From Power to Prosecution: Ex-President Awaits ICC Trial

Written by Carlo Alfonso S. Sales and Maria Georgina T. Silva In a historic turn of events, Former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte (FPRRD) was arrested upon arriving at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) last March 11, 2025, following an International Criminal Courtโ€™s (ICC) warrant for alleged crimes against humanity linked to his administrationโ€™s war on … Continue reading From Power to Prosecution: Ex-President Awaits ICC Trial

Ruiz v. People, G.R. No. 244692, October 9, 2024

Case Digest by Clarisse Andrea C. Ong FACTS: Petitioner Mare Claire Ruiz was charged with Homicide for killing Paulita Bonifacio in Mandaluyong City. During the preliminary conference, the defense admitted the killing but claimed Ruiz was legally insane. The prosecution denied this. A reverse trial ensued. The defense presented five witnesses, including psychiatrists to support … Continue reading Ruiz v. People, G.R. No. 244692, October 9, 2024

People v. Villaria and Maghirang, G.R. No. 259133, December 4, 2023

Case Digest by Ryan Julianne L. Monzon FACTS: On March 15, 2016, Police Inspector Magno Abana Jr. together with police operatives conducted surveillance and investigation on Villaria and Maghirang. Maghirang asked Abanaโ€™s team if they wanted to have lady companions aged 14 to 18 for sex, with prices ranging from PHP 1,000.00 for three hours … Continue reading People v. Villaria and Maghirang, G.R. No. 259133, December 4, 2023