NPA
Tinawag na mga terorista at kriminal ng kalihim ng Depatmento ng Pambansang Depensa na si Gilberto Teodoro Jr. ang New People’s Army, at humihindi sa bagong usapan sa pagkakasundo. Ito ay habang patuloy na ipinagtatanggol ng militar ang operasyon noong Abril 19 na nagresulta sa pagkamatay ng 19 rebeldeng NPA at sibilyan sa Toboso, Negros Occidental. Naglunsad na rin ng imbestigasyon ang Commission on Human Rights tungkol sa insidente.
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The trial of Eric Wood and 12 co-accused over alleged State Capture at Transnet has not begun nearly four years after their 2022 arrests. Defence lawyers requested a postponement in February 2026, citing late disclosure of evidence, a claim disputed by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA). The case involves charges of corruption and fraud linked to a controversial locomotives deal.
The legal counsel for suspended Gauteng DPP Andrew Chauke has criticized NPA head Shamila Batohi for failing to exercise due diligence in a 2010 murder case. Advocate Thembeka Ngcukaitobi highlighted overlooked evidence in the acquittal of a police officer accused of killing a teenager. Batohi acknowledged unawareness of key reports but pledged further investigation.
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Advocate Hermione Cronje delivered candid critiques of the National Prosecuting Authority during her interview for National Director of Public Prosecutions on December 11. She described a skills catastrophe and institutional dysfunction, emphasizing the need for honest reform. Her forthrightness contrasted with other candidates amid a rushed selection process.