JUDGMENT DAY Policemen accused in the killing of Jemboy Garcia,17, are escorted outside the Navotas Regional Trial Court on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024. Only one policeman was convicted. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

Policeman Convicted in Teen’s Killing – Light Sentences Handed to Officers Involved

Read more about the light sentences handed to the policemen involved in the mistaken killing of 17-year-old Jemboy Baltazar. The court convicted one officer of reckless imprudence resulting in homicide, while the others were found guilty of illegal discharge of firearms. The victim’s family expressed disappointment, and former senator Leila de Lima called for further investigation into the alleged human rights violations committed during the incident.

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House of Representatives Prepared for Constitutional Challenge on Cha-cha Amendment

Learn more about the House of Representatives’ readiness to face legal challenges in amending the economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution. Despite the possibility of a constitutional challenge, lawmakers are determined to push through with the initiative and trust the Supreme Court’s judgment. Read more about the ongoing deliberations and the different modes of amending the Constitution.

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