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HARRY ROQUE’S PASSPORT ORDERED CANCELLED Pasig City RTC Branch 157 orders the cancellation of the passports of the following individuals tagged in the POGO scandal: -Harry Roque -Cassandra Ong -Dennis Cunanan -Ronelyn Baterna -Mercides Macabasa Without passports, these people will be undocumented aliens and may be deported since they have no legal basis to remain in another country. The court also issued hold departure to over 10 people including Ong, Baterna, and Cunanan.

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Marty Apuhin - MovePH Intern
Dec 10 2025 02:30 AM

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Human rights defenders gather at Liwasang Bonifacio today in celebration of International Human Rights Day and in continued condemnation of systemic corruption.

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Marty Apuhin - MovePH Intern
Dec 10 2025 02:41 AM

Ahead of the Christmas season, human rights defenders share their Christmas wish: “Ang Wish Namin Ngayong Pasko ay Makulong Lahat ng Korap”

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Aidan Bernales - Rappler
Dec 11 2025 07:54 AM

Lawyer Duke Ramil Perral Lincuna was shot dead while driving his car along Sacris Road, Barangay Bakilid, Mandaue City, at around 6 am on Thursday, December 11.

The Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) Cebu Chapter condemned the killing of the lawyer in a statement released on the same day. | via @John Sitchon - Rappler

Photo from IBP Cebu

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Jairo Bolledo-Rappler
Dec 18 2025 12:07 PM

WARRANT OUT VS SARAH DISCAYA

A court issues a warrant of arrest against embattled contractor Sarah Discaya and others accused over a P96-M ghost project in Davao Occidental, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announces on Thursday, December 18.

Discaya and some DPWH officials are facing graft and malversation cases. These are non-bailable offenses so they will be arrested and held under detention.

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Jairo Bolledo-Rappler
Dec 18 2025 02:28 PM



BREAKING: Embattled contractor Sarah Discaya is arrested by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) over the a P96-M ghost project in Davao Occidental, the NBI confirms on Thursday night, December 18. 


Discaya, who's facing graft and non-bailable malversation charges, has been under the NBI's custody after surrendering there on December 9.

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Jairo Bolledo-Rappler
Dec 18 2025 04:42 PM

NEWS UPDATE: The Office of the Ombudsman orders Benguet authorities to take custody and preserve the cellphone and other digital devices of former DPWH undersecretary Cathy Cabral.

“The same is to be turned over to the investigators at the proper time,” Assistant Ombudsman Mico Clavano says.

Cabral, who’s tagged in the multi-billion flood control mess, was found unconscious in Benguet on Thursday, December 18.

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Kaye - Rappler
Dec 18 2025 05:21 PM

Police are investigating the death of former DPWH undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral, who was found unconscious near Bued River along Kennon Road in Tuba, Benguet, on Wednesday night, December 18, and was later declared dead, authorities said. https://www.rappler.com/philippines/former-dpwh-undersecretary-catalina-cabral-dies/

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Jairo Bolledo-Rappler
Dec 19 2025 03:04 AM

Good morning!

We’re here at the Philippine National Police headquarters in Camp Crame, Quezon City, where interior chief Jonvic Remulla is set to hold a press conference.

This comes after the death of former DPWH undersecretary Cathy Cabral, who was found unconscious and later pronounced as dead in Benguet on December 19.

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Jairo Bolledo-Rappler
Dec 19 2025 03:51 AM

Remulla reiterates the local police’s report that detailed the incident involving Cabral.

She asked to be dropped off along Kennon Road, and later failed to return to their hotel. Her driver reported her missing. She was later found unconscious after an alleged fall from a ravine. Doctor pronounced her dead on arrival at past 12 am on December 19.

Remulla says Cabral’s remains will undergo autopsy and DNA testing.

03:55 AM

Remulla says Cabral’s belongings, including her phone, were turned over to her family.

He says the government will request to gain access to these devices to preserve them.

03:56 AM

The DILG chief says there’s no CCTV in the area of the incident because landslides frequently happen there.

03:59 AM

Remulla admits there are lapses on the part of the investigators because the devices should have been kept under the authorities’ custody. He explains these belongings are part of the crime scene.

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Eirene Manatlao - Rappler
Dec 19 2025 06:10 AM

Local policemen inspect the spot where former DPWH undersecretary Cathy Cabral fell to her death in Sitio Marammal, Barangay Camp 4, Tuba, Benguet. The place is two minutes away from the P264-million anomalous rockshed project that the President had called “useless.” 


Contributed photos via Mia Magdalena Fokno/Rappler

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Jairo Bolledo-Rappler
Dec 22 2025 05:39 AM

NEWS UPDATE: The Supreme Court affirms the murder conviction of the three cops who killed 17-year-old Kian delos Santos at the height of former president Rodrigo Duterte's drug war in 2017.

The High Court's 2nd Division found cops Arnel Oares, Jeremias Pereda, and Jerwin Cruz guilty of murder, sentencing them to reclusion perpetua, or up to 40 years in prison. This SC decision affirms the earlier conviction of the lower court and the Court of Appeals.

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Jairo Bolledo-Rappler
Dec 23 2025 08:38 AM

NEWS UPDATE: The Office of the Ombudsman receives former DPWH undersecretary Cathy Cabral's computer and files from the DPWH to secure them.


The computer and files will undergo digital forensic test as part of the government's investigation into the flood control corruption.


It is alleged that Cabral holds the list of the proponents of the budget insertions through the DPWH.

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Dec 31 2025 04:52 AM

sarah discaya

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Jairo Bolledo-Rappler
Jan 07 03:28 AM

Good morning! The Supreme Court will release the results of the 2025 Bar Examinations today, January 7.

03:29 AM

Over 11,000 hopefuls took the exams in September. Successful examinees will take their oath in February.

03:31 AM

As early as 10 am, hopefuls start to arrive at the SC compound to wait for the results.

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Jairo Bolledo-Rappler
Jan 07 06:00 AM

BREAKING: A total of 5,594 takers passed the 2025 Bar Examinations, this year’s Bar chairperson Supreme Court Associate Justice Amy Lazaro Javier announced on Wednesday, January 7.

This translates to 48.98% passing rate, higher than last year’s 37.84%.

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Aidan Bernales - Rappler
Jan 07 06:21 AM

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Aidan Bernales - Rappler
Jan 07 06:27 AM

The 2025 Bar Examinations have a passing rate of 48.98%, higher than last year’s rate of 37.84%. How have Bar exam takers fared over the years?

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Jairo Bolledo-Rappler
Jan 07 07:16 AM

LOOK: The top 20 passers of the 2025 Bar exams. UP’s Jhenroniel Sanchez ranked 1st with 92.7% rating.

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Kaye - Rappler
Jan 07 08:53 AM

CONGRATS, ATTORNEYS! 🫡

Examinees, together with families and close friends, celebrate during the release of the 2025 Bar Examinations results at the Supreme Court in Manila on Wednesday, January 7. Photos by Rappler

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Jairo Bolledo-Rappler
Jan 08 09:38 AM

LOOK: The Supreme Court releases the photos of the top 20 passers of the 2025 Bar Examinations. University of the Philippines' Jhonreniel Rhey Sanchez leads the pack with a 92.7% rating.

Photo by Supreme Court

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