This AMA session with the ICC's Trust Fund for Victims is happening later today, at 8 pm in this chat room! @here Send your questions here ahead of the interview, or catch the interview live and send your questions then. The interview will be aired in this page: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/podcasts-videos/ask-me-anything-icc-trust-fund-victims/

Supreme Court Associate Justice Maria Filomena Singh sits down with Rappler justice reporter @Jairo Bolledo-Rappler to talk about her personal battles, as well as her push for legal reforms and gender equality in the government.

Subscribe to Rappler's YouTube channel and watch this special episode of Rappler Talk tonight at 6 pm! You can also bookmark this page: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/interview-sc-associate-justice-maria-filomena-singh-gender-equality-legal-reforms/ @here

Hello everyone,

I apologize as I just received a message from the Trust Fund for Victims today that the executive director cannot make it due to urgent reasons. We will work on a new schedule and let you know asap.

Please do continue to send your questions.

On this rare occasion, Supreme Court Associate Justice Maria Filomena Singh sits down with Rappler justice reporter Jairo Bolledo to talk about her personal battles, as well as her push for legal reforms and gender equality in the government.

Watch @here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mssybGJNiaI

In a March 25 order, Judge Georgina Uy Perez of the Tacloban Regional Trial Court Branch 45 denies Frenchie Mae Cumpio and Marielle Domequil's motions for reconsideration, in which they appealed their terror financing conviction and the court's denial of their bail plea.

Screenshot from Tacloban RTC Branch 45 Omnibus Order

NEW DATE TO WATCH OUT FOR IN DUTERTE ICC CASE: April 22

On this day, the appeals chamber will rule on the jurisidiction issue. If Duterte loses this again, that’s it for this aspect. Jurisdiction is their biggest argument but they have so far lost their motions. If the appeal is lost, that becomes final.

The next to watch out for would be the pre-trial chamber ruling on whether or not case goes to trial. That ruling is expected end of April. The prosecution has expressed strong confidence they can take this to trial.

Good morning!

I am at the Sandiganbayan 6th Division for the last presentation of the prosecutors in Zaldy Co’s malversation case, Tuesday, April 7. The prosecutors are expected to bring a witness from the Anti-Money Laundering Council to show Co’s money trail and alleged financial ties to contractor Sunwest.

The prosecutors have so far presented two state witnesses: former DPWH undersecretary Roberto Bernardo and former district engineer Henry Alcantara.

Please standby for updates.

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The prosecution ends their presentation on the malversation case against ex-lawmaker Zaldy Co on Tuesday, April 7, with a key testimony from the Anti-Money Laundering Council, which told the Sandiganbayan that Co received P802 million in bank deposits from Sunwest Incorporated.

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/live/_G14WiPOP-A?si=3MauYHeOgDyfbjT0

No TRO for now: SC asks House to comment on VP Sara’s impeachment petition

The Supreme Court, on Wednesday, April 8, asks the House of Representatives to comment on the petitions filed by Vice President Sara Duterte and her lawyer allies that challenge her new impeachment complaints. The Court did not issue a temporary restraining order that could have stopped the House impeachment proceedings.

Asking for a comment in petitions like these is part of the usual procedures done by the Court in cases.

Meanwhile, the SC also consolidates the two separate petitions filed by the Vice President and the lawyers.

CRITICAL REPORT: School Negligence at UPHSD Las Piñas.

I am reporting a case involving a Grade 8 student, Jayzen Railey Santos, who faked a suicide/death hoax and rooftop crisis. This orchestrated fraud led to the physical injury and hospitalization of a peer.

Despite receiving full digital evidence of the fraudulent accounts (Elias/Fenn), Director Arnaldo Guzman has gone silent and refused to take action. We are seeking investigative help as the school is in violation of the Anti-Bullying Act (RA 10627).

Full Evidence Dossier: https://whoisjayzenraileysantos.blogspot.com"

Suspects in latest PNP Academy hazing now under custody, face case

The three suspects behind the hazing of 22 PNP Academy Cadets are now under the custody of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group after their arrest, the PNP says on Friday, April 10. The national police, however, did not name the suspects.

They already undergone inquest proceedings, which is an expedited type of preliminary investigation, and are now facing a case for alleged violation of Republic Act (RA) No. 11053 or Anti-Hazing Act of 2018.

At least 22 4th Class cadets have reportedly sustained injuries caused by the three suspects who are 3rd Class cadets, according to the PNP.

Hello @here! Our Ask Me Anything session with TFV’s executive director, Deborah Ruiz Verduzco, has been moved to Wednesday, April 15, at 10:30 pm. Please refer to this article for the updated details. We hope to see you then. https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/podcasts-videos/ask-me-anything-icc-trust-fund-victims

HAPPENING NOW: What can victims of the war on drugs and the Davao Death Squad expect from the Trust Fund for Victims or TFV?

Rappler reporter Lian Buan is speaking with TFV’s executive director, Dr. Deborah Ruiz Verduzco, for an Ask Me Anything session.

Send your questions in this chat room and watch them get answered live @here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Etxz46p4vKM

We have a question here for Dr. Verduzco from our intern Shanne Cilot. Thanks Shanne for sending in advance!

Could you walk us through how the TFV determines who "qualifies" for the assistance, especially in cases where, for example, victims lack formal documentation? Are there specific requirements or minimum qualifications?