Alabang Boys’ kin secure habeas writ

By Rey E. Requejo
The Court of Appeals has issued a writ of habeas corpus directing the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency to bring the “Alabang Boys” before it and justify their continued detention.

Appeals court justices rally behind Puno, slam impeach plot

The associate justices of the Court of Appeals yesterday adopted a resolution expressing their “vote of confidence” in Chief Justice Reynato Puno following reports to oust him through impeachment for allegedly delaying the promulgation of a ruling on the disqualification case against Negros Oriental Rep. Jocelyn Limkaichong.

Council denies clearing Bolante’s 32 bank accounts

By Fel V. Maragay
The Anti-Money Laundering Council yesterday belied allegation that it gave the go-signal for banks to allow withdrawals from 32 bank accounts under the name of former Agriculture Undersecretary Jocelyn Bolante.

Former congressman loses mining deal

THE Court of Appeals has declared null and void a mineral production sharing agreement granted by Environment Secretary Joselito Atienza to SR Metals, a mining firm owned by former Rep. Edgar Erice of Caloocan City.