Senator Dick Gordon has described Republic Act 11459 or the Judges-At-Large Act of 2019, which the Supreme Court is set to implement, as a game-changer that will improve the country’s judicial system as it would decongest trial court dockets across the country and ensure the speedy administration of justice.Republic Act 11459, of which Gordon was […]
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No special privileges, no special treatment, and no kids gloves for those convicted in the Ampatuan Massacre. This was the plea of House Minority Leader Benny Abante Jr. following the conviction of members of the Ampatuan clan and others found guilty of murdering 48 people—including family members of Maguindanao 2nd District Rep. Esmael “Toto” Gaguil […]
Noting that it is high time that the country invests in its justice system which is important in enabling and ennobling Filipinos, Senator Dick Gordon has called on his colleagues to support proposed measures calling for the creation of judges at large positions. “We have been investing heavily in infrastructure–roads, bridges, airports, schools, and the […]