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Re: News Report of Mr. Jomar Canlas in the Manila Times Issue of 8 March 2016

RE: NEWS REPORT OF MR. JOMAR CANLAS IN THE MANILA TIMES ISSUE OF 8 MARCH 2016

A. M. No. 16-03-10-SC | 2019-10-19

CARPIO, J.:
 
On 8 March 2016, The Manila Times published, both on its printed and online publication, an article written by its senior reporter, Jomar Canlas (Canlas). The article reads in full:
 
JUSTICES OFFERED P50-million bribe
To disqualify Poe-sources

Justices of the Supreme Court (SC) were offered P50 million each to disqualify Senator Grace Poe from running as a presidential candidate in the May elections, well-placed sources at the High Court said on Monday. 
 
The bribery attempt was disclosed on the eve of an en bane session where SC justices were expected to vote on the disqualification case against the...