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The Supreme Court of the Philippines nullifies the country's Joint Marine Seismic Undertaking agreement with the China National Offshore Oil Corporation and Petrovietnam to conduct joint oil and gas exploration activities within the Philippine exclusive economic zone in the South China Sea since 2005, citing the unconstitutionality of permitting foreign corporations and governments to exploit the country's natural resources.
2023-01-10

The High Court of Justice finds in favour of News UK in the libel action that Johnny Depp took against them over claims he had beaten his ex-wife Amber Heard.
2020-11-2

The administration of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte moves to cancel the franchise of ABS-CBN, the Philippines' largest broadcast media network, by lodging a complaint against it to the Supreme Court of the Philippines. Members of the Philippine press condemn the actions in moving for the cancellation of the franchise of ABS-CBN.
2020-02-10

At appeal, Australian actress Rebel Wilson is ordered to pay back A$4.7m that she won in damages and interest from Bauer Media Group in what was Australia's largest ever libel payout. Wilson is also ordered to pay 80% of the group's appeal costs. The case stemmed from allegations that libelous articles portraying her as a serial liar had resulted in her losing acting jobs. The Victorian Court of Appeal finds that Wilson has not proved a connection between the libel and any failure to land roles. The case prompted national discussion over potential chilling effects on legitimate journalism.
2018-06-27

The Supreme Court of the Philippines votes 8–6 to grant the quo warranto petition by the Solicitor General against Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno, removing her from office for violating requirements on the Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth.
2018-05-11

The Supreme Court of the Philippines says President of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte can declare martial law in the whole Philippines. Two days prior, the Supreme Court had
2017-07-6

Bongbong Marcos asks the Philippine Supreme Court to dismiss a counter-protest by current vice president Leni Robredo regarding her narrow victory in last year's national elections.
2017-04-20

A petition to legalize same-sex marriage in the Philippines is filed in the Supreme Court.
2015-05-26

The Supreme Court of the Philippines declares the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012 as constitutional but strikes down certain provisions.
2014-04-8

The Supreme Court of the Philippines rejects several petitions calling for a presidential election to be postponed and asking for manual counting of votes to be maintained.
2010-05-7