Rappler's latest stories on sc oral arguments
Aquino’s SC appointees lean toward Duterte in West PH Sea case
Justices Estela Perlas Bernabe, Francis Jardeleza, and Benjamin Caguioa seem inclined to dismiss the petition that accuses the Duterte government of neglect in the West Philippine Sea
Justice Reyes: Instead of West PH Sea, spend on Pasig river
Other Duterte appointees in the Supreme Court defend President Duterte in a petition that accuses the government of neglect in the West Philippine Sea
Can Supreme Court force Duterte gov't to protect West PH Sea?
The Supreme Court hears oral arguments on a petition by fishermen, accusing the Duterte government of failure to enforce the fisheries code and other environmental issuances in Panatag Shoal, Ayungin Shoal, and Panganiban Reef
Supreme Court sets oral arguments on bid to increase nurses’ salary
The petition from 2015 seeks to give nurses a salary grade where they could earn as much as P31,000 per month
PH reiterates ISIS threat in Supreme Court oral arguments
(UPDATED) Solicitor General Jose Calida insists 23 factions of Moro rebel groups have pledged allegiance to ISIS
Military to recommend ending martial law if enemy strength down to 30%
But with baselines and deadlines unclear, Associate Justice Marvic Leonen says it could mean that martial law can last until the end of Duterte’s term
'Prove this is rebellion,' Caguioa says of military martial law report
(UPDATED) Some incidents ‘seem to be for motives other than rebellion,’ says Associate Justice Benjamin Caguioa, the member-in-charge
Martial law 3rd extension: What new arguments will SC discuss?
(3rd UPDATE) What petitioners can hope for are new views from the new justices
Supreme Court to hold oral arguments on 2019 martial law extension
(UPDATED) The hearings are scheduled for January 22 and 23
CJ De Castro: No local law that put Rome Statute in effect
'I think it is conceded that we do not have any implementing legislation yet,' says the Chief Justice
PH senators return to SC to fight for ICC membership
During oral arguments, former Akbayan representative Barry Gutierrez will present on behalf of the senators. 13 years ago, former senator Pimentel asked the SC to compel the Palace to have the Senate ratify the Rome Statute.
Carpio: Duterte cannot withdraw from ICC by himself
(3RD UPDATE) The senior justice again clashes with Duterte on a crucial policy. This will factor in on the talks of whether or not Carpio can be appointed Chief Justice after De Castro retires.
ICC pullout: Are there limits to Duterte’s presidential discretion?
‘The issue you are presenting to this Court forces this Court to make a decision between checks and balances and the powers of the President,’ says Justice Jardeleza during oral arguments
Opposition senators a no-show in ICC oral arguments
The Supreme Court denies the motion for reconsideration as well as the appeal to let Senator Leila de Lima argue through video conference
Supreme Court holds oral arguments on ICC withdrawal
(UPDATED) During the SC oral arguments, watch out for references to the war on drugs, whether coming from Malacañang's side or the justices
Playing the cards right? Politics of ICC oral arguments
Is it a good idea to bring the issue to the Court? And what added value will Leila de Lima’s personal participation bring?
Rappler Talk: Sereno on disbarment, Midas Marquez, Justice Leonen and not having regrets
'As long as you have a good conscience, you did your best, that should be enough,' says Maria Lourdes Sereno
Antonio Carpio, Sereno accuses Marquez, U.S. leaves UNHRC | Midday wRap
Watch Rappler’s midday newscast with Margie de Leon
Jardeleza: Why not take same-sex marriage battle elsewhere?
Supreme Court Associate Justice Francis Jardeleza advises young lawyer Jesus Falcis to instead look at Congress and the Constitutional Consultative Committee
SC's De Castro: Same-sex marriage will complicate gender specific laws
'There is a law that would guide judges and justices, and that is the Constitution,' says petitioner Jesus Falcis III
‘Mistakes’ of young lawyer overshadow historic marriage equality hearing
Jesus Falcis III makes an impassioned plea at the end and tells the Court, ‘I made mistakes, but LGBT couples will be harmed if their rights are not recognized’
Is timing right for same-sex marriage petition? Leonen warns of risks
‘We may commit a mistake and such a mistake might be permanent,’ says Associate Justice Marvic Leonen
Lawyers counting on 'swing votes' to reverse Sereno ouster
Edre Olalia of the National Union of Peoples’ Lawyers (NUPL) says it is up to Justices Andres Reyes Jr and Alexander Gesmundo to ‘change their minds’. There is also the curious case of Justice Francis Jardeleza.
What Sereno's quo warranto ouster means for President, VP
The President and the Vice President have very minimal requirements for eligibility. As such, there are very limited grounds to use a quo warranto petition against them.
