Sen. Leila de Lima who is facing three illegal drug trade complaints at the Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court (RTC) would be staying longer at the police headquarters as the court has rescheduled the hearing on her motions to dismiss her cases to next month. Branch 205 Judge Amelia Fabros-Corpuz gave the prosecutors from the Department of Justice (DOJ) 10 days to comment on the senator’s motions to quash and judicial determination of probable cause. ADVERTISEMENTThe defense, in turn, was given another 10 days to comment on the prosecution’s motion to consolidate all the cases. The next hearing has been scheduled for April 21, or after the Holy Week. The Supreme Court will hear on Tuesday the motion of De Lima for the high court to review her case and to bar Guerrero from hearing her cases.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer March 10, 2017 20:48 UTC