated successor, Maj. Gen. Nicolas Torre III praised him as a principled and capable leader. Marbil publicly urged the entire 220,000-strong police force to rally behind Torre’s leadership as he takes the helm of the national … [Read more...] about Marbil endorses Torre as next top cop, urges unified support
Army General acquitted in Yvonne Chua murder case by Military Court
DAVAO CITY (May 30) – A military court has acquitted General Jesus Durante III in connection with the high-profile murder case of businesswoman Yvonne Chua, marking the end of what his legal counsel described as a “harrowing chapter” in the officer’s life. The decision was rendered on May 28. Veteran defense lawyer Ramon Edison Batacan, counsel for Durante, told Newsline … [Read more...] about Army General acquitted in Yvonne Chua murder case by Military Court
Degamo to Teves lawyer: “This is about justice, not politics”
DAVAO CITY (May 29) - Congresswoman-elect Janice Degamo, widow of slain Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo, condemned remarks made by Atty. Ferdinand Topacio, legal counsel for suspended Congressman Arnie Teves, called his recent statements “appalling” and “insulting to the victims of violence.” The lawmaker issued a strongly worded statement following Topacio’s remarks, … [Read more...] about Degamo to Teves lawyer: “This is about justice, not politics”
Maj. Gen. Nicolas Torre III Appointed as New PNP Chief, First from PNPA Ranks
DAVAO CITY (May 29) -- President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed Police Major General Nicolas Torre III as the new Chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), succeeding General Rommel Marbil, who is set to retire on June 7, 2025. The official turnover ceremony is scheduled for June 2. Torre’s appointment marks a historic milestone as he becomes the first PNP Chief to … [Read more...] about Maj. Gen. Nicolas Torre III Appointed as New PNP Chief, First from PNPA Ranks
SC: Use of common family terms, such as niece, uncle, in crime charge enough to inform accused of relation to victim
DAVAO CITY (May 29) --The Supreme Court (SC) has reiterated that using standard family terms—like “niece” or “uncle” in a criminal charge is enough to inform the accused of the nature of their relationship to the victim, especially when that relationship qualifies the crime and increases the penalty. In a Decision written by Associate Justice Henri Jean Paul B. Inting, the … [Read more...] about SC: Use of common family terms, such as niece, uncle, in crime charge enough to inform accused of relation to victim
