Court of Appeals
Manila Court of Appeals Denies Forfeiture of P.5M from Activists Cumpio, Domequil
The Court of Appeals in Manila has blocked the Anti-Money Laundering Council's attempt to forfeit over 500,000 pesos from activist Frenchie Mae Cumpio and church worker Marielle Domequil. The court found the case lacked merit, reinforcing previous rulings against asset forfeiture in this context.
Court of Appeals Upholds Searches, Rejects Teves’ Petition Against Warrants
The Philippine Court of Appeals upheld the search warrants against Arnolfo Teves Jr., dismissing his challenge to their legality. This validation supports charges related to firearms and explosives, impacting his ongoing legal battles.
Philippine Court Upholds Dismissal of Officials in P4.2B Pharmally COVID-19 Deal
The Court of Appeals in the Philippines confirmed the dismissal of four officials linked to a P4.2-billion COVID-19 test kit purchase, citing misconduct. The decision reinforces efforts to hold public officials accountable for irregularities during pandemic procurement.