De Castro says Sereno ousted over tendency to 'lie, mislead'
Associate Justice Teresita de Castro says ousted Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno's 'pattern of lies' began even before she was appointed to head the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court post-Sereno: Better off or not?
'Perhaps, an old torch will be finally rekindled: one which will light the way for a more vigilant citizenry that is sober, analytical, and organized enough to demand decency and a true passion for justice from all of government,' says Associate Justice Marvic Leonen
FULL TEXT: Supreme Court decision on Sereno ouster
Read the full text of the Supreme Court decision, penned by Associate Justice Noel Tijam, that ousted Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno
Pagkatalsik sa SC, ano'ng maaaring gawin ni Sereno?
Maaari bang balewalain ni Sereno ang desisyon at igiit ang kaniyang sarili bilang Punong Mahistrado?
Carpio dissents in Sereno ouster, but says she violated SALN law
Associate Justice Estela Perlas-Bernabe’s dissent also notes that facts and the own statements of ousted Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno 'cast shadows of doubt on her claim that she indeed faithfully filed all her SALNs'
EXPLAINER: How SC majority tried to close all doors for ousted Sereno
The 153-page ponencia of Associate Justice Noel Tijam effectively assures Sereno's ouster – even if Congress tries to intervene
Sereno: Junking quo warranto could have been SC’s redemption
Sereno maintains 6 justices should have inhibited. 'Eh di resounding victory,' says ousted chief justice Maria Lourdes Sereno
Sereno says there were offers to meet Duterte: He could have ended it
‘Can I redeem myself in the eyes of the public if there will always be rumors about me compromising?’ says ousted chief justice Maria Lourdes Sereno
IBP to appeal Sereno ouster; lawyers called to rise up
However, constitutional law experts say it is only Congress which is in a position to challenge the quo warranto
Calida: Sereno’s ouster preserves integrity of judiciary
'This decision is the epitome of its exercise of judicial independence,' says Calida who is responsible for the ouster of the chief justice
After SC ousts her, what can Sereno do now?
Can she ignore the decision and assert herself as the chief justice?
Rappler Talk: Constitutional law professor Dan Gatmaytan on Sereno scenarios
On Thursday, May 10, Rappler talks to constitutional law professor Dan Gatmaytan to discuss possible scenarios after the Supreme Court votes on the quo warranto petition against Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno
'Pro hac vice': Can SC oust Sereno without setting bad precedent?
It's a doctrine that literally means 'for this moment' and will quell fears that the quo warranto can be abused in the future
Sereno will attend, but inhibit in quo warranto voting
It is a defiant message from the Chief Justice: if the justices want to oust her, they are going to have to do it to her face
Robredo backs Sereno: I will do everything to right this wrong
'The quo warranto case against Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno...can be the final blow to the ideal of justice we all depend on…. [It] is not just her fight, it is our fight,' the Vice President says at the Free the Courts forum
Calls to drop Sereno quo warranto intensify as supporters fast at SC
The looming May 11 voting schedule of the Supreme Court pushes former government officials to publish a manifesto on a newspaper and send it to the Senate, as several individuals fast in front of the Court
As quo warranto decision nears, Sereno hits SC for 'unfairness'
This is another messaging shift from the Chief Justice – from being evasive on the topic of personal relationships to joking about exorcising evil
SC in focus: Sereno says quo warranto gravest wound inflicted on Constitution
Sereno's challenge is to let the impeachment trial take its course, and spare the SC the pains of handing down a polarizing decision
Sereno quo warranto will be decided end of May – SC's Carpio
The Supreme Court en banc will hold a special session on May 17, a Thursday
Gadon submits expert comment on Sereno quo warranto. SC expunges it.
(UPDATED) The Supreme Court did not recognize the amicus curiae because there was no invitation extended to lawyer Larry Gadon to begin with, say court insiders
Sereno now has 11 U.P. SALNs on file
'SALNs are only relevant to the question of integrity if the issue is ill-gotten wealth,' says Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno's spokesperson Jojo Lacanilao
Sereno comes out swinging in SC orals: Did it help her?
If Sereno was sending a message of strength to her supporters with her performance in the oral arguments, then the justices were trying to send a message too, either to the public, or the Senate
Quo warranto vs Sereno impairs integrity of SC – Justice Caguioa
Caguioa says ousting Sereno via a quo warranto will pave the way for future solicitors general to remove sitting justices on the basis of any 'integrity issue' they could find
'Popcorn, please': Sereno-De Castro word war stuns netizens
Netizens are willing spectators as the claws come out between the two women of the judiciary
Sereno: SALN not a requirement of integrity
Associate Justice Noel Tijam tells Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno: 'Integrity is not founded in jurisprudence. It is founded in honesty, truthfulness.'
Leonen: Integrity can't be measured by piece of paper alone
Associate Justice Marvic Leonen says, 'What is more important is to catch someone with unexplained wealth'
