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MANILA - The Sandiganbayan 5th Division has granted the motion for leave of court filed by former senator Jinggoy Estrada and businesswoman Janet Lim Napoles to file a demurrer to evidence in their plunder case for their alleged role in the multibillion-peso Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) scam.  The court has issued similar resolutions on separate pleadings Estrada and Napoles filed to ask that they be allowed to file a demurrer to evidence, a plea that seeks the dismissal of a case due to lack of evidence. With the motion for leave granted, in case the demurrer to evidence is denied, Estrada and Napoles may still present their own testimonial and documentary evidence in their defense. So far, only the prosecution has presented evidence before the court, which Estrada and Napoles said are not enough to prove their guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The court cited Section 23, Rule 119 of the Rules of Court which states that a demurrer to evidence is an objection by one of … [Read more...] about News Sandiganbayan allows Estrada, Napoles to seek plunder case dismissal

Noong nakaraang linggo ay isinabatas na ang pagmamandato sa paggamit ng child safety car seats ng mga sasakyan kapag may lulan ito na bata. Duterte signs law mandating use of car seats for children Nakasaad sa Republic Act No. 11229 o "Child Safety in Motor Vehicles Act" na pagbabawalan na ang mga batang 12 anyos pababa na umupo sa harapan ng kotse maliban kung may tangkad silang 150 centimeters.  Hindi pa malinaw kung sakop ng batas ang mga pampublikong sasakyan pero ayon kay Atty. Claire Castro, dapat ay isama rin ito.  "[Sana naging pattern nila] para sa public utility vehicles. Let's say nasa bus ka, hindi siya talaga magiging applicable, so talagang inisip nila na bago i-kompleto ito," ani Castro.  Multa hanggang pagsuspinde ng driver's licence ang aabutin ng mga lalabag sa batas.  Wala pang inilalabas na implementing rules and regulation para sa batas.  Bisitahin ang Patrol.PH para sa iba pang mga balita. … [Read more...] about News ALAMIN: Saklaw ng Child Safety in Motor Vehicles Act

MAYNILA - Isang sunog ang sumiklab sa P. Herrera St., Brgy. Aguho sa Pateros, ngayong Miyerkoles. Makikita sa mga larawan at mga videong kuha nina Bayan Patroller Armando Mallorca, Jayson de Regla, John Albert Ignacio, at Jonna Lorenzo ang maitim na usok at malaking apoy na tumupok sa isang residential area. Nag-aalab naman ang apoy sa nasusunog na residential area sa kuhang mga larawan at video ni Bayan Patroller Ynel Santos, pasado alas-9 ng umaga.  Ayon kay Fire Officer 1 Divina Sy ng Pateros Fire Station, pumalo ang sunog ng ikalawang alarma at idineklarang fire under control ng 10:29 ng umaga. Sa ngayon ay patuloy pa rin na inaapula ang apoy. Bisitahin ang Patrol.PH para sa iba pang mga balita. … [Read more...] about News Sunog sumiklab residential area sa Pateros

Watch more in iWant or TFC.tv MANILA – The president of Manila Water on Wednesday sought "forgiveness" from customers hit by a supply shortage in the Philippine capital, as one lawmaker called for his resignation. On the third straight day of legislative inquiries into the shortage that left taps dry and disrupted businesses for tens of thousands, the Ayala-led utility called for coordinated action to seek new water sources for Metro Manila. "Please convey to your constituents and also to customers of Manila Water in the East Zone of Metro Manila, I’m seeking forgiveness from your constituents," Manila Water president and CEO Ferdinand dela Cruz told a hearing at the House of Representatives. Dela Cruz made a similar statement before the Senate committee on public services on Tuesday, saying he was holding himself accountable as he recognized public anger. During Wednesday's hearing, Buhay party-list Rep. Lito Ateinza told Dela Cruz: "Dapat mag-resign kayo dahil kung hindi … [Read more...] about News Manila Water CEO seeks ‘forgiveness’ as customers cope with shortage

MANILA - The Makati court hearing the conspiracy to sell illegal drugs case against Kerwin Espinosa, Peter Co and several others on Wednesday postponed its initial hearing because of the absence of a translator. The prosecution, led by Senior Assistant State Prosecutor Juan Pedro Navera, was supposed to present witness Marcelo Adorco on Wednesday in support of their move to discharge him as state witness but police Sgt. Adeline Omnes, who was supposed to serve as translator, was indisposed. Navera informed the court Omnes had a "medical condition related to her pregnancy." Omnes had served as translator in other cases against Espinosa. Makati Regional Trial Court Branch 64 Judge Gina Bibat-Palamos reset the hearing instead to April 22 at 1:30 p.m. "The court interpreter can't speak Bisaya, Adorco is not fluent in Tagalog much less English," Navera told ABS-CBN News after the hearing. He said they will "look for a substitute translator that will be acceptable to the court and the … [Read more...] about News Kerwin Espinosa, Peter Co hearing postponed due to absence of police-translator