MALACAÑANG said Tuesday that Chief Justice Renato Corona failed to take advantage of the opportunity given by the Senate impeachment court to clear his name of allegations being thrown against him. Presidential spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said Corona was given an “unprecedented display of liberality” in court but the chief magistrate did not make the most [...]

MALACAÑANG assured on Wednesday that the government will not meddle on the estafa case of televangelist Eddie Villanueva, father of one of President Benigno Aquino III’s appointees. Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte, in a news briefing, however, said that Villanueva will be given due process similar to the other individuals who have pending cases. “What [...]

MALACAÑANG is not keen on seeing the impeachment complaint against Supreme Court Associate Justice Mariano del Castillo reaching the Senate halls before the end of the impeachment trial of Chief Justice Renato Corona, saying it would be a burden to all parties involved. Presidential spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said, however, that it would be up to [...]

MALACANANG said Sunday it is too early to say whether the Senate impeachment court will acquit or convict Chief Justice Renato Corona. Deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said the proceedings still have a long way to go and the prosecution is expected to come out with more evidence on Article 2, which the panel considers [...]