SC orders lawyers to explain remarks in disbarment case
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-07-08 16:15 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Crime & Justice, Justice, Philippines, Law & Courts, World News, Crime & Justice, Asia Pacific
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MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court has ordered Quezon City Rep. Jesus Suntay and lawyer Ferdinand Topacio to explain why they should not be disbarred over separate public remarks that the high court was examining as possible violations of the ethical standards expected of lawyers.
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